Top vendor averages on day two of Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale
Top vendor averages on day two of Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale Click to check the original article.
Importance of reproductive efficiency
If beef production was perfect, all our cows and heifers would get pregnant in the first 21 days of breeding season, calve unassisted about 9 – 9 ½ months later and wean off a calf weighing 50% of their mature weight about 6 – 7 months after calving. Our cattle would be living in symbiosis […]
A ‘postcard perfect’ chocolate-box cottage for sale in one of Hampshire’s most sought-after corners
Combining country cottage charm and fresh interiors, this Grade II-listed home is all the proof you need that good things come in small packages. If you hanker after a postcard-perfect cottage, then look no further. Grade II-listed Spinney Cottage is an enchanting property both inside and out. And it is on the market with a […]
The need to calibrate scales for accurate EBVs
THE collection of weights is critical for the calculation of BreedPlan weight EBVs. As scale accuracy can deteriorate over time, weigh scales should be regularly calibrated. Additionally, there can be variation between different sets of scales; this can be removed through the calibration process. This is particularly important in situations where beef producers have multiple […]
Brahman Week 2023 sees solid results conitnue on day two | Queensland Country Life
The grey draft finished on a very solid note on day two, starting with the $50,000 Moongool Mr 565, offered by the Price family of Moongool, Yuleba, and sold to Viva Brahmans, Middlemount. He was closely followed by stablemate Moongool Mr 536, who was knocked down for $65,000 to Bungoona Brahmans, Clermont. Click to check […]
An "exceptional" ram sale in south east
“The rams were the best I’ve seen out here in terms of length of body and wool, which was great to see,” says the selling agent. Click to check the original article.
Farm Progress America, October 3, 2023
Mike Pearson talks about the acquisition of Trimble by AGCO for $2 billion for 85 percent of the company. It’s the largest acquisition in AGCO history. Trimble is a hardware and software company that has long worked in navigation and GSI mapping. Precision Planting was purchased in 2017 by AGCO. The idea is for AGCO […]
Weekly genetics review: Whose job is it to make commercial cattle producers more profitable?
INCREASING profitability for commercial producers is a common theme at any field day, workshop, or seminar in the beef industry. Without doubt, there is a need to have very member of the beef industry aware of, and focused on the opportunities that exist for producers to achieve increases in their individual enterprise profits and contribute […]
Long weekend launches pub revamps at Wyandra, Toompine
Long weekend launches pub revamps at Wyandra, Toompine Click to check the original article.
Allendale Merino sale sees repeat buyers step into the market | The Land
Top-price ram selling to The Doherty Brothers, Goolma, for $3600, with Jamie Stuart, Milling Stuart Pty Ltd, Dunedoo, Tony Indler, Allendale Merinos, Wellington, Andrew Mills, MacDonald and Co Woolbrokers, Dubbo, Peter, Mark and Colin Doherty, Goolma. Photo supplied. Click to check the original article.
Hewitt and MLA heading up Australia’s largest red meat sustainability study
AUSTRALIA’S largest supply chain sustainability research study of the national meat and livestock industry is underway, driven by a partnership between Australia’s leading organic global meat producer Hewitt and Meat & Livestock Australia. Both a research and practical education program, Food for the Future: Sustainability and Australia’s Red Meat Industry will involve and engage hundreds of producers and farmers […]
What are some of the options with livestock finance in a dropping market?
WITH the livestock market dropping so quickly in the past year and putting pressure on margins, it is worth looking at some of the options available in managing shortfalls on livestock finance. The emergence of dedicated livestock finance has made a significant impact on the industry in recent years, giving producers an opportunity to capitalise […]