Articles tagged: Beef
Dry times worse than tariffs
Cressy sheep and crop farmer Alex Horne says drought and other domestic issues are more pressing than US imposed tariffs.
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.
Rural news in brief
Colac and district beef producers continue to enjoy high cattle prices as the domestic industry booms despite export issues.
Beef boom continues
Colac district beef producers and stock agents are making the most of this season’s beef sales, after prices surged on the back of increased demand.
Council approves poddy farm
A Barongarook West calf-rearing farm can go ahead, despite neighbours objecting to possible environmental impacts from the development.
Healthy prices at weekly sale
Better-quality cattle mostly rose in value at Colac’s weekly market, while plain-quality cattle were mainly firm in values.
Yarding size reduces but prices are good
Cattle numbers and prices eased at Colac’s weekly market, but were still at healthy levels.
Store sale off but weekly cattle markets continue
Colac’s monthly store cattle sale is off this Friday due to coronavirus restrictions, but Thursday fat cattle sales will continue for now.
