The Week in Beef

In this episode of The Week in Beef: Cattle are on the move in Qld as the season deteriorates, many of them are passing through the Morven spelling yards, which manager Mick Smith says have been very busy.  Why has Cattle Australia recommended the grassfed cattle transaction levy be increased by $1/head to $6/head? James Nason explains.  What do the top 25 per cent most profitable beef producers do that others don't?  Ian McLean, Director of Bush Agribusiness explains the findings in the latest Australian Beef Report. Jack Blaine shares why he started Diggers to Stockman, an initiative that connects veterans with the cattle industry. The number of the week looks at bargain beef buys and the contribution of Filipino workers to the Australian feedlot sector.

In this episode of The Week in Beef: The dry weather in Qld is forcing more cattle onto the market with a lot of cattle entering feedlots a bit lighter than normal. Livestock agent Bill Seeney explains the current cattle movements from western Qld. With major grain growing regions in Qld and northern NSW facing a heavily reduced winter crop harvest - where will hay and grain come from? Feed Central Managing Director, Tim Ford joins the show to tell us.  We take a look at the big picture of how Australia can manage the growing competition in global meat markets with Meat & Livestock Australia's Andrew Cox and Brendan Tatt from JBS. Meet Gavin Carr, a cattle producer who has dedicated 20 years to breeding working dogs and is investing in the next generation of working dog trainers.

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. 

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.

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.