The Week in Beef

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.

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.
This podcast is sponsored by Rabobank and Entegra.
 
 

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.

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.
 
 

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
 

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.

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.

In this episode of The Week in Beef, Lydia Burton heads to the Whitsundays for the annual Australian Brahman Breeders’ Association conference.
ABBA president Matthew Noakes talks about the organisation’s efforts to open more Brahmans up to feedlot programs.
Consolidated Pastoral Company’s Dudy Wirawan and Muhammad Isnan Musrian explain why Indonesian people still prefer Brahmans.
Brahman breeders Brad Inglis and Matthew McCamley give their views of the future.
Number of the week looks at Whitsunday cattle numbers, Brahman MSA results, the first winners of the ABBA award and the economic benefit of live export.

In this episode of The Week in Beef the team head to the WagyuEdge conference in Brisbane:
Producers Charlie Perry and Tom McLeish talk about the state of the Wagyu herd.
Jon Condon delves into the numbers of Wagyu in the north.
Joe Kerin explains why the renowned Merino stud breeders and cattle trades have started a Wagyu arm of the business
The number of the week looks at new access to China for Australian beef plants and tick policy in New South Wales.

Fresh from a trip to Morven for a Beef Up form, the Week in Beef team covers:
The sale of Australia’s largest private lotfeeding business Mort & Co with Jon Condon.
A surprising winner for Australian Wagyu’s branded beef competition.
At the Morven Beef Up forum, producers Rob Pearce and Kenton Piert share their pearls of wisdom.
Roma vet Tim McClymont gives his tips for using pain relief
The number of the week looks at saleyard numbers and a $100,000 carcase competition.