Rinehart expands Wagyu enterprise
Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has extended her land holdings with the 3900 ha Warrabah Station in the New England to expand a Wagyu enterprise.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Grand champion steer knocked down for $9000
A purebred Angus steer, exhibited by Leon, Kerry and Michael Giglia took out the coveted Grand Champion Led Steer or Heifer title at the 2019 Perth Royal Show.
Producers invited to Tullimba feedlot open day
2019 marks the 10th year of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) and producers are invited to the University of New England’s (UNE) Tullimba Research Feedlot to hear about the latest research developments from Angus Australia.
Examining cattle’s ability to cope with heat stress
The NSW State Angus Committee invites members to attend an upcoming afternoon session of the NSW State Committee Meeting on November 22 from 3pm at the Cowra Services Club.
Grassfed market continues to draw buyer interest
The grass-fed and antibiotic-free markets continue to attract buyer interest, as most of this weeks top prices were animals accredited under these schemes.
Concerns raised for national herd rebuild
Adult cattle slaughter recorded sixteen consecutive months running above year-ago levels before dipping (0.2%) below last year’s levels in August, as national adult cattle slaughter totalled 741,000 head.
Light steers averaging 280c/kg on AuctionsPlus
Light steers under 280kgs sold from 181c to 341c and averaged 280c while the top price was returned by a line of 39 weaned steers from Mount Pleasant, SA on AuctionsPlus.
Heifers down in price but cows and calves up
Cow and calf units last week saw 1,441 head offered on AuctionsPlus, with clearance remaining strong at 70% and an increase of $23 seen.
New sires chosen for benchmarking program
The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) will see the entry of 33 new bulls, selected from over 60 nominations, to produce the Cohort 10 calves.
Stewart crowned Stockman award winner
Angus Youth member Lilli Stewart will be heading to North America after being crowned the 2019 Matthew George Young Stockman Award winner at this years’ Royal Melbourne Show.
Shopping for a high performing sire
With bull and ram sales in full swing, many producers are on the lookout for their next high-performing sire.
Demand for cows and calves remain strong
Demand for cow and calf units continued to remain strong with a 70% clearance and prices ranging from $560 to $1,760 and averaging $1,243.
