The Week in Beef

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. 

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.

In this episode of The Week in Beef: What is driving up the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator? MLA’s Alex Fry explains how reduced yardings in Qld have impacted the EYCI and Albury livestock agent Dave Benson shares how the season in the south is influencing the market. What do the latest changes to tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump mean for Australia? Beef Central Editor Jon Condon Big numbers of cattle are starting to move out of the Channel Country this week, nearly two months later than usual, which Quilpie livestock agent Sam Bartlett We will always love you - Dolly Parton.

In this episode of The Week in Beef: Should saleyards be recognised and funded as nationally significant infrastructure? Independent consultant Charles Boog explains the benefits of reshaping how saleyards are viewed. There are calls for a one-year delay to the implementation of the new EPBC laws. Hear from Nationals leader Matt Canavan and NFF president Hamish McIntyre. RaboResearch Australia/New Zealand general manager Stefan Vogel gives an overview of how global conflicts are still putting pressure on oil and Australian fuel prices. Is cattle gestation really 283 days? Find out in Number of the Week.