Suzuki Farm
黒毛
和牛
鈴木
Suzuki Farm — Est. 1991 · Bathurst Plateau, NSW
Australia's
Original
Fullblood
Wagyu
鈴木農場 黒毛和牛
In 1991, Takao Suzuki arrived in Australia carrying the genetics of Japan's most prized cattle — the Kuroge Washu, or Japanese Black. Over three decades, he has maintained an unbroken, 100% fullblood bloodline on the pristine Bathurst Plateau, producing Wagyu of extraordinary marbling, depth, and purity.
Discover Suzuki Wagyu →1991
★ Pioneer
The Year That Changed
Australian Beef
Takao Suzuki arrived in Australia with a singular mission: to establish the purest expression of Japanese Black Wagyu on Australian soil. He was among the very first to bring Kuroge Washu cattle and genetics to this country — and unlike all who followed, his herd has never been crossed with ordinary cattle.
"His cattle has never bled with a normal cow. Every animal carries the unbroken Japanese Black lineage."
— Suzuki Farm Wagyu, Bathurst NSWThe Story
From Japan to the
Blue Mountains
Takao Suzuki was born and raised in Japan, where he studied agriculture with a singular focus: the art and science of exceptional beef. He arrived in Australia in 1991 carrying not just the genetics of Japan's most revered breed — the Kuroge Washu (Japanese Black) — but a philosophy of patience, precision, and purity.
Starting as a feedlot worker, Takao immersed himself at the grassroots of Australian beef production. As Wagyu rose in popularity, he became a vital technical link between feedlot operations and Japanese Wagyu specialists — analysing carcass results, refining genetics, understanding exactly what the Australian environment could offer the breed.
He then established his own herd in the picturesque Blue Mountains, later expanding to the Bathurst Plateau Basin — 700 metres above sea level, where the clean climate and pristine pastures mirror the highland conditions of Japan's finest Wagyu regions. Today, Suzuki Farm operates from an 840-hectare breeding block at Dunkeld near Bathurst, with a state-of-the-art Japanese-style feedlot built in 2021.
What makes Suzuki Farm truly singular: in over 30 years, not one animal has been crossed with ordinary cattle. Every beast on the property is 100% Fullblood Kuroge Washu — the same genetics Japan declared a national treasure and banned from export in 1997.
黒毛和牛
The Bloodline
Kuroge Washu — Japanese Black
Of the four Wagyu breeds, Kuroge Washu (Japanese Black) is the rarest, most prized, and most coveted. It accounts for 98% of Japan's premium Wagyu production and is the genetic source of legendary names: Kobe, Matsusaka, Ōmi. At Suzuki Farm, this is the only breed — maintained in its original, unbroken form.
Kuroge Washu
Japanese Black — The Crown BreedThe most prized of all four Wagyu breeds, Kuroge Washu represents 98% of Japan's premium Wagyu production. Its genetic predisposition for intramuscular fat creates the extraordinary marbling that defines true Wagyu experience. Japan declared it a national treasure and banned its export in 1997.
100% Fullblood
Never Crossed — Never CompromisedSuzuki Farm's herd traces directly to Fullblood Wagyu cows imported from Japan in the 1990s. Signature bulls — Maifuku, Mainokuni, and Maisuzu — carry the purest bloodlines, producing progeny with unmatched consistency in marbling, yield, and flavour. No ordinary cattle. Ever.
Bathurst Plateau
700m Elevation · Central Tablelands NSWSituated on an 840-hectare property west of the Blue Mountains, the farm's 700-metre elevation provides a cool, clean climate with pristine natural pastures — conditions that mirror the highland breeding regions of Japan. The terroir of the land shapes the character of the beef.
The Method
Raised the Japanese Way
Suzuki Farm follows an authentic Japanese feeding programme — one of the longest in the world. Every stage is designed not for efficiency, but for excellence.
Stage 01
Pasture & Early Growth
Calves are born year-round and raised on the pristine Bathurst plateau pastures, building natural constitution and skeletal frame before feeding begins.
14 months
Stage 02
Starter Ration
Transition to a low-energy grain ration of steam-flaked barley, rolled corn, soybean meal and wheat bran — introducing the digestive system to the long feed regime.
~90 days
Stage 03
Marbling Phase
A high-energy grain ration with natural straw promotes intensive intramuscular fat deposition — the hallmark of Wagyu quality — in a custom Japanese-style undercover feedlot.
400+ days
Stage 04
Harvest at Peak
Harvested at 30+ months with an average carcass weight of 450–500kg, achieving BMS 9+ marbling and A5-equivalent quality. HGP-free. Antibiotic-free. Always.
760 days total
The Result
World-Class Quality
Beef Marbling Score
9+ / 12
A5 Equivalent · World's Highest Tier
At BMS 9+, Suzuki Farm Wagyu sits at the peak of what is achievable in Australian beef production — equivalent to Japan's coveted A5 grade. The fat melts below body temperature, creating the signature melt-in-your-mouth sensation and rich umami depth unique to Kuroge Washu.
Certified
HGP-Free & Antibiotic-Free
100% natural. No hormonal growth promotants, no antibiotics — ever. Suzuki Farm's commitment to clean production matches the Japanese standards his breed was raised under for centuries.
Flavour Science
High MUFA & Oleic Acid
The custom ration is formulated to maximise monounsaturated fatty acids and oleic acid — the same healthy fat profile found in premium olive oil. This delivers the characteristic low melting point, sweet nuttiness and buttery finish of authentic Wagyu.
Nutrition
Himalayan Pink Salt
Incorporated into the feed ration for mineral balance, supporting cattle health and enhancing the complexity of the beef's flavour profile — an authentic touch rooted in Japanese husbandry tradition.
Sustainability
Farm-to-Table Integrity
Suzuki Farm's own cropping operation supplies premium fodder to the Wagyu division, closing the loop on quality control. Composted manure enriches the soil — a circular model that honours both the animal and the land.