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# Stockyard Beef
> Stockyard is an Australian family-owned company that produces premium grain-fed Wagyu and Angus beef.  Started in 1958 by the Hart family, the business operates the Kerwee feedlot on Queensland’s Darling Downs and works with partner farms across eastern Australia.  Stockyard raises cattle under a natural feeding program and exports award-winning beef to restaurants and retailers worldwide. Stockyard is Australia's most awarded beef with more awards and trophies than any other beef brand in Australia.
## About Stockyard Beef
- **Family-run business**: The Hart family established Stockyard in 1958 and still owns and operates the business. The company grew from a small feedlot into one of Australia’s most recognised beef producers, finishing more than 20,000 cattle
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- **Premium grain-fed Wagyu and Angus**: Stockyard specialises in long-fed Wagyu and Angus cattle. Wagyu cattle are fed for more than 400 days on a natural ration, while Angus cattle are fed for at least 200 days. All feed is hormone-free, antibiotic-free and made from non-GMO grains
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- **Mission**: Stockyard aims to “bring exceptional beef to your table” and prioritises sustainable farming and the joy of shared meals. The company measures its carbon footprint, invests in renewable energy and strives to leave a positive legacy for future generations
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## History & Heritage
- **1958 – Founding**: Robin and Del Hart began breeding cattle at Eidsvold in Queensland
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- **1965 – Kerwee feedlot**: The family built the Kerwee feedlot at “Berwick,” initially finishing cattle for local butcher shops
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- **1969 – Focus on Wagyu**: A visit to Japan inspired the Hart family to create a premium beef product emphasising flavour, tenderness and aroma. Stockyard Meat Packers was established in 1973 to process and market the beef
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- **Growth**: Finishing capacity expanded from 200 head to more than 20,000 cattle. Today Stockyard exports beef worldwide and is considered one of Australia’s most awarded branded beef producers
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## Product Range
Stockyard produces a tiered range of grain-fed Wagyu and Angus beef, differentiated by marbling score (MB) and feeding days. All products are Halal certified, EU accredited and processed at DAFF-approved facilities.
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- **Kiwami (Wagyu MB 9+)** – Grain-fed for more than 400 days and selected from Japanese Wagyu genetics. Features very high marbling (score 9+), natural feed, no added hormones, and AUS-MEAT/MSA grading
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- **Black (Wagyu MB 8-9)** – Wagyu with MB 8-9, fed for 400+ days on a natural, non-GMO ration. Halal certified and independently graded
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- **Silver (Wagyu MB 6-7)** – MB 6-7 Wagyu raised on a 400+ day feeding program. All-natural feed, no added hormones or antibiotics
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- **Red (Wagyu MB 4-5)** – Entry-level Wagyu (MB 4-5) for those seeking a balanced Wagyu experience. Also fed for more than 400 days and produced under the same natural program
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- **Gold (Angus MB ≈3)** – Angus beef with an average MB 3, fed for 200+ days. Derived from premium Angus genetics and produced under the natural, hormone-free program
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Each brand highlights a different marbling level and flavour profile, but all follow the same animal welfare, feeding and accreditation standards.
## Farming & Sustainability: From Paddock to Plate
### Breeding & Genetics
- Stockyard uses performance data and genetic analysis to select premium Wagyu and Angus bloodlines. Wagyu fullblood and crossbred cattle are bred at Kingsgate Station in New South Wales and Yea in Victoria’s High Country. The company also partners with other breeders to maintain supply and quality
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### Sustainable Land & Animal Management
- **Kerwee feedlot**: Located on 1,280 ha in Queensland’s Darling Downs, Kerwee provides rich soils, fresh water from the Great Artesian Basin and abundant pastures. In 2024 Kerwee handled about 29,580 head of cattle and received 797 mm of rainfall
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- **Natural feeding**: Cattle are fed a locally sourced ration of steam-flaked wheat and barley, silage, straw, cereal hays, probiotics, molasses and protein meals. Feed contains no genetically modified ingredients, no growth hormones and no antibiotics. Angus cattle are fed for at least 200 days and Wagyu for more than 400 days
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- **Water quality**: Stockyard’s cattle drink water drawn from 496 m below the surface and tested regularly for mineral and bacterial quality. Cattle have continuous access to fresh water
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### Animal Welfare
- Stockyard emphasises low-stress handling and provides shade across all pens. Pens have 55% more space than the minimum industry requirement. Routine health checks (6.9 million in 2024) help ensure cattle welfare
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- The company’s natural ration is free from antibiotics and hormones, and animal health programs focus on prevention, daily welfare checks and pre-vaccination. All animals are Halal processed by recognised Islamic organisations
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### Ethical Feeding & Natural Program
- The AUS-MEAT verified Natural Program prohibits hormone growth promotants and antibiotics and uses non-GMO feed. Feed is based on “all white grain” with no corn or soy and includes immune-boosting ingredients
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- Each quarter, independent testing verifies feed nutrition and purity. Stockyard’s cattle consumed 87 million kg of feed in the previous year
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### Sustainability & Innovation
- Stockyard has 12 active sustainability and innovation projects and has reduced emissions intensity per kilogram of beef by 21% compared with the industry average. Projects include feed-efficiency trials, manure composting, solar power installations, energy and water use monitoring, establishing koala habitats at Kerwee, carbon-emission baselines and regenerative grazing. A solar farm at Kerwee has cut off-farm energy use by more than 40%
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- Stockyard is also involved in Australia’s first sustainability-linked loan for agriculture
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### People & Community
- **People initiatives**: Employee Assistance Program, integrated safety training and reporting, dedicated safety resources, customised training and development, flexible working arrangements and early access to wages
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- **Community support**: Supports local schools, businesses and sports teams, offers education programs for children and works to build capacity within rural communities. Ensures its beef is safe and nutritious for the community
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## Accreditations & Standards
Stockyard’s operations are audited and certified under multiple programs to ensure food safety, animal welfare and supply chain integrity. Key accreditations include:
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- **Halal certification** – authorised Islamic bodies certify exports
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- **Meat Standards Australia (MSA)** – independent eating-quality grading
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- **ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management** – certification maintained since 2001
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- **AUS-MEAT Non-Packer Exporter** – export quality assurance standards
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- **Safe Food QLD** – storage and delivery accreditation at the Brisbane warehouse
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- **Australian Trusted Trader** – recognised low-risk exporter with expedited customs clearance
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- **HACCP Australia Food Safety** – food safety endorsement
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- **European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS)** – EU requirements on traceability and HGP-free
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- **Truck Safe Animal Welfare** – humane livestock transport partners
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- **National Livestock Identification System (NLIS)** – lifetime cattle traceability
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- **Livestock Production Assurance (LPA)** – on-farm practices and animal handling
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- **National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS)** – responsible feedlot management
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## Awards & Recognition
Stockyard is widely regarded as Australia’s most awarded branded beef. Over the past two decades the company has collected numerous medals and champion titles at national and international competitions. Recent highlights include:
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- **2025** – Stockyard Kiwami: Overall Winner (Darling Downs Beef Battle) and World Steak Challenge golds (Wagyu sirloin, fillet). Stockyard Black: World Steak Challenge gold (Wagyu) and Sydney Royal Fine Food Awards champion. Stockyard Gold: “Best in Class Branded Beef” (Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards).
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- **2024** – Kiwami and Gold: champion and gold awards across Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, Perth Royal Fine Food Awards, and Royal Queensland Branded Beef Awards.
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## Where to Find Stockyard Beef
- **Restaurants and retailers**: Served in Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth), Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Middle East), the United States and more. Use the online finder to locate restaurants or butchers by region and city
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- **Direct purchase**: Buy directly from the Brisbane head office on Thursdays and Fridays, 9 am – 5 pm
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## Contact
- **Brisbane Office** – email: **info@stockyardbeef.com.au**; phone: **+61 7 3623 2800**; address: Unit 104.3, Da Vinci Business Park, 6 Leonardo Drive, Brisbane Airport QLD 4008. Postal: PO Box 456, Nundah QLD 4012
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- **Kerwee Feedlot** – email: **kerwee@stockyardbeef.com.au**; phone: **+61 7 4692 2277**; address: 236 Jondaryan-Evanslea Road, Jondaryan QLD 4403. Postal: PO Box 29, Jondaryan QLD 4403
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- **General enquiries** – online form for product sales, marketing or feedlot enquiries
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## Additional Resources
- Stockyard history and about page — www.stockyardbeef.com.au/about
- Paddock to Plate — www.stockyardbeef.com.au/paddock-to-plate
- Sustainability — www.stockyardbeef.com.au/sustainability
- Accreditations — www.stockyardbeef.com.au/accreditations
- Product pages — www.stockyardbeef.com.au/beef
- Awards — www.stockyardbeef.com.au/awards
- Recipes & Guides — www.stockyardbeef.com.au/whats-cooking/recipes-guides
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Stockyard Beef – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Stockyard Beef?

Stockyard Beef is a premium Australian beef producer specialising in grain-fed Wagyu and Angus. The company was established in 1958 and is a family-owned business known globally for producing consistent, award-winning beef served in leading restaurants and retailers.

2. When was Stockyard Beef established?

Stockyard Beef was established in 1958 by the Hart family. The company remains family owned and continues to operate with a long-term focus on quality, consistency and trusted supply.

3. Where is Stockyard Beef located?

Stockyard Beef operates across several locations in Australia, including cattle operations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The company’s well-known Kerwee feedlot is located near Jondaryan on Queensland’s Darling Downs.

4. What types of beef does Stockyard produce?

Stockyard produces premium grain-fed Wagyu and Angus beef across a range of branded programs, including Wagyu brands such as Kiwami, Black, Silver and Red, as well as Angus products such as Stockyard Gold.

5. What makes Stockyard Beef different?

Stockyard focuses on consistent eating quality through carefully selected cattle genetics, long grain-feeding programs, detailed carcass data and close collaboration with trusted breeders. This paddock-to-plate approach helps deliver reliable flavour, tenderness and marbling.

6. Is Stockyard Beef grain-fed?

Yes. Stockyard specialises in grain-fed beef programs designed to maximise marbling and eating quality. Some Wagyu programs are grain-fed for 400+ days to achieve premium marbling and flavour.

7. Does Stockyard export internationally?

Yes. Stockyard Beef exports to many international markets. The company was the first Australian producer to export chilled beef to Japan, establishing a long-standing relationship with one of the world’s most demanding beef markets.

8. Is Stockyard Beef Halal certified?

Yes. Stockyard Beef is Halal certified, allowing the brand to supply Halal-compliant beef to customers and markets where Halal certification is required.

9. Why is Stockyard Beef highly awarded?

Stockyard is widely recognised as Australia’s most awarded branded beef, having received numerous national and international awards for eating quality, brand performance and beef excellence.

10. Where can I buy or eat Stockyard Beef?

Stockyard Beef is supplied to premium restaurants, hotels, distributors and selected retailers around the world. Availability varies by region depending on local distribution partners.