Draft constitution for Cattle Australia presented to members
The draft constitution for the new grassfed cattle peak industry body, Cattle Australia has been presented to members for their consideration, ahead of a vote to endorse it on October 4.
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Average bull prices for August at $15,623 and up 18% on last year
The 2022 bull sale season is steaming ahead, with average prices in August maintaining the rapid pace established in July. AuctionsPlus bull numbers were up 18% on last year, with 4,759 bulls offered on the platform during August.
Cattle on feed number over 1 million head
The latest national feedlot survey results, released by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), continues to demonstrate strong performance within the sector with numbers on feed consistently reporting over 1 million head.
Three emerging lot feeder leaders named as grand finalists
Three emerging lot feeder leaders from across Australia have been named grand finalists in the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award, proudly sponsored by Performance Feeds.
Reiland spring sale hits $44,000 for curve bending bulls
Outliers, or bulls bending the growth curve, were in strong demand at the Reiland Angus 2022 spring bull sale on September 3 with prices topping at $44,000. A total of 73 bulls sold from the 79 offered to average $16,219 or a rise of $5824 on the spring 2021 sale. Interfaced with AuctionsPlus, the sale […]
Tassie breeders celebrate 100 years of Angus Society membership
At a recent meeting of the Angus Tasmania breeders group, S Tulloch Scott and Sons were presented with the prestigious milestone of having reached 100 years of membership with the Angus Society of Australia.
Cattle Council focused on transitioning to Cattle Australia
Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) remains focussed on finalising the Constitution for the new peak industry body, Cattle Australia, in preparation for its first democratic Board elections in November 2022. As the legally prescribed industry body, CCA has been mediating with key industry stakeholders to finalise the draft constitution and continue the restructure’s momentum. The […]
Tributes paid on passing of industry leader Bill Bray
Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) has marked the passing of former President William ‘Bill’ Bray.
Coolabunia bull sale tops at $28,000 for bulls and $10,000 for females
The inaugural Coolabunia Limousin Bull sale was held on Saturday, August 13 at the Coolabunia selling complex.
Strong demand for black poll Limousin bulls continue
Strong demand for black poll Limousin bulls continued at the BJF Limousin Invitational Bull & Female sale, the 47 polled Limousin bulls on offer averaged $11,894.
Herefords out to prove superiority off grass in trial
Six producers with purebred and infused Hereford steers have come through the first weigh in the nation’s only grass-fed steer trial.
Young auctioneers show their polish under pressure
Jake Robinson, Nutrien Ag Solutions Dalby, is the winner of the Queensland ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition.
