Industry leaders at Beef Australia 2024

The Weekly Times is on the ground at Beef Australia, asking leaders including Georgie Somerset and Dr Terry McCosker the questions livestock farmers want answered. Watch our interviews here.

Premier Steven Miles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Beef Australia..Picture: Annette Dew

The Weekly Times is on the ground at Beef Australia, asking leaders including Georgie Somerset, Dr Terry McCosker, David Littleproud and Kelly Freeman the questions livestock farmers want answered. Watch our interviews below.

AgForce president Georgie Somerset

Georgie Somerset discusses the biggest issues facing Queensland farmers, the impact of recent rainfall on Queensland farmers, and potential ramifications of the PALM scheme and the proposed biosecurity levy.

Sustainability guru Dr Terry McCosker

Dr Terry McCosker chats about how he narrowed his focus into sustainability, reasons for reluctance in embracing sustainable practices and how farmers can adopt sustainable solutions to challenges.

The Nationals leader David Littleproud

The National Party leader David Littleproud MP talks holding the bureau of meteorology to account, drought conditions in parts of the country, and delay of the Telstra 3G transition.

Elected Director Cattle Australia David Foote

David Foote of Cattle Australia talks beef prices, how weather is dictating supply and demand, and the Australian beef industry’s relationship with China.

Managing Director Nutrien Ag Solutions Kelly Freeman

Kelly Freeman joins TWT editor James Wagstaff to discuss differences and similarities between Canadian and Australian agriculture, Canadian investment into Australia, and the resilience of supply chains.

Rabobank’s Lance Zimmerman

Lance Zimmerman joins TWT reporter Fiona Myers and discusses animal protein, demand for Australian beef from the US, and the tough conditions the US beef industry is facing.

Australian Meat Industry Council chief executive Patrick Hutchinson

Patrick Hutchison talks to TWT reporter Fiona Myers about the processing industry, investment into facilities, and emerging overseas markets for the industry.

Twynam Ag’s Johnny Kahlbetzer

Johnny Kahlbetzer talks about the plans for Twynam Ag, a focus on net-feed efficiency, and the importance of fertility, docility and weight gain in reducing methane emissions.