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The Weekly Grill

Beef Central
Australia
Agriculture
Beef Industry
Methane Emissions
Wagyu
Food Security
Animal Welfare
Sustainability
Beef
Agribusiness
China
Cattle Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Jack Owen
Foot and Mouth Disease
Indonesia
Lumpy Skin Disease
Biosecurity
You Are Not Your Farm
Labor Shortages

The Weekly Grill is Beef Central's podcast with host, Kerry Lonergan. Each week Kerry chats with a beef industry mover and shaker - turning up the heat and asking questions about the burning issues and topics that impact the beef sector.

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In today’s episode of The Weekly Grill host Kerry Lonergan is joined by Beef Central's Jon Condon as they dial in AusMeat Chair, Allan Bloxsom, to discuss AusMeat’s new, industry-agreed rules for breed-specific content claims that take affect from Ju... more

This week on The Weekly Grill, host Kerry Lonergan sits down with Simon Irwin, CEO of Beef 2027, to talk about learnings from Beef 2024 and the plans for the next event in Rockhampton; they discuss record attendances, exhibitor demand, and the event'... more

Along with eight other young beef industry stakeholders, NSW's Millie Unthank is one of this year's Graeme Acton Beef Connections program participants.

In this episode of The Weekly Grill, Kerry Lonergan interviews Millie, Ag Tech Manager for the Mc... more

In today's episode of The Weekly Grill, host Kerry Lonergan interviews Darren Thomas, CEO of Thomas Foods International, about the company’s growth from family beginnings to a multi-billion-dollar global business.

They discuss key issues including C... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Irwin
CEO of Beef 2027
Beef 2027
Episode: S6 Ep18: Rocky readies for 2027's big beef bash, Simon Irwin
Millie Unthank
AgTech Manager for the McDonald Family operation in Central Queensland
MDH / McDonald Family Company
Episode: S6 Ep17: Graeme Acton Beef Connections program member, Millie Unthank
Darren Thomas
CEO of Thomas Foods International
Thomas Foods International
Episode: S6 Ep16: TFI's Darren Thomas on China Tariffs and the Murray Bridge Comeback
Dick Slaney
Beef industry veteran with extensive international experience
Beef Central (interviewee)
Episode: S6 Ep15: Live export industry veteran, Dick Slaney
Andrew Henderson
Principal of AgSecure
AgSecure
Episode: S6 Ep13 - When Fuel Fails: Australia’s Food Security on the Line
Daniel Gerst
Zoetis representative
Zoetis
Episode: S6 Ep11: Inside Australia's biggest Wagyu gathering
Laird Morgan
President of the Australian Wagyu Association
Australian Wagyu Association
Episode: S6 Ep10: Wagyu Edge 26 - Australia’s rise from niche to global powerhouse
Matt McDonagh
CEO of Wagyu Australia
Wagyu Australia
Episode: S6 Ep10: Wagyu Edge 26 - Australia’s rise from niche to global powerhouse
Will McClay
Independent Valuer
Episode: S6 Ep9: How global conflict is shaping Australia's rural real estate

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Kerry Lonergan
Host of The Weekly Grill

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Straight to the point, quality ag interviews

    Kerry Lonergan does insightful interviews with ag leaders from across Australia. Always finds interesting angles and unique talking points, very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jim 7777
    Australia3 years ago

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Host delivers concise, data-driven ag leadership interviews.
Guests bring deep industry expertise and practical insights for practitioners and stakeholders.
The show covers a wide spectrum from policy to on-farm realities.

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S6 Ep17: Graeme Acton Beef Connections program member, Millie Unthank
Q: Given your move from the South to the North, how has data collection and technology adoption changed day-to-day decision making for producers?
Data collection and tech adoption are becoming foundational; the North requires strong data foundations and real-time interpretation, while acknowledging regional differences and connectivity challenges, with technology serving to enhance stockmanship rather than replace it.
S6 Ep17: Graeme Acton Beef Connections program member, Millie Unthank
Q: Millie, you were part of the Graeme Acton Connections Program. Tell listeners what this program is, what it involves, and your role.
The program is a leadership initiative for young beef leaders, pairing participants with mentors for a 12-month period leading up to Beef 27, and includes a hands-on project; Millie's project assesses whether A-Check is worth it and suitable across diverse industry segments.
S6 Ep18: Rocky readies for 2027's big beef bash, Simon Irwin
Q: Do you get feedback about international networking at beef?
Irwin notes that the international lounge and partnerships with Trade and Investment Queensland, Oztrade, and MLA drive networking that yields hard commercial outcomes, though the exact economic value is still being surveyed.
S6 Ep16: TFI's Darren Thomas on China Tariffs and the Murray Bridge Comeback
Q: What was the impact of the Murray Bridge fire, and how did you recover?
The fire in January 2018 was a seminal moment; we focused on two tracks—preserving the core business and rebuilding. We opened a new plant within five years, retained long-standing relationships, and expanded overseas while maintaining primary programs.
S6 Ep16: TFI's Darren Thomas on China Tariffs and the Murray Bridge Comeback
Q: What's the plan if tariffs stay high—any alternative markets or strategies?
We're looking at other markets and potential tariff sharing/adjustments to maintain trade, while continuing conversations with partners and customers to keep high-quality chilled beef flowing where possible.

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A business-focused beef industry podcast featuring conversations with foremost industry figures, policymakers, and technologists. Episodes frequently explore biosecurity, food and fuel security, global trade dynamics, market trends, and innovations in genetics, data, and digitalization, with practical takeaways for producers, processors, and investors. A standout is its strong connection to current events and policy, often blending on-the-ground anecdotes with strategic insights, making complex issues accessible for practitioners and decision-makers across the beef value chain.

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4. Dick Slaney
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7. Laird Morgan
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