Meat & Livestock Australia's On The Ground Podcast
The On The Ground Podcast delivers up-to-the-minute information on issues influencing the global trade of red meat. Through Meat & Livestock Australia’s international team of experts, we unlock insights and evaluate drivers impacting Australian beef and lamb demand globally.
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- Sep 29, 2026
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Inside Thailand’s Fast-Growing Market for Australian Meat (opens the original)
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Thailand is no longer a side market for Australian beef and lamb—it is one of the fastest-changing growth stories in Asia. Sam Gill from CP Foods breaks down why the Thai market is expanding, what the Thailand–Australia Free Trade Agreement has unlocked, and how evolving consumer habits are reshaping demand for everything from chilled beef to lamb.
How Australia Beat the World with a Fillet Cut Nobody Expected (opens the original)
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Australia just proved it can beat the world at steak—and Nick Thompson explains exactly how Paradigm Foods pulled it off. From a first-ever entry at the World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam to a history-making purebred Wagyu eye fillet that stunned judges, this conversation unpacks the genetics, feeding strategy, and supply-chain discipline behind a global win.
Why Australia’s Red Meat Processing Sector Is Being Seriously Tested (with AMIC CEO Tim Ryan) (opens the original)
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AMIC CEO Tim Ryan joins Josh Anderson to discuss the major pressures facing Australia’s red meat processing sector, including rising costs, tight supply, regulatory challenges, and growing trade risks. Tim explains the latest on the US lamb investigation, changing market access across Asia, competition from South American exporters, and why a strong processing sector is vital for the entire livestock industry. Plus, we explore the latest Sausage King awards and Australia’s role in hosting the Wo
SPECIAL - 2026 Aussie Beef Mates Delegates (opens the original)
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In this episode we head straight to the paddock and follow our Aussie Beef Mate delegates on a journey through Victoria, as they discover the science, care, and precision behind Australian beef. At Harmony Wagyu, we explore how genetics, IVF breeding programs, pasture management, and emerging technologies such as grazing collars and drones are helping produce more consistent, high-quality Wagyu. We also hear from chefs from Harrods, the Philippines, and Indonesia as they share their impressions
Inside Australia’s Meat Export Logistics with Christian Thomas of C.T. Freight (opens the original)
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When flights stop, exports stall. Christian Thomas from C.T Freight reveals how Middle East conflict has ripped through Australian chilled meat logistics, tripling freight rates in some lanes, rerouting product through new hubs, and forcing exporters to make decisions in hours, not days. If you sell beef, lamb, or fresh product into global markets, this is the episode that shows how fragile - and adaptable - the supply chain really is.
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