Following on from genetics presentations at last week’s Northern Australian Beef Research Conference in Darwin, agribusiness consultant Ian McLean from Bush Agribusiness offers some observations about genetic evaluation systems….. BEING able to understand the genetic information available on individual bulls and seedstock sources is an essential skill for the modern cattle producer […]
With more farms entering agreements, be sure to protect yourself when writing contracts. Click to check the original article.
Winton had five consecutive days of the cattle comfort index on par with severe for southern Australian sheep in the middle of winter. Click to check the original article.
Despite Australian farmers being recognised as incredibly good stewards of the landscape, working to produce healthy plants and healthy animals with world-leading sustainability credentials, this statutory review presents a schism for agriculture and the environment, increasing both red and green tape and time- and energy-consuming compliance. Click to check the original article.
A focus on genetic selection has led the Connor family to successfully produce high yielding cattle. Click to check the original article.
Belka Valley stud co-principal Robyn Jones, Cardiff Merino stud principal, Quentin Davies, Yorkrakine, Elders territory sales manager Merredin, Emma Dougall and Elders stud stock specialist, Lauren Rayner, with the $3000 top-priced ram purchased by Shane Jura, Jura Farms Pty Ltd, Bruce Rock. Proceeds from the sale of the ram have been donated to the Breast […]
The Bureau’s long-range forecast for spring 2023 shows below average rainfall is likely for most of Australia along with warmer than usual temperatures. The warmer spring forecast comes as winter 2023 looks to be Australia’s warmest winter on record. The national mean temperature for winter is currently tracking to be 1.54°C above the 1961–1990 average, which would […]
Mango growers could be using a robot to harvest fruit sooner than they think. Click to check the original article.
“I think also Texas Angus has always been known as a high performance Angus and we weren’t known for carcase eating quality,” he said. “We’ve done the performance side of things, but in the last couple of years, including winning the gold medallion last year, we won the eating quality awards and things like that. […]
Buyers from across the country were not afraid to bid up on the 170 bulls offered, ensuring all the bulls found new homes. Click to check the original article.
WINDS of change are sweeping through the domestic retail beef competition space, driven by the abundance of substantially cheaper livestock and meat available in the supply chain this year. As readers are acutely aware, livestock prices for both slaughter and feeder cattle have declined dramatically since the start of 2023, due to turnoff as a […]
Mort & Co was well represented at the event. WHAT does the colour pink, a Mack truck, Bling, Bowties, Good Food, Great Music, a Meat Auction and a Golf Course, all have in common? The Women of Lot Feeding – Beef Bling and Bowtie Ball, that’s what. Women of Lot Feeding, annual Beef Bling and […]