Originally published 22 October 2025 on the former Heritage Farms Tasmania website.
Everyone is talking about Woolworths ditching Tasmanian beef, but do you know an even bigger problem? The vast majority of beef grown in Australia (not just Tasmania) ends up overseas! At Heritage Farms Tasmania, we believe that the best beef belongs on local plates, not shipped internationally for others to enjoy. While Australia exports the majority of its premium beef to international markets, small, paddock-to-plate producers like us provide Australian consumers with a rare opportunity to access to world-class, export-quality beef right here at home.
Australian Beef Exports: The Global Reality
In 2024, Australia exported around 75% of its total beef production, with top markets including the United States, China, and Japan (beefcentral.com). These markets often receive the finest cuts, meaning local consumers miss out on the most tender, richly marbled beef.
While we do not begrudge others enjoying the rich bounty of Australian foods, at Heritage Farms Tasmania, we don’t think that should come at the expense of local consumers. Why should we get inferior products while others get our best?
That’s why we are proud to offer our premium Belted Galloway beef – beef that rivals anything exported overseas – exclusively to local markets. Our cattle are raised naturally in Tasmania, processed locally and sold direct from our farm, allowing us to maintain exceptional quality, flavor, and consistency.
Why Heritage Farms Beef Stands Out
Belted Galloway cattle are renowned worldwide for their tenderness, fine marbling, and rich, buttery flavor. Our paddock-to-plate approach ensures every cut:
- Comes from cattle raised humanely on open pastures and fed a sustainable diet that sees around 4 million kilograms a year diverted from landfill.
- Is carefully aged for optimal tenderness, using both wet and dry aging techniques.
- Has superb, intramuscular marbling that offers a consistent, world-class eating experience.
By buying directly from us, consumers enjoy the kind of beef often reserved for export markets – without leaving Tasmania.
How to Choose the Best Quality Beef
When selecting beef, even from local producers, keep these tips in mind. Our guide to buying the best quality beef explains how breed, feed, handling and ageing affect the finished product:
- Marbling: Look for fine, even intramuscular fat. Belted Galloway beef is naturally well-marbled, enhancing flavor and juiciness.
- Color: A bright, deep red indicates freshness and high quality.
- Texture: Beef should be firm but tender. Softness may indicate over-aging or poor handling.
- Cut Choice: Opt for premium cuts like ribeye, scotch fillet, or porterhouse for special occasions, brisket, chuck or osso-bucco for slow-cooked meals, and minced beef and sausages for everyday meals.
- Traceability: Ensure you know the farm and the breed—it’s a guarantee of care, quality, and sustainability.
Supporting Local, World-Class Beef
Choosing Heritage Farms’ paddock-to-plate Belted Galloway beef means more than just a great meal:
- You support local Tasmanian farmers
- You enjoy export-quality beef at home
- You contribute to ethical, sustainable farming practices
- You experience unmatched flavor and tenderness, unique to Belted Galloways
Conclusion
While the world competes for Australia’s best beef, Heritage Farms Tasmania ensures that Tasmanians don’t miss out. Our Belted Galloway beef delivers premium quality, traceable origins, and unforgettable flavor – truly a paddock-to-plate experience. Treat yourself to the finest beef Australia has to offer, straight from our pastures to your plate.
Purchase direct from our farm gate at 83 Delmore Road, Forcett or order in our online shop and enjoy free delivery anywhere in Hobart.
