What Direction is the Herd Heading? 15th of August

About this episode

Ethan Woolley and Emily Tan discuss the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey and the factors influencing on-farm decisions.

This week, Ethan Woolley is joined by Meat & Livestock Australia’s Emily Tan to discuss the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey. They unpack the factors shaping on-farm decisions, from seasonal conditions and market volatility to input costs and herd management strategies. Hear how producer sentiment is shifting, the challenges top of mind, and how the industry is planning to respond in the months ahead.

People in this episode

Host: Ethan Woolley

Guest: Emily Tan

Topics covered

• Beef Producer Intentions Survey
• on-farm decisions
• seasonal conditions
• market volatility
• input costs
• herd management strategies
• producer sentiment

Keywords

• Meat & Livestock Australia
• industry response
• challenges

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