19 episodes

Hosted by TV personality James Freemantle and TV Reporter and Presenter Andrea Crothers, the Great Southern Grass Matters podcast will feature insights into the Great Southern Farm Assurance value chain with the latest from the paddock to the market. The podcasts will also feature a range of special guests including customers, Farm Assured Producers, industry experts in animal health and research, along with livestock and market experts from across the globe. Released weekly on a Thursday, just after lunch at 2pm the Grass Matters podcast is available to download on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please make sure to follow Great Southern on @GreatSouthernFamily across Instagram and Facebook.

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    • Business
    • 4.9 • 19 Ratings

Hosted by TV personality James Freemantle and TV Reporter and Presenter Andrea Crothers, the Great Southern Grass Matters podcast will feature insights into the Great Southern Farm Assurance value chain with the latest from the paddock to the market. The podcasts will also feature a range of special guests including customers, Farm Assured Producers, industry experts in animal health and research, along with livestock and market experts from across the globe. Released weekly on a Thursday, just after lunch at 2pm the Grass Matters podcast is available to download on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please make sure to follow Great Southern on @GreatSouthernFamily across Instagram and Facebook.

    Wrapping up Grass Matters

    Wrapping up Grass Matters

    Description - As 2020 draws to a close, hosts James Freemantle and Andrea Crothers come back together one last time to catch up on their favourite topics from the year and what they’ve learnt about Great Southern.

    • 17 min
    Inside the UK and European Markets with Nick Sherwood

    Inside the UK and European Markets with Nick Sherwood

    Across the world, COVID is still impacting the red meat market, but another looming decision could be positive for Great Southern’s market access – Brexit. Host Andrea Crothers catches up with Nick Sherwood, the Managing Director of JBS Global UK to talk about the impacts of Brexit and COVID on the red meat industry in the UK and European markets, and the changing consumer trends.

    • 28 min
    A Great Southern Producer Perspective with Lamb Producer John Gardiner

    A Great Southern Producer Perspective with Lamb Producer John Gardiner

    In this episode, host James Freemantle sits down with Great Southern Lamb Producer John Gardiner, to talk all things sustainability from a Great Southern Producer’s perspective. James and John also touch on the Sheep and Wool Sustainability Framework and the benefits this will have for the industry.

    • 22 min
    The future of Foodservice with Andrews Meat Industries’ Jacinta Geddes

    The future of Foodservice with Andrews Meat Industries’ Jacinta Geddes

    From Chef to Foodservice General Manager and everything in between. Host Andrea Crothers catches up with Andrews Meat Industries’ Foodservice General Manager Jacinta Geddes to talk about foodservice in Australia. From how the pandemic has affected business, to the passion and pivot ability that has been shown by Australia’s restaurateurs, to the grass fed sector, and to what the future might look like in this space. Jacinta also gives us an insight into her career as a chef working for some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants.

    • 32 min
    The Missing Link - Producing the Great Southern Product

    The Missing Link - Producing the Great Southern Product

    You’ve heard from the Buy and Sell sides of Great Southern, now it’s time to hear from the Make. Host James Freemantle is joined by Sean Naden, Operations Manager of the Great Southern facilities across Southern Australia as they discuss the missing link – how the Great Southern premium product is processed and produced. Sean touches on the role the Operations team plays and the impact of COVID-19 on Great Southern production.

    • 18 min
    A Cattleman’s Life – Dave Ronalds

    A Cattleman’s Life – Dave Ronalds

    In 1964, a Trainee Cattle Buyer got his start in the industry. 56 years on, he has bought millions of head of cattle, working for just one employer. In this episode, legendary cattle buyer David Ronalds chats with host Andrea Crothers about his illustrious career, navigating market crashes, price highs, and devastating disasters that almost saw the end of his own farms.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

TaylorOC ,

Content

Loving the content so far! Can’t wait to hear from guests from different parts of the industry

Jakiewke ,

Volume

Can we please get the voices a bit louder especially noticed it in the Andrews Meats podcast. Otherwise really good!

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