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The Week in Beef

Beef Central
Live Export
Virtual Fencing
Tariffs
Soil Carbon
Feedlots Expansion
Northern Territory
EU Free Trade Agreement
Biosecurity
Floods, Queensland
Wagyu Branded Beef Competition
Cattle Ticks
EPBC
Brazil
Regenerative Agriculture
Lumpy Skin Disease
Australia
Screw Worm Outbreak In the United States
Australian Beef Market
MSA Transport Pathway
Queensland

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 unique connection with stakeholders across the beef supply chain from paddock to plate to give you a short an easy to digest update on what is making news that week. The Week in Beef is proudly brought to y... more

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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. 

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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... more

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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... more

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• 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 t... more

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Eric Barker
Host of The Week in Beef, Beef Central
Lydia Burton
Co-host of The Week in Beef, Beef Central

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Killing it!!!

    You fullas are killing it. I am frothin listening every week. Keep feeding us the good stuff! Onya, Ned

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Killing it!!! You fullas are killing it. I am frothin listening every week. Keep feeding us the good stuff! Onya, Ned
Shows concise, data-driven updates with strong industry guests.

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Return ticket for NSW cattle | Behind proposed levy increase | Bargains at the butcher
Q: Now, what do the top 25 percent most profitable beef producers do that others don't?
Ian McLean explains that profitability hinges on understanding production metrics, focusing on herd productivity, labor efficiency, and allocating capital wisely to lift efficiency, while maintaining a balanced approach to costs and investment.
Channel Country turn-off begins | Latest tariff changes explained | EYCI rallies
Q: Condo, can you explain this latest announcement from Donald Trump and what it means for us?
Trump signaled a suspension of tariffs on imported beef into the US up to 300,000 tonnes for the next 90 days, which could dilute Australia's competitive position relative to Brazil in the US market if it goes ahead, though there is significant doubt about whether the policy will actually be enacted given changing statements and lack of executive orders.
Behind the JBS Indonesia deal | Levy shake-up | The two W’s driving the market
Q: What does the JBS Australia deal mean for the Australian beef sector?
It signals a major international investment and potential future expansion into Indonesia and other regions, with implications for local processing capacity, supply chains, and food security considerations.
McDonald's Angus burger binned | Cattle prices climb | What climate drivers really matter?
Q: What caused McDonald's to discontinue the Angus burger and what does this mean for Angus cattle?
The decision appears consumer-driven and tied to perceptions of premium pricing; industry voices expect Angus demand to persist due to other brands and long-term market dynamics, albeit with shifts in brand strategy and pricing.
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Strengthening community networks, expanding men's groups and circles, normalizing talks about vulnerability, and creating accessible, ongoing support systems that run beyond initial programs. Networking with like-minded peers and mentors–such as those found in farming and veteran-focused groups–helps build resilience and provides a real lifeline for those returning home.

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A weekly briefing on the Australian beef industry, focused on market movements, policy developments, and on-the-ground conditions across paddock to plate. Episodes consistently blend market analysis, live export updates, regulatory changes, and regional insights from producers, industry journalists, and industry associations. Notable strengths include timely coverage of regulatory shifts (EPBC, labeling, tick management), live export dynamics, and a strong emphasis on regional perspectives from Northern and remote cattle sectors. Sponsorships from major agribusiness lenders and service providers are integrated, offering practical context for listeners in farming, processing, and supply-chain roles. This show is likely to appeal to professio... more

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8. Teek Carmichael

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