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CREAM OF THE CROP ZOE Hayes from Girgarre East is just one of a contingent of talented finalists representing Victoria in the upcoming nationals. Taking part in the dairy cattle young judges competition, Zoe is a third generation dairy farmer, with her grandparents setting up the Llandovery stud breeding Illawarras for the industry. Read more about Zoe on pages 10 and 11.
VICTORIAN Farmers’ Market Association accredited markets in Bendigo, Echuca, Nagambie, Euroa, Myrtleford and Wangaratta, have welcomed the appointment of Peter Kenyon to the position of field officer. Responsible for overseeing all 33 accredited VFMA markets across the state, the position has been created to give market organisers and participants a more direct connection with the VFMA. Along with strengthening advocacy for accredited producers, Beechworth-based Peter also aims to highlight the value of farmers’ markets to communities and both local and state government. A new role, the position has been created from part-time volunteer positions, as the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association embraces a more progressive agenda representing farmers who sell direct to the public and actively promoting sustainable farmers’ markets within Victoria. “To have a healthy food system in Australia, we need all scales of production,” said Peter.
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“And though there is somewhat of a tendency to concentrate on larger scale production and export to determine success, there is a very large domestic market, which is only growing along with the population. “Our priority is to create a viable level of distribution for people who want to sell to local people. “The VFMA prioritises the importance of farmers’ markets supporting the communities that they are in, and that includes not undermining community shops. “Markets should enhance the community, and attract lots of people to a town or suburb where the event is held, and then everybody benefits and so does the economy. “The VFMA is about setting standards and incentivising market organisers and stall hold-
ers to uphold these standards themselves. “It’s about providing that assurance to consumers that they can confidently purchase regional produce grown by local farmers who operate under specific values and ethics.” With demand only increasing for local, ethically grown produce, lockdowns over the last year have reinforced the importance on a food policy level of viable, smaller growers catering to their immediate domestic market. “As an organisation the VFMA has a huge amount of community good will,” Peter said. “Across the world during COVID, farmers’ markets were shut down as they were considered to be points of potential infection. “The VFMA worked incredibly hard to challenge the perception that supermarkets could stay open and weren’t considered places of infection, but open air markets were. ■ Continued page 16
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Henty MOTY Award recognises innovative farm technology MACHINES at the cutting edge of agricultural technology will be showcased to the industry in the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award. Announced on the opening day, the “farmers’ choice’’ award is presented to the most outstanding new piece of agricultural machinery exhibited at the Henty Machinery Field Days on September 21-23. The award is judged by an independent panel of regional primary producers. In many cases the machine has gone on to become a standard piece of equipment on farms. Judging criteria includes the machine’s purpose and suitability, scope of application, construction, ease of maintenance and service, ease of operation and adjustment, availability of parts and overall value for money.
In 2019, entries range from an innovative hay rake and hay baler to a trailing sprayer and narrow transport planter. The award drew 13 entries with the Coolamon Spreader Chaser, entered by Coolamon Chaser Bins, Coolamon, NSW, impressed judges with its innovation, engineering and design. Highly commended was the Australian designed and manufactured Spin-a-Calf, which turns marking and branding calves into a one-person operation. This year’s line up also includes machines launched in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 field days and ranges from self propelled sprayers to a high density square baler, 12m heavy duty speed disc/stubble cultivator and an optional auger for groupers. There is also an integrated bale wrapper, automated chem-
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‘TIL THE COWS COME HOME: Pictured onsite at the family dairy, Owen Pethybridge (8), Jono Pethybridge, Nora Pethybridge (3), and Molly Pethybridge (6), as their herd comes in for milking. PHOTO: Kieren Tilly
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By KIEREN TILLY THE past two weeks in the Australian dairy industry have seen unprecedented milk solids gate prices hit the $7/kg mark in the North East of Victoria, with president of the United Dairy Farmers of Victoria, Paul Mumford quoted as saying, “Stability and profitability are key to retaining farmers and attracting the next generation.” Mr Mumford went on to say that over the past few years a number of dairy farmers had left the industry because the profit margins have been modest for the work put in, dairying is a 24/7 job. “The prices we are seeing at the moment have the potential to stop that long-term decline in dairy and inject a bit of confidence in the sector,” he said. Third generation milk producer ‘Jono’ Pethybridge is under no illusion that while big prices might result in big headlines, costs
relating to producing milk in 2021 will most definitely bite into his and fellow dairy farmers’ profit margins. “Purchasing hay and grain to feed the cattle along with urea to push grass growth all add up,” he said. Jono is quick to point out that while the news is positive, not every dairy farm will see an increase in prices paid, saying farmers will also have different prices due to their specific production systems. Factors affecting gate prices include the processor they are dealing with, the dairy’s location, and milk transportation options. “All the overheads are increasing; we need these good seasons to get people back to building up a bit of a reserve and resilience, for when the wheel turns again,” Jono said. “It’s up and it’s down, that’s farming, that’s life, you have to get ready for the next downfall. “That’s the way we look at it.”
The Whorouly South farmer said the last three seasons have all been good milk price seasons and this one going forward is the best of the three, with gate prices above the $7/kg for milk solids. The Pethybridge family property ‘Kalimna’ generally has a milking herd of around the 280 to 310 in number at any one time with Jono and his wife Elise reporting the general mood among their dairy colleagues in the North East as very positive. “We are in control of our own destiny, we love what we do, it is a hard slog, and we need good prices and need to continue to get good prices to grow the industry, to get the next generation to move in.” Elise warned of the importance of ongoing support by consumers of dairy farmers. “If they don’t support dairy farmers, they will lose us, you are going to have bigger issues than there being no toilet paper on the shelves,” she said.
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Put Murrindindi on your table WITH the launch of a new online campaign, Murrindindi Food and Wine Group is encouraging all local and regional residents, chefs and cooks to put Murrindindi on their table. President of the group, local blueberry grower and co-owner of Sassy Sister Liqueur, Rob Mitchell, said “the campaign in the lead up to Christmas is to encourage everyone to support local producers”. “To achieve this objective, we have secured a Community Projects and Events Grant via Murrindindi Shire Council enabling us to produce an online campaign,” Rob said. “The Murrindindi Food and Wine Group’s objectives for this campaign are to raise awareness of who we are, our trademark and our producers. “And in the spirit of reciprocal promotional activities, it will be a collaboration with Murrindindi Shire Council, our producers and the Murrindindi Winemakers, with who we have a Memorandum of Understanding.” The project, co-ordinated by secretary Sam Hicks, will see the Murrindindi Suppliers Guide updated and available on the website: murrindindifoodandwine.org.au. The guide will be in a flip-
BOUNTIFUL: Grant Street Grocers in Alexandra was the scene for the promotional photo shoot and video recording, with the table veritably groaning under an array of quality Murrindindi produce. book style and downloadable format. There are a series of online videos created to highlight regional champions and photos used to create ongoing producer highlights. “We’re recognising our 20 year history with snippets and flashbacks, our amazing Murrindindi Food and Wine story and highlighting our members, producers and our comprehensive Suppli-
ers Guide,” Sam said. “As our producers are boutique, many have been affected by slowing or complete stopping of trade due to COVID and this will provide a boost and turn our attention to supporting local, reinforcing every purchase with even a share on social media helping.” The project planning came together earlier in the year and once funding was secured allowed the group
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video work before,” Sam said. “He is highly professional and passionate about the whole North East region and had worked with many of our members and producers. Local winery producers Christine and Phil Challen from Little River Wines in Taggerty came on board, as many of our producers did, for the initial photo shoot and video recording at Grant Street Grocers in Alexandra
in late May this year. Both Phil and Christine noted that the venue’s long table was the perfect spot for the grazing table set up. “There were well over 20 producers showcased including wine, beer, ciders, food and even locally grown flowers,” said Phil. “Sam worked with venue owner Lisa to round up our producers in winter time which is no mean feat - and received a huge amount of support to get products on site for the shoot.” Christine added: “Chef Alan Harding cooked up local fare that showcased our meat and vegetable producers with the table gloriously brimming with all things local.” The campaign will ramp up from August 2021, calling on all residents, chefs, cooks, and everyone who’s interested to download the Suppliers Guide from the website and buy local food and beverages, thereby supporting local businesses and producers. Group president Rob extended his thanks to everyone who’s been involved, along with funding partners Murrindindi Shire Council and local producers. “Put Murrindindi on your table this year - especially in the lead up to Christmas and support local,” Rob said.
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P R O T E C T I O N SET TO BENEFIT: Raffa Fields in Tooradin is looking to boost its seasonal workforce in time for the spring to ensure their asparagus is harvested.
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workers - a common barrier that prevents people from taking on horticulture work. Third-generation asparagus producer Adrian Raffa is one of Australia’s biggest producers and exporters of asparagus at his farm at Tooradin in South Gippsland. At peak harvest Raffa Fields employs more than 200 workers each year. Raffa Fields is one of the many farms in the region’s $1 billion horticulture industry that will benefit from Food and Fibre Gippsland’s project, with a greater understanding of the needs of local jobseekers as it looks to boost its seasonal workforce for this season and for seasons ahead. The grant is part of the Labor Government’s $1 million Seasonal Workforce Industry Support Program (SWISP), which provides support for industry groups to employ additional staff
and deliver new initiatives that assist farm businesses in priority harvest regions to recruit and retain seasonal workers. Under the program, Agribusiness Yarra Valley also received $100,000 to develop a seasonal workforce hub to connect employers with workers, as well as a targeted campaign to entice jobseekers to horticulture work. Cobram and District Fruit Growers received $51,000 to connect more young workers to horticulture jobs, and Ausveg Vic received $56,700 to produce videos in multiple languages to highlight the COVIDSafe protocols of Victorian vegetable farms. The program is part of a $76 million support package to assist the industry to address the workforce challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, and to develop targeted solutions driven by local communities.
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Treasuring our local farmers’ market MORE THAN NUTS: Paul Molina and Diana Gaitan and their children Victoria and Julian inspect walnuts, and other products, being offered by King Valley Walnuts’ Michael Burston at the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market on Saturday:
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ing Valley walnut producer Michael Burston could afford a smile. One of around 20 stallholders at the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market last Saturday morning, he was doing a brisk trade as hundreds of people soaked up the bright sunshine, hopping from one vendor to the next, while Wangaratta Ukes’ rendition of Pink Floyd’s “We don’t need no education” rang out across the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. “It’s been busy, which is good,” Michael enthused. “Selling direct at markets like these has been important, particularly after this year’s poor harvest, due to a very pervasive blight. “With harvest’s volume well down we haven’t been doing any wholesale at all.” While Michael’s one kilo bags of walnuts
were popular, the more adventurous were trying some of the “value added” wares, like walnut oil, kernels baked with flavouring, jars of pickled walnuts and even the walnut soap. The soap’s unique scent and its accompanying material shower bag instantly drew the attention of Wangaratta’s Diana Gaitan, with six year old daughter Victoria ensuring it was a done deal. “There are just so many fabulous things down here at the market,” said Diana, a nod of agreement coming from husband Paul Molina. “We just love coming down and taking
our time to look around and buy the fresh local produce. “It’s a great family outing and a good way to support local producers, and buy everything from fresh bread to jams, and delicious local meats.” It wasn’t just produce that brought Diana and Paul down to the market. “We’re big fans of Wangaratta Repair Cafe,” said Paul. “We always bring things down to get repaired. “Today it’s a toaster and some Christmas lights.
“We just drop them in, spend some time enjoying the market, and then pick up the repaired item when we leave.” For Victoria, and younger brother Julian, the market also offered treats, with Milawa bread a favourite. “Sorry, we’ve sold out of our cruffins,” said baker Jordan Swain, who spent eight hours baking through the night into the morning to prepare for the market. He said the cruffins - a muffin croissant filled with either jam, chocolate or lemon curd - had really hit the spot. ■ Continued page 7
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FEATHERED FRIEND: Jacqueline Sutherland was happy to make a new acquaintance at Sprocket’s free range eggs stall on Saturday. PHOTOS: Jeff Zeuschner
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From page 6 “Our freshly baked corn cobb has also sold out...it usually does,” Jordan smiled, still armed with a variety of sour dough breads. More than 100 of the bakery’s corn rolls were devoured by patrons buying the market’s famous bacon and egg rolls. “We use all local produce from market stallholders,” explained resident spruiker ‘Hedge’, one of a handful of market volunteers helping out. “Gamze bacon, Blue Ox tomato relish and Sprocket’s free range eggs...the breakfast of champions,” she enthused. Young Sunny Schreiber from Greta West certainly wasn’t arguing, munching into a roll, uner the watchful eye of Vanessa Thompson. “I like coming here for the fresh produce and have ordered fresh fruit and veggies online too,” said Vanessa. Fellow market patron Narelle Sutherland had a similar story. With daughter Jacqueline home from Melbourne for the weekend, the pair had enjoyed getting an education on ‘Plastic Free July’ from those at the Ovens Landcare Network stand. And stopping at Sprocket’s free range eggs stall, to inspect the Hyline browns and Black Australorp X chickens for sale, was a must do. “I’ve got several chickens at home, which we’ve bought from here,” Narelle said, noting they were “good layers”. Sprocket’s Jess Harris said eggs laid at the Thoona property had been selling well, the chooks not so. “Last month, with the wet weather, everyone wanted chooks,” she said. “The Black Australorp are typically very popular and we’ve sold out at the last few markets. “In addition to Wangaratta, we go to Avenel, Bright, Euroa, Myrtleford, Mansfield, Yackandandah and Beechworth markets... they’re where the people are.”
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ZOE Hayes of Girgarre East will be representing Victoria as a finalist in the national dairy cattle young judges competition, which had been scheduled to take place in Brisbane at the Royal Queensland Show, in early August. Agricultural Shows of Australia hold the competition in a different location each year to promote livestock judging, parading and the industry as a whole throughout Australia, however, with numerous states in lockdown the competition has now been postponed with a decision yet to be made as to when and how the event will be held, with various formats to be considered. When competition resumes, 23 year old Zoe will be hoping to take out the national title in an event that hasn’t been won by a Victorian in over a decade, with dairy cattle judging all about relating form to function. Young judges look for structure, soundness and strong milk production
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attributes when judging, and Zoe growing up on a dairy farm in a small town dairying community, is the third generation of her family to enter the industry. Zoe will be looking for a high, wide correct frame in the dairy cattle with an impressive mammary system and udder, that has plenty of volume and beautiful form. These are all attributes that the Hayes family breed for at their Illawarra stud, Llandovery, and which they have been repeatedly recognised for in judging at International Dairy Week competitions, taking out such titles as premier breeder and exhibitor of the breed, along with securing grand champion Illawarra cow on a couple of occasions, among other accolades. An Australian breed with international recognition, the Illawarra adapts readily to a variety of climatic
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August 2021 conditions and is renowned for producing in excess of 40 litres of milk per day, with 300 day lactations over 10,000 litres not uncommon. “I do eventually want to run my own dairy farm, but not in the immediate future,” Zoe said. “I know how difficult the industry can be, so when I’m ready the goal will be to own a fully self-sufficient enterprise. “I’ll definitely have Illawarras sourced from the family stud, as well as a mixture of Holsteins.” However, at the moment Zoe is content to concentrate on her day job - working in educational support at a Kyabram school - and participate in judging competitions to keep her hand in the industry. Catching the bug for judging when she was 15, Zoe first competed at the Toowoomba Show for a bit of fun after a friend persuaded her to give it a go, and she won. Looking at good cows is something Zoe has grown up doing, and listening to the passion of her dad and nan as they discussed dairy breeding and what to look for in a cow. Zoe’s father Tony Hayes travelled extensively under invitation to the United Kingdom and New Zealand to judge cattle, taking his family along for the experience. Zoe now applies this
Experiences like competing in Belgium just reinforce that the industry is much bigger than just our backyard, and that there are plenty of opportunities out there. first-hand knowledge in the arena. For this is not the first time Zoe has competed at the nationals. In 2019, she represented Victoria in the national dairy paraders competition which was held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, in a close competition where she placed second. It was also in 2019 that Zoe competed in Belgium at the European Young Breeders Championship, with competitors judged on clipping, leading and judging. Out of 163 competitors from 15 countries Zoe placed seventh overall. “I placed second in the handlers, third in the clipping and then finished seventh in this international competition, up against the best from each country,” Zoe said. Part of the five member Australian team, this was
the first time Australia had ever competed in the championships, with competitors chosen through an application process that was overseen by a panel of different breed committees. “It was an amazing experience with all these participants from across the world coming together in the one place,” Zoe said. “We had to have a translator to speak to all the other countries. “But it was great to be able to see how Australia stacks up on the world stage, and such a great opportunity for all of us being sponsored to attend. “And on a personal level it was great to be part of this competition, and to see how I placed. “With all the youth competition in Australia - because it is relatively small industry - they’re all familiar faces on the dairy circuit, and you are often competing against the same people that you grew up with. “Experiences like competing in Belgium just reinforce that the industry is much bigger than just our backyard, and that there are plenty of opportunities out there.” But for the moment, Zoe is just looking forward to being able to compete at nationals and hopefully bring home the title not only to Victoria, but to Llandovery, and the local dairy community in Girgarre.
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Farm safety progress, but more to do: report FARMSAFE Australia’s Safer Farms Report 2021 has revealed the number of fatalities on Australian farms in the first six months of 2021 has decreased to 20, compared to 33 in 2020. But serious farm-related injuries remained alarmingly consistent reaching 70 reported incidents, proving injury trends have remained flat in the last three years. The annual report produced by Farmsafe Australia - a not-for-profit body working with farmers to improve their awareness of hazards while educating them on best practice ways to mitigate risks - found there were clear misconceptions underpinning farmer safety, health, and well-being. Based on 215 interviews with Australian farmers across eight agricultural sectors, Stevi Howdle, executive officer at Farmsafe Australia said this year’s report focused on digging deeper into farmer’s understanding of their own health and safety decision-making, while dispelling the safety myths circulating in rural communities. “Farmsafe Australia is not the regulator, nor a safety consultant,” Ms Howdle said. “We are an organisation that is dedicated to helping farmers to improve their own understanding of farm safety, and passionate about promoting the importance of physical
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Tea-riffic plans for Ito En Wangaratta-based Japanese green tea producer looks to expand market By RYAN MALCOLM NORTH Wangaratta based green tea manufacturer Ito En Australia is casting a wandering eye to expand their local product into Europe. Visiting Wangaratta during July, company managing director, Masashi Sato, said it was part of the ongoing evolution of the Australian operations, which this year celebrate 20 years since the first commercial seeds were planted in the Kiewa Valley. What began as an initiative to export “cruel green tea” to their Japanese base for refinement and onsale during the island’s offseason, now has firmly entrenched itself in the Australian market. The company’s local processing plant has grown in accordance, now housing an on-site refinery which has positioned Ito En to shift their focus to a broader market thirsting for healthy new options. Their team of 17 in North Wangaratta and four in Melbourne, along with contracted farmers in the Kiewa Valley, now harvest around 1.7 million tonnes of tea per year, with an estimated reap
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make their own decisions which is the best way to effect change, influencing purchasing on a cultural level rather than imposing a whole lot of regulations. “My passion is increasing food literacy so people know what should be available in a region and during which season. “Local markets always reflect local to a degree, and this is how you create food culture by supporting regional food that reflects the landscape. “However, at the VFMA, our ideal is a diversity of local accredited markets across the state, and if you are a grower in Victoria or within 100 kilometres of the border you can sell at any of the markets. “There are no limitations on catchment. “On a food policy level it’s often worthwhile for smaller growers to travel to the bigger markets in the city and sell all their produce, and at the same time generate more exposure to their brand. “So as much as my job is about expanding community knowledge, it is also about championing our growers so that we have a sustainable, viable and vibrant agricultural industry in the state. “It’s about demonstrating the value of local produce, and telling the story of the people who produce that food. “And that is what I see my new role as, primarily that of a storyteller.”
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Yackandandah leads charge on clean energy YACKANDANDAH is one step closer to being powered by 100 per cent renewable energy with a new community battery and microgrid, made possible by more than $550,000 from the State Government. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio recently officially opened Totally Renewable Yackandandah’s Community Battery
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“I feel we have a really strong cow herd with a lot of influence from North and South Dakota. “The strength of the cows behind the bulls can’t be overlooked.” Mr Bates said the sale group of bulls’ maternal lines proves the power of great genetics the stud has invested in. “We are extremely lucky to have a huge influence from the Anvil herd which was heavily built from USA genetics,” he said. Sons of sires include Merlewood Jarcevo M127, who is a Regent and A241 grandson, and last of the Anvil bloodline sires, Anvil N347 and Anvil Nox N392, along with Bellaspur Hallmark M83 and Riddellvue N329 are also featured throughout the catalogue. Mr Bates said the 30 18-month bulls in the sale offered good value buying and ensures clients get good value for money. “They have a great conformation, good feet and great structure,” he said. “What makes these bulls on offer in September so
good is that they are bred to breed good females and add depth to our clients’ herds.” Investing in genomics and DNA verification of parents is under way for the spring sale. “We have submitted DNA samples on all females and sale bulls,” Mr Bates said. “We are hoping the results will be available before the catalogue goes to print so clients can view the bulls’ genomic data and parent verification. “It’s been good to see repeat buyers coming back knowing that the bulls we sell stand up to all conditions, and if there is a problem they know that I’ll try my hardest to get the problem solved.” The auction will be conducted by Nutrien Livestock and Elders, and online via AuctionsPlus. Riddellvue Angus Spring Bull Sale - Wednesday ,September 8, - on-property in Whanregarwen, near Alexandra and online via AuctionsPlus. Visit riddellvue.com.au or their Facebook page for the latest sale updates.
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Premium prices for Banquet genetics PRODUCERS using Banquet bulls are consistently rewarded with premium prices. Grass finishers, feed-lotters and re-stockers alike target progeny of Banquet bulls for their improved performance, temperament and structure. However, the most important premium is the continual improvement of their breeding herd by retaining heifers sired by Banquet bulls. Banquet’s after sale service is well known in the industry. In the unlikely and unfortunate
event that a bull fails to adequately perform the Branson family stand ready to assist in getting your cows in calf. The level of quality assurance that a Banquet bull carries make any failure unlikely. These bulls are bred from a herd that has been meticulously screened with structural soundness being a top priority for over 30 years. Prior to sale these bulls are subjected to extensive vet checking. This includes examination
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Alpine Angus 2021 spring bull sale line-up promises explosive growth THE 2021 Alpine Angus spring bull sale offering 60 HBR and APR Bulls will be held at the Alpine Sales Complex, Rosewhite on Wednesday, September 22 at 1pm. Alpine principal Jim Delany said that this represents a 50 per cent increase on last year and has been years in the making. “We have always been committed to ensuring quality is maintained with the hope that this bigger draft will deliver value to our clients,” Mr Delany said. For many years now the Alpine Angus program has been consistently investing in genetics that push the boundaries with growth spread and calving ease as these traits are the most important to put extra dollars in Alpine’s clients’ pockets. “Of course we use Breedplan as a selection tool but we also put as great an emphasis on getting length, capacity and growth,” Alpine manager Chris Oswin said. “We try to use genetics we know can breed true to type and deliver calving ease and a big growth spread from moderate birth to 600 day.” This upcoming Alpine spring bull sale line up is a direct reflection of the Alpine breeding philosophy - with sale average EBVs delivering breed average birth to 400 and 600 day weights
FIRST RATE SIRES: The Alpine Angus program has been consistently investing in premium genetics, with the current sales draft a direct reflection on the stud’s breeding philosophy. in the top 25 per cent for the Angus breed. The sale line up features sons of AI star sires Baldridge Beast Mode B074 and Baldridge 38 Special both AI sires from US out of one of the USA’s most famous and productive females. They also deliver stellar EBVs and Indexes alongside their outstanding phenotype.
Similarly with feature outcross sire G A R Ashland with his low birth to explosive growth in the top one to three per cent for 200, 400 and 600 day weights plus EMA in the top one per cent plus IMF. Also in the line up are the sons of Karoo Main Event M367 the sire of Alpine’s own home bred AI sire Alpine Main Event Q192 sold to
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er th r u F r a ll o D r u o Y g Drivin 355 Benalla Road Shepparton Phone: (03) 5821 4411. Fax: (03) 5831 2187. A/H Leo 0419 399 109
For more information visit:
www.konigs.com.au
LMCT 11745
S/H
PAY ONLY $$ inc gst
69,900 68,970