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.

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Previous Week in Beef episodes

13 August – Behind the JBS Indonesia deal | Levy shake-up | The two W’s driving the market – Beef Central

6 August – Ekka 150 celebrations | The value of showing cattle | Should ag be defending immigration?

30 July – Horse meat claims left go | Feral pig fines | Behind the F1 Wagyu rally