Facilities
World class facilities:
Where quality beef begins.
Our passion for excellence drives every aspect of our operations. From breeding to feedlotting and processing, we produce premium beef with care, respect, and a steadfast focus on quality.
Breeding and Feedlotting
Cultivating quality from start to finish.
Our premium beef is developed for quality from the very start. At NH Foods Australia, Whyalla Beef is central to breeding, backgrounding, and lot feeding our cattle.
Located on the Queensland-New South Wales border, Whyalla Beef is a leader in innovation, renowned for its technical sophistication and scale. With a license for 75,000 head of cattle, it’s one of the most advanced feedlots in the southern hemisphere.
Our focus on superior genetics starts with selecting cattle from across Eastern Australia. Raised in optimal environments and fed a nutrient-rich diet, these cattle reflect our commitment to premium quality. Whyalla Beef is also accredited under the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS and Livestock Producer Assurance (LPA), ensuring the highest standards in cattle care and product quality.
Optimising
cattle production.
Bective Feedlot
Whyalla Beef has operated Bective Feedlot since 2014. Strategically located near Tamworth on the Liverpool Plains, Bective’s prime position allows efficient sourcing of cattle and feed. Its proximity to our Wingham Beef Exports processing facility strengthens our supply chain.
Accredited for EU High Quality Beef, Bective Feedlot focuses on Angus breeds, playing a key role in maintaining our consistent production of premium beef.
Scheelite Farm
Our F1 Wagyu breeding program begins at Scheelite farm on King Island, Tasmania. Benefiting from over 1,000mm of reliable annual rainfall, Scheelite farm offers optimal breeding conditions.
Fullblood Wagyu bulls are paired with Angus cows, producing exceptional progeny. After weaning, they’re moved to the Riverina, before finishing at Whyalla Beef feedlot, ensuring a steady supply of premium Wagyu.
Feedlotting at Whyalla Beef:
Short, middle & long-fed programs.
Whyalla Beef is a symbol of NH Foods’ dedication to blending tradition with cutting-edge practices. Situated in a prime agricultural region, it offers an optimal environment for cattle to thrive, ensuring consistent and reliable beef production.
Cattle at Whyalla Beet are fed a diet designed to enhance natural growth and marbling. We customise our approach to meet diverse market demands, whether for short-fed, middle-fed, or long-fed programs. We uphold the highest standards of animal health and welfare, supported by certifications from Meat Standards Australia (MA) and EU High Quality Beef.
Feedlotting at Whyalla Beef isn’t just about feeding cattle; it’s about nurturing them to produce the finest beet while respecting the environment and the animals.
Producing premium beef with care.
Processing
Situated in Queensland’s Darling Downs, Oakey Beef Exports is a cornerstone of Australia’s beef industry. Acquired by NH Foods in 1987, Oakey has grown into one of Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced processing plants.
- Export Establishment Number: 558
- Specialists in Grainfed, Grassed, Pasture Fed & Organic beef
- Committed to rigorous traceability & quality
- Prioritises safety & excellence
- Ausmeat A+ | HACCP | HALAL certified
- USDA certified | China certified | British Retail Consortium (BRC global standards accredited)
A pillar of Australia’s meat processing sector since 1905, Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Australia) has maintained its reputation for world-renowned beef.
- Fully integrated supply chain
- Specialises in Brahman & Brahman Cross cattle
- Experts in Grainfed, Grassfed, Pasture Fed & Organic beef
- Committed to rigorous traceability & quality
- Prioritises safety & excellence
- Ausmeat A+ | HACCP | HALAL certified
- Supplies domestically within Australia
- Exports to Japan, EU, Asia, Middle East, China, USA & beyond
Nestled in the lush Manning Valley, Wingham Beef Exports is recognised for producing some of Australia’s finest grassfed beef.
- Award-winning
- No antibiotics or hormones
- Experts in Grassfed & Grainfed beef
- Committed to rigorous traceability & quality
- Prioritises safety & excellence
- Ausmeat A+ | HACCP | ARA certified
- Supplies domestically within Australia
- Exports to Japan, EU, USA, Canada, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, South Africa, Brazil, Chile, Ukraine, Indonesia, Switzerland & beyond