Angus beef brands have cleaned up at the 2016 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, Branded Beef Competition, taking out 3 of the 4 major awards and 4 of the 7 Gold Medals.
A Shorthorn steer from Phil Burnetts, Crathes Shorthorns, has been auctioned at the Perth Royal Show for $7,000, raising money and awareness for the Black Dog Ride in Western Australia.
With some areas in the West and Riverina regions now under water, we hope they get some reprieve as there will no doubt be major damage to cropping areas and livestock.
The first “Certified Limousin Beef” branded product to be produced in the country will be launched at an open day and dinner at Alexander Downs, Merriwa, on October 15.
Some major feed lotters have dropped their rates at least 5c/kg as some producers are taking the money on offer instead of taking a punt and putting on the extra kilos.
Days Globetrotter L107 shot straight to the top at the 2016 Adelaide Royal, taking out the junior and grand champion bull, and supreme Hereford exhibit.
In total 3 bull sales have been concluded with an incredible overall result, selling just over $2,000,000 worth of bulls in a tremendous vote of confidence for the individual programs and the Shorthorn breed.