The Angus Table

Behind the Beef is back and kicking off with a bang! In this episode of Behind the Beef we were joined by Angus Australia member Rebecca George.   Rebecca and her family are commercial Angus producers from Nevertire in New South Wales.   Rebecca is an active member of the Angus Youth program, and over 20 years has taken part in various activities and events hosted by Angus Youth including the...

This episode of Behind the Beef we were joined by Jono Spence, Director of livestock agency Spence Dix and Co , SA.    Jono is a well-regarded cattleman in the beef business. Jono has a background working in many facets of both stud and commercial sectors of the beef industry.  Coordinating the cattle side of the Spence Dix & Co business, Jonathan is also a recognized...

In this episode of Behind the Beef we will be joined by Milly Nolan and Cam Parker, who through their roles in the industry are working to make change in terms of bettering and sustaining the industry in different ways.   Milly is a farmer/shearer’s daughter from regional VIC. She has experience across many agricultural supply chains all over Australia, including live export, extensive g...

Behind the Beef is back for the first episode of 2023, and this episode we had the pleasure of speaking to some young people who are doing big things in the beef industry.   We spoke to three young beef business owners - Dayna Grey, Jack Laurie and Ben Lucas - who each own and are continuing to grow a business that services the industry.   Dayna, Jack and Ben each give a little...

If you can believe it, the final episode of Behind the Beef for 2022 is here and we are doing our yearly recap for Angus Australia to look back at the year that was and reflect on the achievements of Angus producers around Australia.  To do this, we will be chatting to the managers of the various units that make up Angus Australia, who will give some insight into the happenings that have affe...

In today's episode we have been we speaking to two people positioned at two different parts of the supply chain.  We had the opportunity to speak to Libbi Thompson from Whyalla Beef and celebrity chef Fast Ed .  Both of our guests are involved heavily in the beef supply chain and with Angus beef in their roles, however, ultimately are at two different ends of it – with Libbi working towa...

In this episode of Behind the Beef we have been joined by Angus Australia Commercial Supply Chain Manager Liz Pearson, who has not long returned from a study tour which saw her take in the commercial production systems of the United States of America and Canada.    Liz has joined us to give a short overview of her tour and some of the standouts for her during her time investigating...

In the latest episode of Behind the Beef, we had pleasure of sitting down with AuctionsPlus CEO Angus Street.  Angus joined us to give his interesting insight regarding his role at AuctionsPlus, how he came to be where he is today in his career and also provided some advice for those making their mark in the agricultural industry.  Angus has extensive experience with technology...

The agricultural industry accounts for 55% of Australian land use, 12% of goods and services exports in 2020–21; 1.9% of value added gross domestic product and 2.5% of employment in 2020–21 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022). So suffice to say, as we all know, this industry is an important one.    One of the things about the agricultural industry is there is a plethora of avenu...

As winter draws to a close and we head into the warmer months, this often means one thing for producers – the Spring joining period. It is estimated that at 60% of breeding activities occur during the Spring season, whether it be natural mating, AI or embryo transfer. In preparation for that Spring period, this episode of Behind the Beef looks into the use of Artificial Insemination in a breeding...

In the latest episode of Behind the Beef we will be delving into one of the tools available to Angus producers around Australia. Commercial Angus breeders wishing to utilise genomics to help inform the selection of Angus replacement females can now access Generation 2 of Angus HeiferSELECT. The development of the new generation of Angus HeiferSELECT is the result of eighteen months’ work with Angu...

Everybody talks about how as Angus Breeders, having a brand and marketing it are vital to create more awareness for your enterprise, and at Angus Australia we understand it can seem complex or overwhelming, both to the seasoned cattle producer and those that are new to the game. This episode of Behind the Beef is roundtable discussion with the Angus Australia Marketing and Communications team and...

The latest episode is another guide in relation to sale catalogues, and we will be joined by friend to the podcast Sam Hamilton, Angus Australia’s Marketing Officer- Sale Catalogues, as well as newbie to the podcast, but someone members would be familiar with, Senior Member Services Officer Tammy McLeod. This episode will be the last focusing on sale catalogue and rounds out our guides to your sal...

Having recently started his role as Angus Australia Chief Executive Officer at the beginning of March, in the latest episode of Behind the Beef, we are joined by Scott Wright. Scott has joined the podcast to introduce himself to our listeners, give insight into his background and a look to the future as he proceeds in his tenure at the helm of Angus Australia. Learn more about Angus ESSENTIALS , t...

Dr Peter Parnell began his role as Chief Executive Officer at Angus Australia in May 2009 following an extensive career as a Research Scientist and Research Leader with the NSW Department of Primary Industries. In 2021 Dr Parnell quietly announced that he would be retiring from his position of CEO, concluding a near 40-year career serving the Australian cattle breeding industry, with particular in...

Behind the Beef is back in 2022 and the first episode of the year breaks down EBVs and how to interpret genetic evaluation information as it is listed in an Angus sale catalogue. This episode is great for those who are just getting their feet wet when it comes to EBVs and breeding and genetics decision making, and would like a further break down regarding EBVs, the science behind them, and what th...

If you can believe it, we have come to the end of 2021 and we couldn’t see out the end of the year without a look back at the year that was. As we call full time on 2021, the last Behind the Beef episode of year will be joined by the Angus Australia President Sam White, Vice President Erica Halliday, CEO Peter Parnell and the managers across Angus Australia who will give a recap of 2021 for the so...

The latest episode of the Behind the Beef is out now and this one showcases the Angus Verified program and its successes in the months after the launch of the program. Joined by special guests Liz Pearson, Jamie Grosser and Barry Shearman, this episode covers off what producers want to know about the program and some firsthand experiences from producers who are part of the program. Learn more abou...

Episode 14 of Behind the Beef is here and this one features Angus Australia staff member Sam Hamilton who joins to give a step by step guide to the Angus Australia sale catalogue services and how Angus Australia can assist you in putting together your sale catalogue for your next sale. We recommend all members to have a listen, even if it’s just for a refresher, to make sure you are as prepped as...

If you can believe it quarter three of 2021 is done and dusted! In the latest episode of Behind the Beef we take a deep dive into the top stories out of Angus Australia from the quarter. Don't forget to follow Angus Australia on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and LinkedIn and Angus Youth on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter ! Show Notes: Angus Australia Introduces Nationwide Breed Development Office...

A few months ago we released our "A Week at Beef Australia" episode detailing the week that was at the excellent Beef Australia 2021. In that episode we gave a recap of the Angus Australia seminar hosted at Beef Australia, "The Angus Influence - From Performance to Profit". As promised in that episode, episode 12 of Behind the Beef brings listeners the seminar itself, which is MC’ed by President a...

After a tricky year in 2020 which saw the cancellation and postponement of most Youth related activities, the Angus Youth Program is back in 2021 with a number of exciting scholarships opportunities up for grabs and events coming up! This episode of Behind the Beef gives a look back into the history of the program from it's humble beginnings, and lays out what is to come in the next few months. Li...

Episode 10 of the Behind the Beef is here to cap off what's been happening at Angus Australia during quarter two of 2021! For further information on the topics discussed in this episode of the podcast read more below: First Angus Verified Steers Hit the Market Introducing Jake Phillips The Angus Influence strong at Beef Australia 2021 Watch - Angus CONNECT Research and Development Update – Autumn...

The Angus Australia team was fortunate to head to Rockhampton, Queensland to attend Beef Australia 2021. With the event showcasing everything beef, the week celebrating the excellent industry we are all part of. Episode 9 of Behind the Beef takes us back to the week that was and what Angus Australia got up to during their time at the largest Beef Australia ever, featuring snippets and highlights f...

An important area of development in Angus Australia is the Northern Development Program. The latest episode of the Behind the Beef Podcast features an interview with Northern Development Officer Jen Peart, where Jen gives an overview of her role within Angus Australia and the Northern Development Program, which is an important strategic project for Angus Australia in the development and implementa...