What's Your Beef

Coming to us from 'Yarrie Station' in Western Australia, leading hand Lydia Inglis is also a Beef 21 Next Generation Committee Member. Lydia spoke of her role at 'Yarrie Station', and the property's ongoing commitment to producing sustainable beef whilst looking after the country; and more recently, the launch of 'Outback Beef' online. She also gives us a candid insight into dealing with anxiety in isolation and the crippling effect drought can play on one's mind.

As the name of this episode suggests, bovine veterinarian Ced Wise has made a name for himself specialising in the back end of cattle! He talks about his lifetime involvement in bovine reproduction, embryo transfer and bull fertility. Ced explains how he became involved in the beef industry and takes us right back to where his interest in reproduction began and why he won't be settling down any time soon!

As a sought after educator, consultant, facilitator and public speaker across Australia, Chair of RCS Australia David McLean explains the balance required in the beef industry to deliver regenerative beef. David speaks of the importance of loving our landscape as much as our livestock and the vital role of story telling to the beef industry.

As a 5th Generation Cattle Grazier from Central Queensland, Tom knows his fair share about the Beef Industry. When we sat down and spoke to Tom, we delved deeper into his family's association with the Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program, named in honour of his late father, and the key role it plays in Beef Australia as well as in the Beef Industry for the next generation coming through.

Following a long career in the beef industry, Amanda was fortunate enough to be involved in the inaugural Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program after working along side our Chairman Bryce at Wonga Plains. We sat down with Amanda as she spoke highly of her time during the "life-changing" program and the foundation it laid for the progression in her career and on her road to Beef Australia 2021. The program gave her the opportunity to meet likeminded people who are passionate about the beef industry, which provided her with both a personal and professional network she continues to rely on.

Although she wears the job title of 'Seed Stock and Genetics Producer', Lucinda is really a well experienced Jack-of-all-trades, long term member of the agricultural community, with varied roles and responsibilities from Southern New South Wales. We talked about her passion for producing, for being in the bush and how here diverse career and innovative approach lead her working with Angus Beef as a highly respected and admired member of the community.

Located in Gympie, Nolan Meats is a family owned 100% Australian company who has a reputation for its innovation and quality. Founded as a small retail butchery business in Gympie in 1958, today it is a modern, well equipped, integrated export meat processing company who is constantly moving with the times. We sat down to talk with Terry Nolan, who's father created the great Nolan empire after starting his apprenticeship in local Gympie as the town's best 'counter' butcher. We also discussed the Nolan's road ahead to Beef 2021 and their great involvement in the Beef Industry.

As the Livestock Strategic Operations Manager at Teys Australia in Naracoorte in South Australia, Kitty is very familiar with the Australian Beef Industry. We talked to her about her role as a Livestock Strategic Operations Manager, and her greater involvement in the Australian Beef Industry. We discuss the fallout we witnessed due to the COVID-19 panic and it's effects on the industry and the consumers trust in with the industry.

To kick start "What's your Beef", who else is better to start with than our very own Chairman, Bryce Camm? Growing up in North Queensland on "Natal Downs", Bryce's road to Beef Australia 2021 was an adventurous yet natural one. We talked through Bryce's journey to becoming Chairman, his engagement with the Australian Beef Industry and his involvement in developing the Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program as well as the upcoming, adaptable and innovative tech spaces, all pivotal events at Beef Australia 2021.

"What's Your Beef" is a weekly Podcast produced by Beef Australia. We look forward to taking you behind the scenes of this iconic Australian event in the lead up to Beef 2021. Listeners will be introduced to an impressive variety of experts from all areas of the supply chain who work to support Australia's largest agricultural commodity export. You will also meet some of the many characters of who have played a role in bringing Beef Australia to life since 1988.