The Angus Table

Scott Wright, CEO Angus Australia

 Welcome to the new look Angus Australia podcast. This season we'll be bringing you conversations designed to add real value to your business. As members of Angus Australia, you'll hear from the people across the breed and the wider beef industry sharing insights, stories, and ideas that really matter.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Planning Beef 2027 and the Future of Industry Events with Simon Irwin, Beef Australia

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Simon Irwin, CEO of Beef Australia, for a fascinating conversation about running the Southern Hemisphere's premier agricultural event. Simon shares his remarkable journey from stock agent trainee through 30 years with News Corp managing regional publications across Australia, to becoming CEO of an event that attracts 120,000 people from 34 countries and delivers $110 million economic impact to Central Queensland. They discuss the Beef 1988 bicentennial origins, the critical three-year interval that keeps content fresh, why Beef Australia measures economic impact but not business done (changing for Beef 2027), the human X-factor in an AI world, and why reading both The Guardian and News Corp keeps algorithms from pigeonholing perspectives. So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for an inside look at what it takes to run Australia's most significant beef industry gathering. Key topics covered: How Simon's diverse career path—from stock agent to News Corp executive—prepared him for leading Beef AustraliaWhy the three-year event interval is critical to Beef Australia's ongoing success and relevanceThe evolution from grassroots committee to professional corporate governance structureHow Beef Australia has achieved national and international reach with representation from 34 countriesThe accommodation challenge limiting international growth and creative solutions being exploredWhy Beef Australia positions itself "of the industry, not in the industry" The economic impact of $110 million to Central Queensland and why measuring business done matters for 2027The importance of preserving institutional knowledge by maintaining core staff between eventsHow hard lessons learned (like the portable toilet disaster!) improve future event deliveryWhy managing pressure requires perspective and understanding what truly mattersThe human X-factor in an AI-dominated world, the ethics of AI development and concerns about stolen intellectual property in machine learningHow reading across the political spectrum prevents algorithmic echo chambers and maintains balanceThe power of listening twice as much as you talk to understand diverse businesses and perspectivesWhat's changing for Beef 2027: new tech precinct, nose-to-tail focus, and making meat the heroWhy Angus as both a breed and a brand has been "really spectacular" in Simon's viewThe results of 30 years of work in breed plan, MSA, and industry standards on beef pricing and quality Pull quotes: "Beef 88 was so successful they did it again in '91, then '94, and it's just kept going…if something's on...

    53 min

  2. 19 JAN

    Organic Certification, Fair Pricing, and Fighting for Farmers with Marg Will, OSS Advisory

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Marg Will, founder of OSS Advisory, for a wide-ranging conversation about organic certification, sustainability, and fighting for fair farmer pricing. Marg shares her remarkable journey from literally falling out of an avocado tree into organic certification 25 years ago, witnessing factory pollution destroy her family farm and Lake Cowan's ecosystem as a teenager, and building OSS Advisory into a business that has transitioned over 15 million hectares globally to organic production. They discuss the consistent 35% premium organic beef producers achieve, how Central Australian producers added $7 million in the first three years of an MLA project, speaking at the UN meat standardisation committee, and the critical difference between organic as "price maker not price taker,". Marg and Scott discuss truth in labeling and consumer rights, the backlash against ultra-processed foods, and why the beef sector needs to understand they're part of the food industry with responsibility beyond the saleyard gate. So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for a thought-provoking conversation about values, markets, and the future of sustainable beef production. Contact details: OSS Advisory (formerly Organic Systems): https://oss-advisory.com/ This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/ +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn + +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + CREDITS: Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au

    1h 16m

  3. 12 JAN

    A Century of Angus Cattle in Central Australia with Paul Smith, Tieyon Station

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Paul Smith from Tieyon Station in Central Australia for a remarkable conversation about 100 years of Angus cattle breeding in one of the world's driest cattle regions. Paul shares how his great-grandfather Frank ordered a van of Angus bulls from a newspaper ad in 1925, walked them 100 kilometers from the railhead, and slowly replaced all Shorthorns to create the only pure Angus herd remaining in Central Australia. They discuss managing 6,500 square kilometers (650,000 hectares) with just 2-4 staff, breeding and finishing cattle with under 200mm average rainfall, designing cows specifically for the landscape through EBV selection, surviving the 2018-21 drought while managing his wife's breast cancer diagnosis, and why temperament, structure and attitude matter more than anything else. So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for an inspiring story of resilience, innovation, and custodianship in Australia's red centre. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/ +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn + +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + CREDITS: Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au

    53 min

  4. 5 JAN

    Innovation, Resilience and Building a Beef Jerky Brand, with Emily Pullen from Jim’s Jerky

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Emily Pullen, CEO of Jim's Jerky, for an inspiring conversation about building a national beef brand, navigating industry challenges, and remarkable resilience.  Emily shares how her parents Jim and Kathy started with 12 kilos of jerky in 2004 after discovering South African biltong in a Charlton butcher shop, growing to a team of 28 across supermarkets, national petrol chains, and export markets.  They discuss why topside has become an increasingly valuable cut, a devastating April 2023 factory fire and 12-month recovery journey, managing extreme meat price volatility with inflexible retail pricing, the exciting partnership with SunPork building a new shared dehydration facility, and why "lukewarm is no good" in business.  So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for a masterclass in entrepreneurship, family business, and turning adversity into opportunity. Connect with Emily via the Jim’s Jerky website https://www.jimsjerky.com.au/contact-us This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/ +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn +   +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X +   CREDITS: Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au

    1 hr

  5. 29/12/2025

    Global Markets and Industry Leadership with MLA's Mick Crowley

    Connect with Mick Crowley and MLA via www.mla.com.au This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/ +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn + +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Mick Crowley, Managing Director of Meat & Livestock Australia, for a wide-ranging conversation about global beef markets, industry leadership, and the future of Australian livestock production. Mick shares his journey from growing up on a beef cattle operation at Barraba to coaching the UNE meat judging team, working at Blue Stripe Meats with Greg Chapel, and ultimately leading MLA with its 285 staff and $300 million annual budget. They discuss the dynamic 2025 market environment with US tariffs unexpectedly benefiting Australia, the importance of building social capital rather than defending social license, MLA's multi-breed evaluation strategy, and why quality and sustainability will define competitive advantage globally. So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights from one of the industry's most experienced and thoughtful leaders. CREDITS: Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au

    1h 4m

  6. 22/12/2025

    The Science Behind Angus EBVs with Geneticist Dr. Malshani Samaraweera

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Dr. Malshani Samaraweera, Angus Australia's in-house geneticist, for an inside look at the science behind breeding values and genetic evaluation. Malshani shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a tea estate in Sri Lanka to earning her PhD at the University of New England and ultimately joining Angus Australia to work with one of the country's largest phenotype and genotype datasets. They discuss the nature of her role handling big data and maintaining accuracy, the exciting launch of Angus Genetic bringing evaluation in-house, the importance of balance across production, fertility, and efficiency traits, and why following your genuine interest is the best career advice.  So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for a fascinating conversation about the genetics work happening behind the scenes at Angus Australia. Connect with Malshani via email Malshani@angusaustralia.com.au  This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/ +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn +   +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X +   CREDITS: Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au

    38 min

  7. 22/12/2025

    Fodder Markets, Drought Preparedness and Building the Local Ag Marketplace, with Tim Ford

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright reconnects with college mate Tim Ford, founder of Feed Central and the new Local Ag marketplace. Tim shares his remarkable 22-year journey from launching Feed Central in 2002 during the millennial drought with just a notebook and phone, to building a team of 40+ people moving fodder across Australia's east coast.  Tim and Scott discuss the launch of the Local Ag digital marketplace bringing transparency and security to fodder trading, why drought preparedness starts with mindset not just fodder reserves, how hay prices can triple during drought and freight costs match the commodity price. Tim shares the importance of team wellbeing during high-stress drought periods, and his business philosophy of "team, family, friends." From lessons on people management to the critical role of personal networks, this conversation offers insights for anyone building a business in agriculture. So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for a masterclass in entrepreneurship, resilience, and relationship-building. Get in touch with Tim Ford via Feed Central and Local Ag https://www.feedcentral.com.au/contact/  This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/ +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn +   +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X +   CREDITS: Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au

    52 min

  8. 15/12/2025

    Championing Primary Industries and Regional Queensland, with Minister Tony Perrett

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with the Honorable Tony Perrett, Queensland's Minister for Primary Industries and Member for Gympie. Tony shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Kingaroy as the son of a parliamentarian, through 13 years in local government, to running a 2000-head commercial cattle operation and ultimately his “dream job” serving as Minister for Primary Industries. Scott and Tony discuss Queensland's ambitious vision to grow primary industry value to $30 billion by 2030, critical biosecurity investments and managing disease risks through partnerships with Indonesia, the exciting opportunities in Indonesian markets for Australian beef and live export, drought preparedness as a key priority, and why Tony believes the Angus breed has led the way in quality assurance for the Australian beef industry. Pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights from a minister who lives and breathes primary production. Get in touch with Tony Perrett via his website https://tonyperrett.com.au/contact-tony-perrett/  or contact the Ministerial Offce via email primaryindustries@ministerial.qld.gov.au  This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/ +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn +   +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X +   CREDITS: Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au

    49 min
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 Welcome to the new look Angus Australia podcast. This season we'll be bringing you conversations designed to add real value to your business. As members of Angus Australia, you'll hear from the people across the breed and the wider beef industry sharing insights, stories, and ideas that really matter.

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  • Creator
    Scott Wright, CEO Angus Australia
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2025, Angus Australia, All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Angus Table

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