The Week in Beef

By Beef Central

The Week in Beef is a weekly update of all the biggest stories from the Australian beef industry. Hosted by Beef Central journalists Lydia Burton and Eric Barker, the podcast uses the company’s unique... more

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How many episodes does The Week in Beef have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

The Week in Beef episodes:

April 02, 2026Fuel poker: The cards Australia still has to play
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 week looks at Cyclone Narelle and the Outback Queensland Cattle Drive
James Nason unveils the new spit roast, for the podcast’s second Wagyu rump cook up
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34min
March 26, 2026EU trade deal panned | Why Canada has emerged as an Aussie beef market
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.
Lydia Burton explains the new LLI courses being run for Australian lot feeders
The number of the week looks at fuel prices, Australian cattle herd projections and a record fine for breaching biosecurity rules
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30min
March 20, 2026How the Northern Territory is racing the wet to ship cattle
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 challenges for shipping.
Future NT leaders Matilda Paesler and Piper Burnett talk about their journeys in the northern cattle industry.
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41min
March 12, 2026Tick review announced | What questions does research need to answer?
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 open call to producers to lodge requests for research.
Western Australian producers Barbara Camp and Katrina Lee-Warner share their research priorities
And, Queensland Primary Industries minister Tony Perrett announces review of current tick regulations
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38min
March 05, 202650pc Angus verdict | Cost of a tick outbreak | Iran war’s impact on agriculture
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 outbreak costs.
And the number of the week looks at the export share of Australian beef, Australia’s fuel supply, huge investment in regenerative agriculture and the total value of Australian agriculture.
Click here for information on Beef Central’s tipping competitions and here for the EYCI guessing competition.
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34min
February 27, 2026 Full interview: Murray Watt addresses cattle industry concerns about EPBC
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.
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19min
February 26, 2026Major feedlot sold | Murray Watt on EPBC | Floods headed for the channels
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 EPBC.
The number of the week talks EYCI guesses, supermarket theft and the value of Australian cattle sales.
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28min
February 19, 2026 Full interview: Saleyard agents give honest take on cattle tick outbreaks
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 future if changes are not made.
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14min
February 19, 2026Agents address ticks | Australia’s biggest US export | Toyota ad pulled up
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 Beef Central “guess the EYCI” competition, learns about Australia’s biggest export to the United States, a Toyota ad that was pulled up by the advertising watchdog and a not-so-good weather outlook.
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34min
February 12, 2026Rain in the red centre | Questions over EPBC | The rise of Brazilian beef
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 prices and forecast rain.
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30min

FAQs about The Week in Beef:

How many episodes does The Week in Beef have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.