The 59th Dectomax National Shorthorn Show and Sale has defied the trend this week, posting a very solid result despite extremely trying seasonal conditions across much of the sales traditional catchment area.
Nagol Park Shorthorns, Tamworth have taken the title of Grand Champion Bull at the 2018 Dectomax National Shorthorn Show and Sale with Nagol Park XLT M104.
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is seeking to find the feedlot industry’s next up and coming lot feeder to enter long-standing industry award, the ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year.
New research from the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation has shown an inexpensive mineral supplement can have a big impact on the weight gain of cattle grazing wheat crops.
Heavy feeder steers averaged 10c dearer selling from 255c to 308.6c and breed effected the average on the medium weights, which ranged from 245c to 285c/kg, at SELX this week.
Queensland beef producers and agribusinesses wanting insights into the latest research on pasture dieback, cattle herds and genetics are encouraged to attend a free forum at the Brian Pastures Research Station near Gayndah this month.