The Week in Beef

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...

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...

To read about Buc-ees click here https://www.beefcentral.com/news/beef-the-backbone-the-biggest-convenience-store-in-the-world-photos/   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 Masterc...

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 yea...

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 la...

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 nu...

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....

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 abattoi...

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 con...

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 lotfeedin...

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...

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...

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 n...

In this episode of the Week in Beef: New South Wales agent Michael Purtle explains what dragged him across the line in the National Young Auctioneers competition. Nationals senator Susan McDonald shares her solutions to help ease the impact of fuel shortages in the bush. James Carter from the Intercollegiate Meat Judging program gives an insight into this year’s northern conference. GDL Roma agent...

In this episode of the Week in Beef: Rabobank analyst Ben Picton explains the cards Australia still has to play to keep diesel coming into the country. Jack Jones from Nutri-Lick says stocklick prices are about the increase significantly as urea prices go up. The Beef Central team run through the implications of the current fuel crisis and look at what lies ahead for the industry Number of the wee...

In this episode of the Week in Beef: Jon Condon unpacks this week’s trade deal with the European Union, which has been resoundingly condemned by Australian agriculture. MLA North America market manager Paul da Silva explains the shining light of meat markets and the opportunities that lie ahead. Live exporter Patrick Underwood explores the possibility of sending a boat from Australia to the US. Ly...

In this special episode of the Week in Beef, we head to the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association conference. NTCA president Henry Burke gives an update on the live export class action and talks the future of the organisation. Producers Amanda Murphy and Andy Hayes talk about the implications of a big wet seasons, buffel grass and fuel shortages. Live exporter Patrick Underwood explains the c...

In this episode of the Week in Beef: We head to the Northern Beef Research Update conference to discuss exciting projects, what questions still need to be answered and why research adoption is still an issue in the industry. David Foote highlights the potential of increasing adoption of research in Northern Australia. Meat & Livestock Australia director and producer Russell Lethbridge gives an...

In this episode of The Week in Beef: Red meat exports caught up in the Middle Eastern conflict, Beef Central publisher James Nason runs through the implications for Australian agriculture. Jon Condon explains the latest decision on a proposal change the breed description of cattle going into Angus beef brands. With cattle ticks wreaking havoc in recent times, producer Ivan Hay explains how much an...

With plenty of concern and confusion from the cattle industry about new environmental laws, Federal environment minister Murray Watt joined the Week in Beef podcast. The minister discusses: The self-assessment process, the controversial 15 year limit and the next steps in rolling out the laws.   The podcast is sponsored by Rabobank and Entegra.

In this episode of the Week in Beef: Elders announces the $195.8m sale of its Killara Feedlot to a southern meat processor. Peter Hughes talks about the big rain that has fallen right across Northern Australia, including his Lake Nash station on the Barkly Tableland. Jon Condon talks US beef officially coming back onto Australian shores. Environment minister Murray Watt discusses changes to the EP...

Agents at one of the Australia's biggest saleyards have given a frank and honest assessment of repeated tick outbreaks that are being traced back to their selling centre. Following repeated concerns about the growing number of ticks outbreaks causing health issues and death in cattle in "clean" areas, Dalby saleayard agent and association president Brendan Gilliand says he is worried about the fut...

In this episode of The Week in Beef: A growing number of tick outbreaks in “tick free” areas is frustrating producers and agents alike, who are stepping up their calls for change. Welcome rain in dry areas of Queensland shuts Australia’s biggest saleyard. Environment minister Murray Watt visits cattle producers in Central Qld to discuss issues with new Federal laws. The number of the week launches...

In this episode of the Week in Beef: Sixth generation Northern Territory pastoralist Shannen Hayes talks river running rain in the red centre. Nationals’ senator Susan McDonald raises questions about the credibility of the recently passed Federal environmental laws. Elders analyst Richard Koch talks about the rise of Brazilian beef in global markets. The number of the week looks at stock horse pri...

In this episode of the Week in Beef: Lydia Burton talks about the latest tick outbreak in Queensland, where producers are frustrated a lack of Government response Jon Condon looks into the rise of pre-vaccinated cattle entering feedlots. The forgotten capacity issue: James Nason explains how a lack of accredited ships is impacting the live export industry The number of the week looks at a recent s...