The International Beef Alliance includes the national beef bodies from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay and the United States.

Cattle Council president Howard Smith said it was important to be involved in the International Beef Alliance 'to exceed global consumers' expectations in respect to beef, while eliminating non‐scientific and political trade restrictions.

"The IBA represents producers from countries that account for 46% of global beef cattle production and 63% of global beef exports," Smith said.

"It's an incredibly important platform to have our say on behalf of Australia beef producers, particularly in regards to international relations and market access."

The Cattle Council along with Associação dos Criadores de Mato Grosso, Associação Nacional dos Confinadores de Brasil, Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas, Asociación Rural de Paraguay, Beef + Lamb New Zealand and National Cattlemen's Beef Association will attend the five day conference.

Cattle Council's own Rising Champion national winner Kirsty McCormack will also attend the International Beef Alliance and represent young Australian beef producers as part of the Young Leaders Program.

"I am thrilled to attend the International Beef Alliance and represent young Australian beef cattle producers on an international level," McCormack said.

"I got involved in the Rising Champions Initiative because I believe young people in the beef industry need to have voice and be involved in their industry."

The conference will include strategy meetings to address global issues affecting beef production including mixed farming, animal health and welfare, market access and sustainability.