The Week in Beef

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 uni

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  1. Number 1: Tale of two seasons | Brahman gamechanger | Conflicting cattle markets

    Despite a strong cattle market there is a cautious optimism amongst producers given the different starts to spring producers across the country are facing. Guy Robertson, a stock and station agent in Western Victoria explains the incredible season in the south and Qld cattle producer Chris Skelton paints a picture of the drought in southern Qld. How many Australian beef producers are compliant with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulations which come into effect on 1 January? Beef Central’s Jon Condon explains. Brahman breeder Sandy McCartney explains why bunk training weaners has been a gamechanger for his operation Number of the week looks at the export beef trimmings market and the Australian ICMJ team announcement.

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  2. Number 2: Feedlot Special: Award winners share success | Why these newcomers built a feedlot

    In this episode of The Week in Beef: We join you from BeefEx, Australia's flagship grain fed beef industry event, run by the Australian Lot Feeders Association, held every two years. The conference brings together the entire grain fed supply chain, from lot feeders and service providers to processors, exporters, researchers and government, for three days of learning, innovation and networking. ALFA President Grant Garey explains why a focus at this year's event has been on recognising the industry as a critical part of national security. Hear from winners of the 2026 Australian Feedlot of the Year awards, Waggaba feedlot manager Melinda Fanning and Sapphire Feedlot's James Guest. ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year Zac McGee shares his passion for the industry and the issue he thinks will be a priority for the future. And why the Carmichael family built a feedlot - hear from Ben and Teek Carmichael.

    35min
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  3. Number 3: Longer road to better beef | EPBC meetings start | Thailand’s big China plans

    The team head to Millmerran for the first of a series of workshops helping producers navigate the Federal Government’s updated environmental laws. AgForce head of industry development Josefine Pettersson explains why the meetings are important to the development of the laws. Ethan Mooney from Teys Australia talks about how a recent study will open up opportunities for cattle travelling long distances to access MSA graded branded beef premiums. Tambo producer Chris Turnbull explains how they have been making the big trip south to Victoria to enter high value markets. Beef Central South-East Asia columnist Dr Michael Patching discusses recent plans from Thailand to send large numbers of cattle into China. Number of the week looks at live export numbers and next week’s BeefEx conference on the Gold Coast.

    33min
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  4. Number 4: This season’s silent assassin | Major stock theft | Changing NT property market

    In this episode of The Week in Beef: Southern Queensland producer and climate mate Vicki Mayne gives an insight into the climate drivers she is looking at this spring. Colliers head of agribusiness transactions Rawdon Briggs talks property trends in Northern Australia. Will objective carcase measurement technology become a normal part of the beef industry to help increase yield? Peter McGilchrist, highly respected Professor of Meat Science, shares his thoughts. Number of the week explores the theft of 5500 Dorper ewes and rams in Qld and it's R U OK Day.

    34min
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  5. Number 5: Feedlot sale with a difference | Levy review starts | Where are the NSW cattle?

    In this episode of The Week in Beef: Elders agents Tim Salter and Ronnie Dix give an insight into the backgrounding progress of the thousands of cattle that left Northern NSW earlier this year. Jon Condon looks into the sale of Myola Feedlot, which is carrying on a trend that is prominent in the US. James Nason reports in from the Cattle Australia levy review meeting in Theodore. The number of the week looks at data centres, wide loading ramps and how much $25 million can buy you.

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