In the latest episode of Behind the Beef, Angus Australia Extension Manager Jake Phillips is taking over! In March Jake had the opportunity to visit the Northern Territory and attend the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association 40th annual conference, which took place in Alice Springs.

The episode features a series of interviews hosted by Jake with producers Ted Fogerty of Palmer Valley Station, Dylan Wall, manager of Consolidated Pastoral Company’s Bunda Station and Ley Kunoth of Waite River Station, who are utilising Angus and Angus influenced genetics in the Territory. Chatting with Jake both on property and at the conference, each producer has given a snapshot of their use of Angus and Agus influenced genetics in northern Australia.

Visit the Angus Australia Northern Focus location here 🔗

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X +

In the latest episode of Behind the Beef we were joined by our fantastic guest, Dr Peter McGilchrist, Associate Professor

in Meat Science - School of Environmental and Rural Science at the University of New England.

Peter grew up on a cattle property in NSW and has a Bachelor of Rural science from the University of New England (UNE). Following university Peter travelled and also worked at Elders Killara feedlot for a year before moving to Perth WA to complete a PhD at Murdoch University on ‘Selection for muscling affects carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism in beef cattle’ with the Beef CRC. Peter then held a post doctorate research position at Murdoch University with Meat and Livestock Australia working on beef eating quality projects, MSA optimisation and the development of the MSA Index. Following this, he held the position of lecturer in Animal Production Science at Murdoch University and undertook research into factors along the supply chain which impact the eating quality of beef and lamb plus the measurement of carcass yield. In 2017, Peter joined the University of New England. Peter is passionate about the future of the red meat industry for the next generation.

In the chat with Pete, we covered various topics, including his beginnings in country NSW, how his career progressed to what is today, what is entailed in work that he undertakes in his role and the future of the beef industry.

🔗 To access the Be Angus Be Proud playlist CLICK HERE.

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X+ LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X+

In this episode of Behind the Beef, we are joined by Peter Collins, who hails from central Victoria.

Peter has connection with the Angus breed that spans his entire lifetime. Peter is principal of the Merridale Angus Stud, which alongside the seedstock operation also includes a commercial cattle enterprise and a 350-cow dairy.

Peter is a current Angus Australia board member and is a member of Angus Victoria. He has had a long affiliation with the Angus Youth program, continuing to support the Roundup annual through his Merridale Aspiring Breeder Award. He was awarded the Stewart Award in 2023 in recognition for his contributions to the program.

🔗 For further information about the Angus for Every System – Breeding for Profitability in Northern Australia Seminar or to purchase tickets CLICK HERE.

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X+ LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X+

Welcome back to Behind the Beef and Happy 2024! Although it feels we are well and truly back in the swing of things for the year, we are finally back with our first episode of 2024 and for it we were joined by Victorian producer, Brad Gilmour.

Brad hails from South West Victoria, where he and his family run a commercial Angus operation alongside a sheep operation. Brad is a past president of Angus Australia, serving as president from 2018 – 2020. He concluded his tenure on the Angus Australia board in 2023 and is a member of the Angus Victoria Breeders Group.

With a decades long history within the cattle industry, Brad has joined us to share about his Angus story, sharing with us about his operations and breeding philsophies and the reasons why he breeds Angus cattle.

Visit the Angus Australia News & Events section here 🔗

Access Angus SELECT here 🔗

Learn more about the Angus Australia sale catalogue services here 📖 💻

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter + LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter +

Welcome to end of year episode of Behind the Beef – where we look back in retrospect to the year that was and look forward to years to come for Angus Australia and producers around Australia.

In this special end of year episode, we were joined by Angus Australia board chairperson and president Erica Halliday and Chief Executive Officer Scott Wright.

Scott and Erica had their share on rounding up a massive year for Angus Australia, covering a range of topics relating to the year that was for the society and the beef industry, as well as looking for the what’s in store in 2024.

View the Angus Australia Stategic Plan here 🔗

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter + LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter +

Behind the Beef is back and kicking off with a bang! In this episode of Behind the Beef we were joined by Angus Australia member Rebecca George. 

Rebecca and her family are commercial Angus producers from Nevertire in New South Wales.   Rebecca is an active member of the Angus Youth program, and over 20 years has taken part in various activities and events hosted by Angus Youth including the Angus Youth National Roundup and the GenAngus Future Leaders Program. She has also been a previous recipient of various scholarships through the Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Program and member of the Roundup Organising and the Angus Youth Consultative Committees. 

Most recently however, Rebecca was the recipient of the 2019 Kansas State University Scholarship. Bec has recently returned from her time abroad & and has joined us to tell Behind the Beef to her story in agricultural and the Angus breed, as well as to give us some insight into her time over in the US. 

To apply for the Kansas State University Scholarship CLICK HERE🔗

To apply for the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course Scholarships CLICK HERE🔗

To register for the 2024 NH Foods Angus Youth National Roundup CLICK HERE🔗

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter + LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter +

This episode of Behind the Beef we were joined by Jono Spence, Director of livestock agency Spence Dix and Co, SA.

Jono is a well-regarded cattleman in the beef business. Jono has a background working in many facets of both stud and commercial sectors of the beef industry.

Coordinating the cattle side of the Spence Dix & Co business, Jonathan is also a recognized and experienced auctioneer.

Jono has joined me to talk market movements. Coming from the year that was 2022 in all its highs, we were interested in the opinion of someone with boots on the ground regarding what he had observed of the market in his region, as well as around the country, what trends have been noted, the final markets for seedstock and commercial animals being sold out of South Australia and the all-important crystal ball predictions.

To apply for the Beyond the Beef National Angus Conference Scholarships CLICK HERE🔗

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter + LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter +

In this episode of Behind the Beef we will be joined by Milly Nolan and Cam Parker, who through their roles in the industry are working to make change in terms of bettering and sustaining the industry in different ways.

Milly is a farmer/shearer’s daughter from regional VIC. She has experience across many agricultural supply chains all over Australia, including live export, extensive grazing in Western QLD, wool testing and meat research. Milly travels all over Australia to deliver professional development and supply chain capacity building workshops and now as the Program Manager for The Livestock Collective, Milly is keen to unite the livestock industry and ensure our voice is heard.

Cam Parker has had a wide and varied career. After actively contributing to policy setting bodies and representative groups as a producer in Victoria and in Queensland, Cam has shifted to a full-time policy career as Policy Manager at Primary Producers SA, working to bridge the gap between producers and those who influence and make decisions that affect Australian Agriculture. Cam has extensive experience and success in navigating complex matters on behalf of producers at a state and national level, working closely with governments, bureaucracies, and the National Farmers Federation.

To apply for the GenAngus Future Leaders Program CLICK HERE 🔗

+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter + LinkedIn +

+Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter +