The Week in Beef - Podcast

Podcast: Maccas Angus burger binned | Cattle prices climb | What climate drivers really matter?

Beef Central 18/06/2026

 

In this episode of The Week in Beef:

  • McDonald’s has confirmed it has discontinued its Angus burger range after 17 years. We talk about the decision with Jon Condon and Sam White from Bald Blair Angus.
  • Wagyu breeder and ‘Climate Mate’ from the North Australia Climate Program Vicki Mayne unpacks the El Nino weather declaration.
  • Commercial breeders Simon and Myriam Daley talk about their years of success in the Ekka Paddock to Palate competition.
  • The number of the week looks at the Federal Government’s export cost recovery proposal and Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis.

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Previous Week in Beef episodes

4 June – Farm Fest observations | EPBC layers | What’s driving the cattle price surge

28 May – World champion butcher | Clearing concerns | What’s holding back feedlots?

21 May – Crunch time in NSW | A new era of processing | AA Co, Industry records tumble

 

 

 

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