As the crowds descend on the Northern Rivers of NSW for this year's Casino Beef Week, the Albanese Government has announced an investment of $1 million over 3 years to support the event in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
The funding is part of the Showcasing Australian Agriculture - Regional Trade Events Program announced in the 2025-26 Budget.
Casino Beef Week is one of the largest and longest running beef events in the country, bringing farmers, producers, and businesses associated with the beef industry together to showcase their products and expertise.
Since the inaugural event in 1982, Casino Beef Week has grown into a major community event, celebrating producers in the Richmond Valley through food and entertainment.
Cattle competitions, rodeo events, parades, live music performances, and a variety of family-friendly activities will take over the town of Casino between the 24th of May and the 1st June.
Quotes attributable to Minister Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins:
"As a government we are committed to supporting regional Australia, and that means doing our part supporting events like Casino Beef Week that will showcase the Australian beef industry.
"Australia's beef export industry is worth more than $12 billion and is Australia's most valuable agricultural export.
"Our Government will continue to back our proud beef industry and this new investment is another example of this commitment.
"I know these last few weeks have been tough for NSW farming communities and I'm wishing the organisers of Casino Beef Week all the best for a successful event."
Quotes attributable to the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Anthony Chisholm:
"A strong Ag sector means a strong economy - that's why we're proud to support Casino Beef Week through this latest round of funding to help Aussie producers connect, innovate and profit, so our country can be the richer for it.
"There is a lot to celebrate at this year's event, Australia's beef industry has gone from strength to strength in recent times - producing 2.4 million tonnes of beef and veal in 2023-24, the third highest amount on record, and the highest in 10 years.
"Although Casino Beef Week isn't just about profit, it's also a great opportunity to bring people together, and as the flood damage to NSW farming communities unfolds, it's a stark reminder of how important mateship is to our regional and rural communities.
