Brahman economics | Indonesian tastes | How many cattle in Whitsundays?

Farm Fest observations | EPBC layers | What’s driving the cattle price surge

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 number of the week looks at the Advancing Beef Leaders program, cattle prices and the sheer number of tick infestations in New South Wales.

World champion butcher | Clearing concerns | What’s holding back feedlots?

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. To listen to the full interview with Murray Watt about the environmental laws, click here. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEOxg3ixiU4&t=271s]

Crunch time in NSW | A new era of processing | AA Co, Industry records tumble

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 abattoir next year. * Number of the week looks at record numbers being presented by AA Co and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the live export class action, the rise of Indian buffalo meat and the huge amount of poly pipe laying down in the Northern Territory. For the full interview with Terry Nolan on The Weekly Grill, click here [https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fmzsx-fd4df6]

Why the cattle market is looking up

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 concern about tick management in Queensland. * The number of the week looks at the budget and Coles losing its court case against the ACCC.

Robotics in abattoirs | The new biggest lotfeeders | Time for a sheep podcast?

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 lotfeeding, with multiple sales and expansions. * Dr Fraser Gordon takes the podcast into the world of robotics in meat processing and explains the industry is trying to get the next generation to join in. * The number of the week looks at consumer spending on meat, farmland prices and fuel stockpiles.