The Week in Beef

Feeder market red hot | Ekka winner’s simple strategy | Do virtual fences pay?

In this episode the The Week in Beef:
The team hear from some of the early adopters of virtual fencing – including Adam Armstrong from Russell Pastoral Operation, Tom Coggan from Coggan Farms and Peter Mahony from Gyranda Santa Gertrudis.
The feeder market has gone again this week, Eric Barker wraps up the trends of the market.
Ken Knudson, who was one of the big winners at this year’s Ekka Prime competition, talks about the strategy behind the business.
The number of the week looks at virtual fencing compliance, ICMJ winners and the market for lean beef trimmings.

Diving into the future – the people, the emissions and the invisible fences

In this episode of this special episode of the Week in Beef from the Intercollegiate Meat Judging finals in Wagga Wagga:
Lydia Burton catches up with Australian ICMJ competitors Xavier Graham and Michael Bradford.
She takes a look at meat judging overseas with Hailey Harmon from the University of Arizona and Tatsuki Kamata from Japan.
And Eric Barker gives a rundown from the Zero Net Emissions in Agriculture CRC field day and virtual fencing day in Blackall.
Number of the week covers El Nino, bullock numbers in Queensland and a new team at ICMJ.

Young cattle price surge | Beef jerky in fashion | Same steak, different story

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In this episode of The Week in Beef:
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator closed over 1000 cents for the first time this year, what is driving this price surge for young cattle? We speak with Cyril Close from TopX Roma.
Jon Condon has been at a Feeder Steer Masterclass in Ballarat which looked at the latest research and extension in the feeder steer supply chain.
Are consumers willing to pay more for beef when they know the back story? Professor Peter McGilchrist shares research that looks at this.
Emily Pullen shares the surprising demographic driving sales in beef jerky in Australia.
The number of the week looks at the growth in country abattoirs in Qld, live export prices and how to get more agriculture in curriculum for schools.

McDonald's Angus burger binned | Cattle prices climb | What climate drivers really matter?

In this episode of The Week in Beef:
McDonald’s has confirmed it has discontinued its Angus burger range after 17 years. We talk about the decision with Jon Condon and Sam White from Bald Blair Angus at Guyra.
Wagyu breeder and ‘Climate Mate’ from the North Australia Climate Program Vicki Mayne unpacks the El Nino weather declaration.
Commercial breeders Simon and Myriam Daley talk about their years of success in the Ekka Paddock to Palate competition.
The number of the week looks at the Federal Government’s export cost recovery proposal and Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis.

US disease crisis | Carbon debate heats up | What about El Nino?

In this episode of The Week in Beef:
Jon Condon discusses the impact of the new world screw worm entering the US, what it means for producers and export markets.
Eric Barker explains how the carbon market is running out friends in Canberra.
South Australian Cattle Company’s Tim Burvill talks about the conflicting weather reports, saying the Bureau of Meteorology must be feeling the pinch in its latest weather outlook.
The number of the week looks at the amount of Angus aligned beef programs and deaths on side-by-sides vs quad bikes.
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Farm Fest observations | EPBC layers | What’s driving the cattle price surge

In this episode of The Week in Beef:
The team head to the Farm Fest field days for a somewhat successful look at the trends that are driving the field day scene.
Jon Condon breaks down the current cattle market and explains why there are some head winds coming.
AgForce cattle board member Adam Armstrong gives a sobering look at the rollout of the Federal Government’s new environmental laws.
The number of the week looks at the Advancing Beef Leaders program, cattle prices and the sheer number of tick infestations in New South Wales.

World champion butcher | Clearing concerns | What’s holding back feedlots?

In this episode of The Week in Beef:
While the Darling Downs leads the country’s beef industry in feedlot development, there is one factor holding back more development.
Vague rules and regulations cause a stir with Australia’s new environmental laws.
How a chicken brand is having to work overtime to join the protein craze
Luke Thomas shares what goes into his world championship winning displays.
To listen to the full interview with Murray Watt about the environmental laws, click here.
 
 

Crunch time in NSW | A new era of processing | AA Co, Industry records tumble

In this episode of The Week in Beef:
NSW producer Mick Jackson talks about the impact of the latest rainfall totals in the area and what it might mean for drought-stricken paddocks.
Jon Condon talks about the legacy of Nolan Meats and the new era with Hewitt purchasing it.
Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association CEO Bron Christensen talks about how local producers are preparing for a new abattoir next year.
Number of the week looks at record numbers being presented by AA Co and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the live export class action, the rise of Indian buffalo meat and the huge amount of poly pipe laying down in the Northern Territory.
For the full interview with Terry Nolan on The Weekly Grill, click here
 

Why the cattle market is looking up

In this episode of the Week in Beef:
Good signs for the cattle market after all segments have dropped off in the past couple of months.
James Nason explains why the purchase of 11 live export ships is a gamechanger for the northern cattle industry.
Rabobank’s Angus Gidley-Baird gives an update on global meat markets, explaining why it is looking positive.
How a cattle truck rollover has caused concern about tick management in Queensland.
The number of the week looks at the budget and Coles losing its court case against the ACCC.

Robotics in abattoirs | The new biggest lotfeeders | Time for a sheep podcast?

In this episode of The Week in Beef:
Rain in Southern New South Wales and Victoria has brought up a popular conversation in agriculture, the booming market for wool and lamb.
Mark Barton from Nutrien gives and update on the season in Southern NSW, while Antony Glynn from Ottley Capital talks about the drought in Northern NSW.
Jon Condon talks about the changing of the guard in Australian lotfeeding, with multiple sales and expansions.
Dr Fraser Gordon takes the podcast into the world of robotics in meat processing and explains the industry is trying to get the next generation to join in.
The number of the week looks at consumer spending on meat, farmland prices and fuel stockpiles.