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.
Behind the Beef
Claim This Podcastby Scott Wright, CEO Angus Australia
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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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June 1, 2026
Episode 28 | Data-Driven Decision Making and Genuine Community Support, with James Knight
<p>In this special Gen Angus Leadership Program episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with James Knight, operator of Sisters Pastoral Company, for a comprehensive conversation about his transformational journey from a Melbourne corporate career to successful commercial Angus cattle operator. James shares insights from his childhood agricultural passion through jackarooing on a gap year, University of New England studies, and a corporate careers with great mentorship. </p><p></p><p>After a mental health crisis and recovery, he transitioned back to the family farm with wife Georgie in 2016, scaling from 800 to 1,450-1,500 females over 2,200 hectares producing 1,200 weaners annually. His spring calving feeder system replaced unsustainable autumn calving through rotational grazing and technology adoption. </p><p></p><p>James shares how he balances phenotype expertise with EBV focus when purchasing bulls, maintaining stable partnerships with buyers and suppliers, and how his 2.5 FTE team operates on benchmarking and data-driven decisions while staying relationship-focused. Scott and James also discuss the recent animal welfare crisis that revealed the Angus community's extraordinary support and crucial help during his darkest time.</p><p></p><p>So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights on scaling commercial beef operations through data-driven strategy, technology adoption, and the irreplaceable strength of community support when it matters most.</p><p><strong>Key topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>James' childhood agricultural passion sparked by uncle's Deniliquin farm and a gap year jackarooing</li><li>How his corporate career provided operational experience and learning from CEO Adrian Goonan that became the foundation for his farm transition.</li><li>The mental health crisis requiring help and recovery, establishing James’ resilience and reach-out approach characterising his community philosophy</li><li>Business scaling from 800 females/1,100ha (2016) to 1,450-1,500 females over 2,200ha producing 1,200 weaners annually through strategic planning and benchmarking</li><li>Spring calving feeder system shift eliminating unsustainable hay feeding by rotating steers through paddocks achieving 1.5kg/day by September, 2kg/day peak October/November</li><li>The data-driven and ROI-focused decision making process James uses for technology adoption</li><li>James’ bull purchasing strategy, balancing phenotype expertise from father-in-law Bruce with EBV analysis using Angus Tech spreadsheets and feedlot trial validation for carcass/growth.</li><li>Partnership-focused approach maintaining stable relationships with buyers, suppliers, financiers, and team </li><li>Recent animal welfare crisis revealing community strength and the generosity of the Angus community</li><li>Forward breed strategy on carcass traits (EMA, IMF, mature body composition), questioning seed stock/commercial alignment, urging balance on birth weight/gestation coupling affecting calving mortality</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p><p>This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia<u><a href="https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/</a></u></p><p>+Follow Angus Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/angusaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angusaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusaustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/angus-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></u> + </p><p>+Follow Angus Youth Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngusYouthAustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angus_youth_australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusyouthaus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> + </p><p></p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at<u><a href="https://perkdigital.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://perkdigital.com.au</a></u> </p>
May 18, 2026
Data Ownership, Pedigree Integrity, and the Future of Genomics with Paul Flynn, Weatherbys Scientific
<p><strong>Summary of the episode:</strong></p><p>In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Paul Flynn, Director of Research and Development at Weatherbys Scientific, to discuss the beginning of a new genomic service provider relationship with Angus Australia. </p><p>Paul shares insights from Weatherbys' remarkable 250-year family business legacy starting with thoroughbred stud books in the late 1700s, their evolution from mid-1980s laboratory in Ireland using molecular technologies for parentage verification to becoming multi-species genotyping service provider (bovine, equine, ovine, canine, aqua shrimp). </p><p><br></p><p>Scott and Paul discuss Weatherbys’ data ownership philosophy keeping customer control and the agnostic integration approach with multiple evaluation platforms, SNP chip capabilities and their capacity to process 100,000 samples per week. </p><p><br></p><p>They finish their conversation discussing the opportunities AI brings for the management and interrogation of massive datasets, and the importance of values to a 7th generation family business like Weatherbys.</p><p>So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights on the Weatherbys Scientific Partnership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics covered:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How Weatherbys' 250-year legacy began with James Weatherby's late 1700s thoroughbred stud book evolving from mid-1980s Ireland laboratory using molecular technologies to a global multi-species genotyping service provider.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why Weatherbys differentiates by staying in their lanem prioritising data ownership with customers, and maintaining agnostic integration with multiple evaluation platforms without competing in evaluation services</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How the Angus Australia partnership came to be, with technology now aligning perfectly to cover full the suite from workhorse chips to niche traits as standard capabilities</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>A glimpse into the scale of Weatherbys capacity, exemplified in their Irish Cattle Breeding Federation partnership,aiming to genotype 2.4M newborn calves annually (currently 1M+/year) with infrastructure handling 100,000 samples/week</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>What the Versa 85K SNP chip delivers through genome-wide coverage across 29 autosomal chromosomes, ISAG standardised panels, trait markers, and standalone complex mutation tests</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why high throughput capability matters with multiple equipment units providing contingency, lean turnaround times, ISAG rank one laboratory status, and ISO 17025 accreditation with quality management system.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The opportunities AI presents for automating massive dataset interrogation using annotated databases to drive discovery rate, requiring accurate algorithms and managing fear factors through education about long-term breeding gains</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The equine paradigm moment with ISAG approving SNP panels enabling the community to move from traditional microsatellites to genomic uptake, traveling the journey bovine traveled 10-15 years ago</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The importance of Weatherbys values built over 250 years, including trust, integrity and governance as seventh-generation family business</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Paul's memorable beef experience at Shane Ross' Cottage Restaurant in Armidale plus his book recommendation "The Cow Book" by John Connell.</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Relevant links mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Weatherbys Scientific Australia <u><a href="https://www.weatherbysscientific.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.weatherbysscientific.com.au/</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The Cow Book: A Story of Life on a Family Farm by John Connell</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p><p>This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia<u><a href="https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/</a></u></p><p>+Follow Angus Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/angusaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angusaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusaustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/angus-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></u> + </p><p>+Follow Angus Youth Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngusYouthAustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angus_youth_australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusyouthaus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> + </p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at<u><a href="https://perkdigital.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://perkdigital.com.au</a></u> </p>
May 4, 2026
Episode 26 | Family Business, Global Expansion and Supply Chain Ownership, with Darren Thomas, Thomas Foods International
<p>In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Darren Thomas, Group Managing Director of Thomas Foods International.</p><p>Darren shares insights from humble 1985 livestock trading beginnings with father Chris to now three-generation family involvement including his children Jack, Ned and Chloe. </p><p>Scott and Darren explore the 1990s early Angus connection, the brand evolution of Angus Pure, his supply chain ownership strategy, and the ongoing innovation and expansion at home and abroad.</p><p>They discuss livestock as core competency, processing as core business, the Angus breed delivering what it promises, opportunities for young people in agriculture, and family business tenure creating competitive advantage with global customers.</p><p>So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights on building Australia's second largest red meat processor while remaining proudly family-owned</p><p><strong>Key topics covered:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Thomas Foods International growth from 1985 livestock trading/service kill beginnings to Australia's second largest red meat processor and largest sheep/lamb processor exporting to 80-85 countries with five Australian plants</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The journey to being a three-generation family business, the value of being a generational supplier with strong customer relationships, and remaining proudly family owned when the other top processors are all foreign-owned</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The supply chain ownership strategy of owning everything between farmer and end user retailer for efficiency, which allows higher farmer payments and customer value, as well as better control and decision making </li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Thomas Foods’ early Angus connection in the 1990s and how Darren created marketing options for South East producers</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The brand evolution of Angus Pure from Certified Black partnership to developing their own 100% Angus positioning, achieving US market success, and launching Mount Shank premium brand</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why the Angus breed succeeded by backing up great marketing with actual product performance through society research and seed stock suppliers/farmers collaborating for genetic improvement</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why attention to detail and simplicity matter as Thomas Foods' philosophy from home to operations, with people as the foundation and educating for better outcomes.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How Thomas Foods is expanding globally with second US and European plant building, Middle East and India operations developing, as well as a $380M Australian capital expenditure to modernise facilities</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The challenge of over-regulation and export certification costs pushed onto processors, with regulation supporting brand quality but increasing costs and thereby reducing competitiveness</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why Thomas Foods takes a cautious approach to MLA multibreed evaluation by using Angus as best practice case study without reinventing the wheel</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why young people have wonderful opportunities in agriculture beyond primary production including AgTech/robotics/data science/AI/pharmaceuticals, with industry unity making it easier than when Darren started</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Relevant links mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Thomas Foods International <u><a href="https://thomasfoods.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thomasfoods.com/</a></u></strong></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p><p>This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia<u><a href="https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/</a></u></p><p>+Follow Angus Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/angusaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angusaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusaustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/angus-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></u> + </p><p>+Follow Angus Youth Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngusYouthAustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angus_youth_australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusyouthaus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> + </p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at<u><a href="https://perkdigital.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://perkdigital.com.au</a></u> </p><p><br></p>
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