Beef
Country’s cattle count is highest in a decade
Australia now has 28.7 million cattle, the highest level in a decade, with meat production also rising.
Dream result for beef breeder
Hills View stud owner Luke Nowell, 27, who is a shed builder by day, has spent the past three years developing his cattle stud before he sold his first bull for $50,000.
Online forum to improve herd
A cattle genetics body is inviting local farmers to learn more about how to improve their herds at an online forum this week.
Dairy beef grows in popularity
A Irrewarra beef producer has noticed a growing trend in using beef bulls over dairy heifers as more farmers tap into the dairy beef market.
Dairy farmers mooving over
A Simpson dairy farming couple are making the transition from milkers to beef, with speckle park cattle their choice of stock.
Beef pioneer leaves big legacy
Former Colac district beef breeder Andrew Gubbins has received a posthumous Order of Australia Medal, recognising his service to the industry and the wider community.
Polled and placid limousins on show
Tanybryn limousin stud owner Helen Masters has her prime bulls and females, a cuppa, and a chat to offer this Friday on day three of Beef Week.
Stud anticipating industry changes
Pelican Rise limousin stud owner Chris Meade is looking forward to showcasing his bulls this Beef Week with stock suitable for the growing dairy beef market.