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China pulls cork King Valley wineries urge locals to support region’s industry

MAKING HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES: Results released by the Tractor and Machinery Association from their quarterly survey gauging dealer outlook on the current market for tractors and machinery, have demonstrated that the entire market sector is feeling confident with the way sales have been progressing. Underpinned by the current positive outlook from the agricultural industry bolstered by drought breaking rains and favourable weather conditions, farmers and contractors are looking to invest and over half of the machinery dealerships surveyed reported overall turnover as good to very good. BurderAgAttachments owner and general manager Adam Fendyk said there are plenty of opportunities in the region and is looking to employ staff to keep up with the current demand. Turn to page 2 for the story.

WINE consumers are being asked to support local wine producers next time they buy with a wine glut likely as a result of China effectively pricing Australian wines out of its offshore market. China will this week impose a 200 per cent tariff on Australian wine imports that haven’t passed through customers, effectively tripling the cost price for Chinese retailers. Of the region’s exporters, it’s expected to hit Brown Family Wine Group (BFWG) the hardest with China being their largest overseas export market. However, it’s what will happen on a national scale that could result in a wine glut with oversupply of products, challenging price structures and overall pressure on local vignerons’ operational capacities. King Valley Vignerons president Dean CleaveSmith said exporters who have a higher dependency on China will be trying to offload their wine into other markets including the Australian domestic market.

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“It will create a whole ripple effect in distribution agreements, shelf agreements and pricing which is not welcomed by the industry,” Mr CleaveSmith said. This year has been the worst in recent history for the wine industry due to the pandemic and Mr CleaveSmith said this blow comes at a time that producers need the cash flow more than ever coming into the new vintage. “If local people can support producers in the North East and particularly the King Valley when they shop for wine, this would be much appreciated,” he said. Australian wine producers have tried to smooth out the boom and bust cycle as much as possible and have worked hard in elevating domestic wine to the premium quality product that it is, but the latest blow has frustrated many. ■ Continued page 8

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A WANGARATTA based engineering company is proving manufacturing is not only alive and well but booming in North East Victoria. BurderAgAttachments is one of Australia’s largest front end loader manufacturers, making attachments for tractors used in the agricultural industry. Owner and general manager Adam Fendyk said he can’t recall a time in the history of the 30 year old company that it has ever been this busy. He said a combination of good rains in Queensland and New South Wales, which had brought a third of the market back into play, and the Federal Government’s extension of the instant asset write-off scheme for businesses, had also created greater demand. Agriculture was also one of the few sectors to continue to thrive throughout COVID-19. “We were lucky enough to be classified as an essential business providing the front end of the food chain,” said Mr Fendyk. “Our products go directly to agriculture and pretty much every farmer has a front end loader - so there is huge demand and huge need.” Mr Fendyk said because of COVID-19, imported products have been hard to come by, a

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situation expected to be exacerbated because of winter outbreaks forecast in Europe and the USA. He said business “had exploded” because many of his competitors, who are mostly importers, ran out of stock. “When the business started in 1991 we built 25 front end loaders in the first year and had a staff of five - this year we’ll build more than 1000 and we have over 60 people on site,” he said. “Because importers are struggling we’re getting a larger than normal share - but between 850 and 950 is pretty regular for us - so we’re on track for a really big number this year.” Mr Fendyk said he was not only feeling positive about his own business’s growth, but for the economy and the future of Wangaratta. “The thing about manufacturing is that irrespective of how much automation you put in, you still need people,” he said. “Our business is well and truly run by people, for people, to make products for both the Australian and the export market. “Our biggest problem right now is finding people to fill the plethora of roles we have coming up.” Mr Fendyk said there may be a misconception that a business like his was all about steel and welding, when in fact manufacturing of-

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fered a host of opportunities and avenues to an employee. He said when it came to a career, the possibilities were endless, with opportunities to change direction into roles like sales, engineering, marketing and even teaching. “Yes - we have quite a complement of welders here and it’s great for people to be able to start a career because if you have a trade certificate in welding you can work anywhere in Australia it’s highly sought after and well-valued,” he said. “But even if you don’t do an apprenticeship you can start a career in welding just by learning how to weld with us and get some good experience behind you as well.” Mr Fendyk said employees were currently able to supplement their income substantially because of how much overtime there was available due to being so busy. He said while there was a diverse career path for a welder, the company also needed mechanical and hydraulic fitters, industrial painters, assemblers, high tech CNC laser operators and robotic welder operators, along with roles in administration, accounting, sales and marketing. And while there has been talk recently about the number of people looking to relocate from the city to regional Victoria in search of a better work/life balance, Mr Fendyk said it was absolutely true. He said while BurderAgAttachments could be located anywhere in Australia, he and his father - who co-own the business - personally thought North East Victoria was “a beautiful place to live”. “There are jobs galore here and not just with us,” he said. “There is a real chance for people to make a lifestyle change - to buy a house they can afford, to have a job and to only travel five minutes to work.”

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Home sweet home

GENERATIONS: Jane O’Halloran and her father William (Bill) Griffiths still run the family farm. PHOTO: Ellie George

The O’Hallorans continue a 160 year tradition at Grifforan Pastoral

By ELLIE GEORGE THOUGH they left for a short time, in December of 1979 Jane and Michael O’Halloran moved back to Mansfield to run the family business, Grifforan Pastoral Co, a livestock farm 10km out of Mansfield. The couple are fourth generation farmers and took over from William (Bill) Griffiths, Jane’s father. “My father was a sheep man and we still have more sheep then we’ve ever had,” Jane said. “He has also always been into growing seeds, but like a lot of other seed-growers,

we are now smaller in that enterprise.” What started out as one soldier settler block with 3040 cattle is now 900 hectares, consisting of four or five soldier’s settler blocks from the First World War, each being roughly 175 acres. “My grandfather was a Griffith and he had that first block, then my father took it over until he was 50 years old,” said Jane. “He is now 92 and still has a role in the farm, but like me isn’t doing the heavy and active jobs.” Both Jane and her father Bill are now the consultants to the farm, while husband

Michael DYNASTY: Jane and a 160 year e inu nt O’Halloran co Pastoral. tradition at Grifforan

Michael does the active and heavy lifting jobs. “There would have been four or five families out here at one stage,” said Michael. “And both our families have been out here since 1860.” This past season has been very bountiful for the local farmers. “We don’t have any control over the prices; the price is what it is,” said Michael. “A marvellous season makes a huge difference and a marvellous season is what we’re having. “As farmers, we are very lucky.”

As land price continues to sky rocket, more and more young farming families are finding it futile to try to buy enough land to run a farm that creates enough funding. Michael concedes that it is very hard to own your own farm without succession. “Without help from family and without some other source of income, some young farmer trying to come to Mansfield and buy enough farming area to survive on would be almost impossible, I reckon,” he said. Both Jane and Michael have lived in Mansfield for

the majority of their lives. With previous living and working in Melbourne, they say that it’s hard to replace the small town. “It’s a lovely place to live,” said Michael. “It’s good farming land and has a good climate with reliable rainfall. “We’re pretty close to the city and everything we need is here. “People move away because farming land is so expensive but once you go somewhere else it’s hard to get somewhere as good as Mansfield.” The couple stay in Mansfield to not only honour

over 150 years of history and heritage but also because of their love for working with animals and the challenge of running their own farm. “I enjoy working with animals and machines and growing a product that you can feed other people,” said Michael. “That’s essentially what we do as farmers; all farmers grow for everybody. “Without farmers you don’t eat too much. “It’s a lifestyle, though not an easy lifestyle. “It’s very hard at times, though I suppose a lot of things are really.”

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Best of the best at Kanimbla Livestock autumn auction By EMMA OLIVER

POLL HEREFORDS: Q21 is Lot 2, on offer with cows at the Kanimbla Livestock auction to be held on March 11.

MARCH 11 will see Kanimbla Livestock host its first ever autumn offering for bulls under auction, as stud principals respond to the huge success of last year’s private treaty sale held during the season and strong market demand. James McWilliam, one of the principals, believes that after Kanimbla’s 25 years of breeding Poll Herefords this may be one of the most consistent offerings the stud has ever brought to auction with 30 premium quality bulls and 10 stud heifers making the grade. “It is the most consistent offering without a doubt, and due to the drought if the cattle really weren’t top level they didn’t make it through -

we were rigorous in our assessment,” James said. With the majority of bulls on offer from the internationally recognised sire NJW Endure 173D, competition will be fierce on the day at the onfarm sale in Holbrook. Imported three years ago from renowned stud NJW Polled Herefords in Wyoming, NJW Endure 173D has risen to become one of the leading Hereford sires in the world, with sons topping sales through most continents. “From NJW Endure 173D, we have used five of his sons ourselves as they all demonstrate stand-out qualities across the board,” James said. Another NJW import, NJW Hometown 10Y, has also contributed significantly to the seedstock at Kanimbla

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PREMIUM BULLS: Q19 is part of Lot 3, on offer with cows at the upcoming Kanimbla Livestock on-farm auction. ■

From page 4 “The cattle are structurally faultless with amazing feet, have great skin and hairtype, and with docility second to none, Kanimbla has got to the point where we have been striving for excellence and have hit all our objectives and are looking to maintain consistency. “It’s hard in stud farming as you’re always aiming for perfection, but we’re in a great place at the moment and are happy with how the cattle are presenting.” With all bulls independently assessed, semen tested and genomic tested at the Holbrook Vet Centre, Kanimbla Livestock’s reputation for superior quality genetics is confirmed in solid animal details and the

stud’s Hereford Breedplan. Inspections are welcome anytime by appointment with the stud, with a video of each and every bull uploaded onto the Kanimbla website and online platform, Auctions Plus, a month before the scheduled sale, with all accompanying statistics.

Joined with breed leading sires, the 10 elite registered females also on offer on the day have already generated interest from prospective buyers, and with Kanimbla Livestock renowned for their market topping cattle, the stud’s autumn sale on March 11 will be a hotly contested event.

QUALITY SIRE: This French Pure Polled (Apricot) bull is available for sale in the upcoming Pelican Rise auction. STRONG TRAITS: Just outside Colac, Irrewarra-based Pelican Rise Limousin concentrates on calving ease with early growth and developing softness.

Pelican Rise Limousin welcome inspection PELICAN Rise Limousin is looking forward to having you visit their property to check out their bulls. During the breeding season, Pelican Rise have continued to produce early maturing animals that suit the F1 vealer program and have also developed a line of bulls to suit the dairy industry. These bulls have been bred for low birthweight and easy calving and they also make great heifer bulls.

There are also a couple of bulls that could suit stud duties. While Pelican Rise continues to use AI sires their herd bulls rank very highly in many critical areas and these bulls have been collected and semen is now for sale. With the Limousin stud’s breeding focus being on calving ease, temperament, early growth and developing softness which leads to easy-doing Pelican Rise is always looking for breeding alternatives to

strengthen these traits. All animals offered for sale from the stud’s herd are either heterozygous polled or homozygous polled, and all animals come with guarantees on their fertility and temperament. In keeping with modern farming expectations, Pelican Rise are reducing artificial inputs and practising regenerative farming methods, and believe that this is already showing benefits in the health of their cattle.

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VFF announces election results THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced the outcome of its elections for VFF president and vice-president, as well as a number of VFF commodity groups and policy council positions. VFF returning officer and chief executive officer Stephen Sheridan welcomed the next generation of leaders poised to be the voice of the VFF and Victorian farmers. “I have today announced that Emma Germano has been elected as president and Danyel Cucinotta as the VFF’s vicepresident,” Mr Sheridan said. “I congratulate both Emma and Danyel on their appointments and look forward to working with them and the wider VFF team to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members and regional Victorians over the coming years. “The VFF also thanks and acknowledges the interest and contribution of our unsuccessful candidates, and we encourage them to continue to contribute to the VFF and the farming community into the future. “The strong interest in these roles demonstrates that the VFF is a healthy democracy.

“I would like to thank all of those who not only nominated for roles, but are also passing the baton onto the next generation. “In particular, I would like to thank David Jochinke who has been our president since 2016 and has left an enormous legacy to ensure agriculture has a bright future ahead. “A number of long standing committee members are also stepping aside to facilitate succession in the VFF, and we would like to thank them for their significant contributions over the years.” Elections were also held for the below contested positions and the VFF congratulates the following elected candidates: United Dairyfarmers of Victoria Region 10- Wannon: Bruce Knowles. Water Council - South West: Peter Delahunty. Water Council - Central: Kain Richardson . There was a tied election result in the North West Water Council region. This will be referred to the VFF Policy Council for decision on whether a re-election will be held or if the result will be determined by other means.

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primary producers. She is passionate about building on the legacy of the VFF by evolving and modernising the organisation, utilising assets responsibly and effectively, fostering a connected and engaged regional and rural farming community. Danyel Cucinotta: Danyel is a third-generation Victorian caged-egg farmer helping to operate her family’s egg farm, onsite cafe and deli in Werribee on Melbourne’s western outskirts.

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King Valley wineries urge locals to support regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry and two that are about to land there that will be hit with the tariffs.â&#x20AC;? Wine that arrives in China also has to undergo new testing processes, delaying the time it takes for imports to clear customs. There is a value-added tax and consumption tax that goes on top of the tariff as well so the cost price will increase up to three times the cost price as to what it is now. BFWG clientele ranges from restaurants, on premise, retail, e-commerce, wholesalers and distributors in regional areas of China. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You would hope the government could sit down and talk about it and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impacting more than just wine, as China and Australia have a challenged relationship at government level at the moment,â&#x20AC;? Mr Carroll said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wine is paying the price for that at the minute and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to hope the conversation can be had that actually gets us to a better place over time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only been a couple of years since we introduced

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the free trade agreement and it would be good to get back to that level or at least some terms that allow us to compete and sell the product to consumers who really enjoy our wine.â&#x20AC;? Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the Australian Government rejects claims that producers are dumping their goods in the Chinese market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Australian Government categorically rejects any allegation that our wine producers are dumping product into China, and we continue to believe there is no basis or any evidence for these claims,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue to work with our wine industry and Chinese authorities as part of the ongoing dumping investigation, but we will of course consider all of our options moving forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Australian wine is hugely popular both in China and across the globe due to its high quality and we are confident that a full and thorough investigation will confirm this.â&#x20AC;?

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North East bucks state shearer shortage trend BY JAMES ROBINSON jrobinson@ nemedia.com.au

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Wandi Nut Festival in a bind Desperate need for more volunteers to secure the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future By JAMES ROBINSON THE Wandiligong Nut Festival is in dire straits and in desperate need of committee members if the popular event is to go ahead in 2021. Attracting around 5000 people each year, the autumnal event was meant to be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had to be shelved. And now the whole enterprise is in jeopardy if volunteers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for as many members

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Cats have $12 million impact on agriculture in Australia A NATIONAL study has found that diseases carried by cats are having a $12 million impact on Australian agriculture each year with the sheep industry the worst impacted. The study was undertaken by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub of the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program. It looked at the impact to Australian agriculture from diseases that came to Australia with cats and that depend on cats to reproduce and spread; toxoplasmosis, sarcocystosis and cat roundworm. Infected cats release millions of tiny parasitic ‘oocyst’ eggs into the environment with their faeces. They can persist in soil, pasture and water for many months, where they can be ingested by livestock such as sheep, goats and cows, and by poultry. Australian chief veterinary officer, Dr Mark Schipp, welcomed the research as the first study to estimate the national production costs of cat-dependent diseases on farm animals. “While the environmental impact of cats has been well

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COLLABORATION: Dr Patrick Taggart from the University of Adelaide School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Study co-author. Photo: Cary Hay recognised, this research shows there is also a significant impact on livestock production,” Dr Schipp said. “It is easy for livestock to contract these parasites as they simply need to graze in an area where cats have defecated. “While cat-dependent diseases affect Australian livestock, meat produced in Australia is wholesome and safe. “Our meat inspection processes are thorough and effective, and our strict bios-

ROUND WORM: The Australian sheep industry is the most impacted by catdependent diseases and parasites like this cat round worm.

ecurity laws help to ensure we can continue to enjoy our world class produce into the future.” Lead author Professor Sarah Legge from the Australian National University and the University of Queensland said these cat-dependent diseases have a range of impacts on infected animals. “We found that toxoplasmosis infections cause the loss of over 62,000 unborn lambs each year in Australia, costing the industry around

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LOST PRODUCTION: Meat infected with a sarcocyst.

All visitors to the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) coming from fruit fly infested areas of Victoria and other parts of Australia should take care, when bringing fruit into the region. Care should be taken, whether the fruit comes from the visitor’s home region or are purchased on the way, that their fruit is not infested with Queensland fruit fly (Qfly). In some areas, such as the Riverland in South Australia and the whole of Tasmania and Western Australia, it is illegal to bring fruit into these areas. These restrictions are legislated as fruit fly Pest Free Areas and heavy fines are imposed if restrictions are broken in these states. While the GMV does not have these restrictions, any fruit that is infested with Qfly, whether it is locally grown fruit or fruit brought in from other areas, is a risk.

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VFF responds to state budget from paddock to port continue to be neglected. “We’re still no clearer on whether the incredibly important Murray Basin Rail Project will be finished as originally planned back in 2016,” he said. “At a time when regional Victoria is crying out for investment to help lift us out of recession, the fact is billions are being spent on metropolitan rail projects, while the Murray Basin Rail Project enters its fifth year of uncertainty. “We are also disappointed the government has failed to secure access for Victorian farmers to the Onfarm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme by matching the federal funding. “We hope the Victorian Government finds the cash to assist farmers to invest in drought proofing water infrastructure.” The VFF is delighted that a number of its priority projects have been funded in the budget, including: z $30m for the Agriculture Energy Investment Fund; z Funding to support Victoria’s agricultural exporters; z Funding to address regional telecommunication blackspots; z Funding to assess regional Victoria’s agriculture industry skill needs; and z Increased funding for fuel reduction program, including $5m for roadside activities.

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Dairy farm plastics recycling target receives federal funding boost THE dairy industry’s target to recycle 100 per cent of plastic silage wrap waste on farms by 2030 has received a big boost, with the award of a $965,400 grant to Dairy Australia from the Commonwealth Government’s National Product Stewardship Investment Fund. The funding has been awarded by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to develop a collection and recycling system for plastic wrapping used for silage making on farms.

Australian Dairy Industry Council president Terry Richardson said the grant will accelerate a key recycling target within the Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Framework, which sets agreed sustainability commitments across dairy farming and manufacturing. “This Federal Government grant will accelerate our ambitious target to recycle 100 per cent of plastic wrapping used in silage making on farms each

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Solar calculator tool helping to drive egg farmers towards carbon neutrality THE egg industry is already one of the most sustainable agricultural sectors in Australia, but Australian Eggs is on a mission to continue to drive farmers towards carbon neutrality by delivering research and tools that will enable farmers to take steps towards a sustainable future. Considering ways to help the industry become more sustainable, Australian Eggs

saw an opportunity to help small to medium egg farms, which don’t have the resources to investigate and analyse the viability of solar energy. This prompted the development of the solar calculator tool. The solar calculator works by identifying farmer options and guides consideration, as well as accelerating the adoption of renewable energy in the egg industry.

Egg farming uses a significant amount of electricity as air conditioned sheds are required to ensure hens are safe from Australia’s harsh climate. Solar energy works well for the egg industry as energy production mirrors the energy load from cooling systems across the day. In response to electricity costs increasing over the past decade, some larger

egg farms have already successfully implemented large scale solar projects to both lower their energy costs and improve environmental outcomes. Managing director of Australian Eggs Rowan McMonnies said 10 of the country’s 12 largest egg producers have some form of solar energy powering their farms. “Research tells us the community is interested in envi-

POINT OF LAY: Egg production already has the lowest carbon footprint of common animal protein sources.

ronmental issues and how agricultural industries are going to lower the carbon footprint,” he said. “We’ve developed a solar calculator to allow egg farmers to see how solar could work on their farm, and how much they could reduce their power bill. “Egg producers who have installed solar panels are noticing the difference.” Egg production already

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Rain brings Australian farmers second biggest grain crop AUSTRALIA looks set to harvest its second largest grain crop on record, with a massive jump in the production levels of wheat, barley and canola, according to ANZ’s latest Agri Commodity Report. Ideal cropping conditions over the past year, following two years of drought, has the overall Australian grain crop tipped to surpass 50 million tonnes for only the second time on record. With the main harvest activity continuing to progress from the northern states to the southern cropping regions, current forecasts predict that wheat production alone could jump by more than 100 per cent to around 30 million tonnes. Commenting on the report, head of Agribusiness at ANZ Mark Bennett said: “It’s great to see growth from those regions that were most drought-affected over the previous two years. “For example, the major turnaround in New South Wales is likely to see a harvest more than four times the size of last year’s, coming in at between 10 and 12 million tonnes. “While the scale of the crop has created a lot more work, many of the earlier disruptions we were expecting to see as a result of border restrictions have fortunately not eventuated.

“We’ve also seen that the scale of the crop, combined with expected large crops from other countries, has contained domestic prices to some degree, though they’re still at a level welcomed by most in the industry.” Global dynamics around grain production and consumption will impact both the price received by the Australian grain sector, as well as the level of trade volumes. A forecast strong Russian grain crop will provide competition in some of Australia’s major markets, but its overall impact on price will be lessened by lower crops in countries including Argentina and Turkey. China imports only around six per cent of Australian wheat, and while the new tariffs on Australian barley have contributed to a price fall, the overall disruption to trade and price has been limited. Looking ahead, the industry will be closely monitoring the global grain consumption outlook. Feed and food demand remains strong, with the rapidly rebuilding Chinese pig herd likely to lift feed requirements. That said, ongoing strong global production levels, combined with high stockpiles, could subdue price rises for at least the medium term.

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After a tough year, the sheep’s back

YEAR AHEAD: Head of Agribusiness at ANZ Mark Bennett believes there are positive signs for the sheep industry going into 2021.

THE ongoing recovery from the drought in many sheep producing regions will continue to see restockers drive price levels, as farmers work to rebuild their flocks to pre-drought levels, according to ANZ’s latest Agri Commodity Report. This is largely driven by optimism for a strong recovery in sheep meat consumption levels, particularly as consumers move back to restaurant eating, after a year of COVID-19 related home cooking. The levels of both lamb and mutton exports to major markets such as the US, China and the Middle East are also continuing to recover towards previous levels. Commenting on the report, head of Agribusiness at ANZ Mark Bennett said: “After a volatile year, the Australian sheep industry is seeing positive signs heading into 2021. “While 2020 threw up a number of challenges for the sector, primarily through COVID-19 related disruption to both processing and exports, there are now strong demand signals, particularly for sheep meat, and we are likely to see prices remain strong for the medium term.” While some agri sectors have dipped as a result of exportrelated nervousness, Australia’s

sheep meat exports are relatively diversely spread, reducing the concentration risk on key markets. A recent settling in the level of wool prices has also provided some cautious optimism for wool producers heading into 2021. However, Australia’s wool exports have been among the most exposed to both global trade and COVID-19 related dynamics, so the full implications could still take some time to play out. As a product largely aimed at luxury markets, Australia’s wool exports have remained vulnerable to downturns in major economies, particularly Europe. The current trade dynamics with China have also contributed to industry nervousness given Australia’s wool industry’s reliance on that market. However, these concerns are partly tempered by the fact that Australia is the only possible supplier of the wool quality and volumes appropriate for the Chinese wool processing industry. The recent levelling out of Australia’s national sheep flock numbers following decades of decline, combined with a positive weather outlook and strong demand for sheep meat, are considered by many in the industry as some of the best signs of growth in years.

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Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cattle herd facing long recovery MACADAMIAS: Knowledge gained from the research will allow the Australian industry to explore new and innovative ways to boost productivity and profitability through genetics.

Tree genomics program sequences 300 macadamia varieties to improve productivity and profitability THE National Tree Genomics program is in the final stages of sequencing over 300 macadamia wild and cultivated varieties. The national program harnesses cutting-edge genetic technologies for the benefit of Australian horticultural tree crop industries. New tools are currently being developed that will equip Australian plant breeders to deliver new varieties with key productivity and profitability traits. New tools will also stem from this program for growers to enhance farm productivity. The program involves separate components working together to deliver a deeper understanding of the relationship between tree crop traits and their underlying genetics and genetic mechanisms. Hort Innovation research and development manager Dr Vino Rajandran said â&#x20AC;&#x153;sequencing these diverse wild and cultivated varieties of macadamia trees is extremely importantâ&#x20AC;?.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new knowledge gained from this research allows the Australian industry to explore new and innovative ways to boost productivity and profitability through genetics,â&#x20AC;? Dr Rajandran said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hort Innovation Macadamia Breeding Program will be critical in converting this new knowledge into new varieties for Australian growers.â&#x20AC;? Chief executive officer of the Australian Macadamia Society Jolyon Burnett said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The national breeding program is one of the most significant investments the industry is making in R&D. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are investing because we are confident that we can build on the genetic diversity in the wild macadamia trees to develop new cultivars with improved attributes for both growers and global consumers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These improved varieties should give Australian growers a competitive advantage over macadamia growers in other countries and see Aus-

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on margins throughout 2020, between high priced cattle, and retailers and exporters who are reluctant to increase beef prices to a degree which would deter consumers. Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major beef trade competitors including Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, continue to grow in production volume, as well as benefiting from far lower currencies, leading to cheaper exports. Despite this, Australian beef continues to maintain its world-leading reputation for both quality and food safety. Looking ahead, while some uncertainty lingers about Australian beef exports to China, trade is still flowing strongly, while recovery from initial COVID disruptions continues to impact other major markets including Japan and South Korea. While 2021 presents new challenges for beef exports, particularly from strong North and South American competitors, the outlook remains optimistic.

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Report sets agriculture up for a sustainable future THE input of more than 500 farmers and subject matter experts has contributed to a report released by the National Farmers’ Federation, which is a preliminary step towards transforming the relationship between agriculture and environmental management and enhancement. The Recognising On-farm Biodiversity Management report delivers on Phase 1 of the Federal Government’s Australian Farm Biodiversity Scheme and was prepared by the Australian Farm Institute. “Farmers manage over 50 per cent of the Australian landscape,” NFF chief execu-

tive officer Tony Mahar said. “Farmers and agriculture are therefore critical to delivering positive environmental and sustainability outcomes, including looking after our important biodiversity, managing our soil and protecting our waterways. “This report starts the process to better recognise farmers for their stewardship and to develop a framework that sees a real team approach between farmers, government and private industry.” The NFF’s roadmap for agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 is clear on the benefits that can flow when farmers embrace sus-

REPORT: Farmers and agriculture are critical to delivering positive environmental and sustainability outcomes, including looking after our important biodiversity, managing our soil and protecting our waterways.

tainable farm methods as part of a co-ordinated national framework that drives productivity and profitability. “Taking a collaborative and carrot-based approach as opposed to a top-down stick approach has the potential to be a real gamechanger for farmers and the environment,” Mr Mahar said. “Our goal remains â€” we want to see farmers recognised and, where appropriate, remunerated for their positive environmental outcomes.” AFI executive director Richard Heath, author of the report, said during the

consultation, farmers identified the complexity, cost and difficulty of assessing and participating in multiple programs, as barriers to participating in current stewardship programs, including market-based initiatives. The report found that best results were likely to come from an overarching framework that connected and verified current and emerging programs, providing farmers with choice. This framework will provide a pathway to assuring market access, demonstrating robustness of verification and measurement tools, and supporting the further

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FARMERS can now better understand the potential opportunities from carbonreducing activities using a farming tool developed by CSIRO, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national science agency. The LOOC-C (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Look Seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) app gives farmers detailed assessments of how their land and farming practices could be eligible for rebates under the Climate Solutions Fund (CSF). The newest update of the app now includes measurement of soil carbon and beef cattle herd management. The app gives estimates of abatement quantity for CSF methods in Australian Carbon Credit Units for specific land areas, like a paddock, and is consistent with the latest version of the National Carbon Accounting Model, which is used to estimate land sector carbon emissions. This means LOOC-C users have access to the most up to date carbon estimates available, at the touch of a button. CSIROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LOOC-C project leader, Peter Fitch, explains that the aim of the tool is to help farmers and land managers participate profitably in greenhouse gas mitigation and maximise the benefits to the land from carbon markets

WHOLE ENVIRONMENT: Carbon farming is a way for landholders to help reduce national carbon emissions by capturing and holding carbon in their plants and soil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LOOC-C is unique and the quickest way of finding out what carbon farming options are available for your farm, what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eligible for and what the benefits might be,â&#x20AC;? Mr Fitch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see it as a high-tech conversation starter that enables farmers to undertake a preliminary assessment of options and connect them with a suitable next step for their carbon farming journey.â&#x20AC;? Dr Kate Andrews, chief executive officer of NRM Regions Australia, has endorsed the tool since its launch in December 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This app is an example of what the industry needs at the moment, allowing opportunities in the carbon market to be explored simply and without obligation,â&#x20AC;? Dr Andrews said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can tell that the development of the app included input from both landholders and project developers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see these types of products coming from CSIRO.â&#x20AC;? The Queensland Government has been quick to see the value of the tool and has been using the app as part of the roll out of its Land Restoration Fund. Carbon farming is a way for landholders to help reduce national carbon emissions by capturing and holding carbon in their plants and soil, generate environmental and on-farm benefits, and get paid for it. Examples can include planting trees, retaining vegetation rather than clearing it for cropping, reducing soil tillage or improving pasture for livestock.

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Finalise your livestock fire plan now VICTORIAN primary producers are more aware than most, particularly after the devastating 2019/20 bushfires, the importance of being prepared and having a plan in place for their livestock. Effects faced include: damaged fencing and other infrastructure; facilities and supplementary feed stores; burnt pastures; and devastating loss of thousands of sheep and cattle. Producers were also required to move around 160,000 livestock to alternative locations across Victoria and interstate urgently both prior to, during and post the bushfires. All livestock owners should be prepared and have a clear strategy to apply in the possibility of a fire emergency on their farm. A key factor in minimising the threat to livestock during a bushfire or on extreme fire danger days, is to identify safer areas onfarm where livestock can be moved to. The area you choose will depend on the type of livestock and their expected behaviour during a bushfire. To reduce potential injury and death to livestock you should consider relocating stock to designated

IN CASE OF FIRE: Don’t leave livestock management to the last minute, get a clear strategy in place in the event of fire emergencies. low risk areas during days of high fire danger and Total Fire Bans. Low risk areas include: ploughed paddocks, areas cultivated and kept free of combustible vegetation; bared-out paddocks, provided they are well defended by fire breaks; irrigated paddocks or paddocks containing green

summer crops (green feed does not burn easily); and stockyards that can be wet in advance, however, the yards must be well defended as the fire front passes. All low risk areas should have sufficient drinking water to enable stock to remain in the area for extended periods of high fire risk

hold livestock during a bushfire, if protected by a firebreak. If this is your preferred option, consider using a sprinkler system, similar to stock being held together on a hot day, they can suffer heat stress. Horses should not be locked up in small areas or stables but moved to an

and high temperatures, be protected by firebreaks and be free of leaf, twigs and bark build-up. Areas where there are dams and swamps are another possible option. For more information see stock containment areas for emergencies. Stockyards have been known to successfully

open paddock with minimal vegetation, so they can move freely. Horses are good at moving themselves to safe open areas and usually suffer minimal burns if left to do so. If equipment such as rugs, halters and flyveils remain on horses, the plastic may melt, and metal buckles can burn the animal. Therefore consider using rope halters for easier handling and management. It’s crucial not to open gates that may allow stock access to public roadways, as any animals will be a hazard to traffic in smoky conditions. On days of extreme fire danger or on the day before, stock should be moved into lower risk areas on-farm, or to a safer property. Agriculture Victoria advises livestock owners to act early and not get caught trying to move stock as a bushfire approaches, listen to weather forecasts and observe your own environment to help you decide when to put your plan into action. For further assistance on preparing a farm and livestock bushfire plan see the emergency management pages or contact the Agriculture Victoria Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

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on private property, as well as increase community resilience to bushfire. “Managing vegetation around your property is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe in a bushfire,” Anne said. The Victoria Planning Provisions (VPPs) contain extensive and detailed policies for bushfire planning. The VPPs set out a comprehensive set of bushfire policies to strengthen the resilience of settlements and communities to bushfire through risk-based planning that prioritises the protection of human life. They also control the clearing of vegetation in Victoria. If you want to clear vegetation from around your property you may need a

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THE POWER OF WATER F

armers across the state are smiling with record crops and fat cattle and sheep. After six years of drought, it’s about time we got a break. This year’s record crops are a reminder of the power of water. Without it, there is no rural economy in Australia. Without water, $65 billion of income generated simply evaporates. The reality is we only got through the drought by the skin of our teeth with heartache and economic pressure that city people can’t imagine. Australian Pump Industries, Australia’s leading manufacturer of engine drive fire pumps and water movers, are famous for a combination of quality, performance and value for money. They are a classic example of how a company of only 50 people can develop great products and not just support farmers and the rural communities in Australia but export to even the United States. Victorian dealers understand that water is everything and the ability to move it efficiently and at the lowest cost is absolutely essential for successful farming. Here are a few examples of Aussie’s product range helping the farming community. AUSSIE FIRE CHIEF . THE WORLD’S BEST LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE FIRE PUMP Aussie Pumps launched this product on the market over 25 years ago. There were already products available, but Aussie Pumps realised the only thing that would justify a new player was to do it better and provide users with advantages not previously available. That creation of differentiation had its costs. It simply costs more to make a better pump and load it with features. On the other hand, because the company is a family owned, no frills operation, their prices are hundreds of dollars lower than other brands with products that simply can’t measure up to the Aussie Pump features. The Fire Chief delivers a whopping 75 metre head and will prime through a vertical lift of 7.6 metres. Best of all, it delivers a whopping 150 litres per minute at a 60 metre head.

That’s the duty point to fight fires, to flush out a stock crate or just to transfer water from one dam to another. The Fire Chief is most popular with the Honda petrol engine, in either 5.5hp or 6.5hp configuration. Pumps are available with frame or skids and anti-vibration mounts. The pump comes with a huge 7.5” diameter single impeller that outweighs its competitors by around three times. That weight signifies an investment in material. It’s a cost driver, not a cost saver. The Fire Chief has loads of features that others don’t offer including steel caps and chains on the three way outlet. The 2” replaceable suction port gets 25 per cent more water into the pump than its competitors, who use a 1.5” inlet. That extra water delivers better performance, with the big belly body of the pump having water passages to accommodate the extra flow. Imagine having a pump that simply delivers more water at pressure. It’s not only about firefighting but even filling tanks for gravity feed to stock troughs. It will move water further and faster. That means less trips to the pump to top up the fuel tank, spot fires doused faster and major cost savings. As if you needed more reasons to consider buying the world’s best pump. Consider not only the cost savings, compared to other major brands, but also consider that it’s a first world product, not made in a third world country at reduced labour costs. They also believe in the product enough to provide it with a five year warranty, five times longer than most competitors. THE NEED FOR BIGGER PUMPS The ‘Mr T’ twin impeller, big brother of the Fire Chief, delivers a substantially higher head than others. It has a whopping head of 95 metres and a maximum flow of 500 litres per minute. At 60 metre head it delivers 240 litres per minute. That kind of performance simply needs more horsepower to deliver. Aussie’s Mr T is powered by a

AUSTRALIAN MADE: Aussie Pumps have ramped up production ahead of the fire season of the famous Aussie Fire Chief.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: Michael Piazza at Ovens Valley Chainsaws believes in quality products like Aussie. 9hp Honda or a 13hp Honda with electric start options. This year, Aussie has even introduced a new long range fuel tank option, offering up to 4.5 hours of continuous operation. Again, the company aims to deliver more flow at high pressure, creating cost savings and efficiencies. All Mr T units are provided as standard in heavy duty roll frame with the electric start versions for battery installation. OVENS VALLEY CHAINSAWS PUMPED WITH AUSSIE The team at Ovens Valley Chainsaws and Lawnmowers are fully stocked and ready to help you with their friendly advice and service. They are located at 52 Myrtle Street in Myrtleford. “We stay away from third world cheap products,” store manager Michael Piazza said. “Aussie’s fire pumps are much better value than any other major brand. “They back up the quality with a five year warranty that nobody else does.” AUSSIE’S AG PUMPS . TOO SMART Aussie Pumps quickly realised there was real demand in agriculture for pumps capable of handling aggressive farm chemicals.

It wasn’t just pesticides and weedicides, the big driver was liquid fertilisers. With a product range of 2” and 3” pumps, manufactured from 30 per cent glass filled polyester, they were able to introduce farmers to self priming petrol or diesel engine, electric and even hydraulic drive pumps. Australia’s leading sprayer manufacturer, Goldacres, uses Aussie hydraulic drive and engine drive Aussie 3” Smart Pumps in their fertiliser handling equipment, including Goldacres’ amazing ‘Batchmate’ . The equipment is an essential tool for farmers who have learnt the hard way that using an aluminium fire pump to transfer chemicals is not only slow (and time is money), but the corrosive nature of the liquid can substantially shorten the life of the pump. Not only that but most of those pumps do not have Viton or EPDM seal kits and consequently are not compatible with corrosive liquids. The result, leaking seals, contaminated soil and a waste of a very valuable commodity, the fertiliser itself. “Farmers need to have a pump that is suitable for the varied applications found on the land,” said Michael.

“Aussie’s Smart Pumps are especially designed for pumping fert chemicals.” The Research and Development department at Aussie is now working on a big 3” pump that will deliver up to 1500 litres per minute in 30 per cent glass filled polyester. The company designed a stainless steel belly band that is a huge advantage over competitor products. It means that when the pump needs to be cleaned out, or rinsed from chemicals, you simply open the belly band. The pump body breaks in half, giving access to the complete internals, for a quick washout with a hose. Rinsing the pump out of chemicals is a piece of cake. The pump is a 3” by 3” extension of the Aussie Smart Pump line-up and is available in either Honda petrol or Yanmar diesel engine drive. “We even put a stainless steel frame on this machine because we know it is going to be used in corrosive applications,” said Aussie Pumps’ chief engineer, John Hales. The team at Ovens Valley Chainsaws know that having the right product, means the farmer may end up with three or four engine pumps. One high pressure pump for firefighting, another pump for handling agricultural chemicals and yet another one for handling high volumes of water fast for efficient water transfer. GREAT LITERATURE . FIRE SURVIVAL GUIDES Aussie produces a free Fire Survival Guide for farmers or homeowners who want to protect their property. The guides are available at all authorised dealers. They have them ready to hand out to interested parties. A new version, the 2021 version, is at the printer’s now and will shortly be available for circulation. It’s got more info and is inspired by the events of last year’s Black Summer. “The Aussie team have learnt from their experience with farmers and users,” said Michael. “That really helps us because we know the product will work and we know that they stand behind everything they make.”

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Veterinarians warn cattle farmers over pinkeye By MYA RAVEN-LUCK AUSTRALIAN veterinarians are urging cattle farmers to seek preventatives for cattle pinkeye immediately as cases are projected to increase with higher than average rainfall this summer. Cattle pinkeye is a debilitating condition of the eye which is most often caused by the Moraxella bovis bacteria and is spread between cattle by flies. Early warning signs of pinkeye include cloudiness of the cornea, increased tear production and small white spots that will gradually turn yellow. Euroa cattle farmer Thomas

Brown said “pinkeye is something cattle get semi often but it’s something we need to get on top of quickly when we see it.” Mr Brown said that there are many methods to managing pinkeye, but the most important thing is to remain aware of the condition of the animals by regularly checking for symptoms. “Our cattle are our livelihood and they represent us, we want to send them out in the best shape that we can,” Mr Brown said. “We are one of the only industries that was able to keep on through COVID, hopefully we can keep pushing through

and manage the summer and come out the other side alright,” Mr Brown said. Technical advisor at Coopers Animal Health Dr Jane Morrison said producers should vaccinate early against pinkeye to aid in controlling the spread of the bacteria and ensure farmers are alert in high impact season. “Generally most of the pinkeye in Australia will happen between the spring, summer and autumn period, however there is pinkeye that happens through the winter,” Dr Morrison said. Dr Morrison said the pain from pinkeye can be debilitating for farm

animals, particularly cattle. “They’re not happy, comfortable, eating well and are trying to get themselves out of the sun when grazing, and leads to them not grazing as well,” she said. Ms Morrison said the best practices in managing pinkeye along with early vaccination and pasture management, ensuring high quality feeds and controlling thistles. “But fly control is another key thing as they spread the disease around and get in the tears that come out of cattle’s eyes,” Dr Morrsion said. “It is hard to do, and is dependent on the season, but controlling dust in yards par-

ticularly when yard weaning and looking at the feed that you are feeding them during weaning so that it doesn’t irritate the eyes are important.” Bacteria can remain dormant all year and not cause issues, but high UV and various environmental influences like high wind and dust can help activate the condition, which is why weather is a major factor, Dr Morrison said. “If you get a really hot dry summer, you get a lot of dust and damage from that dryness, but if you have a wet summer, like a season we are probably going into, you get a lot of flies because of the moisture that’s around and

they transfer the bacteria going around in cattle,” Dr Morrison said. Pinkeye can also severely reduce cattle price at sale and impact cattle fertility, milk production and reduces the growth rate of young cattle. According to industry experts, pinkeye costs Australian beef producers over $23.5 million in lost production and treatment costs per regular year. If cattle farmers suspect or have identified pinkeye in their livestock, they are encouraged to contact their local veterinarian or livestock reseller to discuss vaccination protocols.

OPEN DAY

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ROSSTULLA Poll Herefords

AI COWS: Rex Forrest is incredibly happy that after years of drought they are continuing with the AI program at Rosstulla.

NORTH East Victorian Poll Hereford breeders, the Forrest family of Beechworth, are again opening their gates on Tuesday, February 2. “Despite the pandemic we have continued with our breeding program, “ Trish Forrest said. “On our open day, we will be observing all the COVID Safe social distancing measures and providing light refreshments in keeping with our COVID Safe plan. “Visitors will be welcome to come as usual although, as with most things these

days, the meet and greet may be a little different this year. “Following several years of drought we have finally had a great season and are again happy to be carrying out an AI program in the stud. “We have again used the great New Zealand sire, Otapawa Spark 3060 and Days Robin Hood H38.” Rex Forrest went on to say: “Using AI gives smaller studs like us the opportunity to access superior genetics. “The cows are in very good order and we have

been very happy with cattle prices up to now. “Prices for well-bred cattle have been exceptional and it looks as if this trend will continue on for a while yet. “At our open day this year we will be offering some of the first progeny by our newest stud sire, Tee Jay Meelo M002. “As usual, we will have bulls for private sale and a selection of bloodlines on display. “We also will be offering a number of unjoined heifers for sale on the day.”

Cold Cold country country cattle cattle with with milk milk and and muscle muscle The Forrest Family invite you to join us to see the results of our breeding program

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Mistletoe Limousins announce on-farm sale for February 2 MISTLETOE Limousins was established in 1993 - 28 years ago. This provides predictability of breeding. You know what you can expect from the progeny Mistletoe Limousins breed. Throughout the 28 years the emphasis has been on producing docile easy calvers with good growth Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) obtained on pasture with minimal supplementary feeding. The use of French polled sires and carefully selected American and Australian sires have embedded the polled gene in the herd while keeping the desired Limousin traits of ease of calving, fertility, growth and exceptional muscle with some fat cover. All animals are Breedplan recorded and part of the Limousin Assurance Program. COVID-19 restricted what Mistletoe Limousins could do in 2020.

PREMIUM QUALITY: Mistletoe Limousins put on display their entire breeding program so that prospective clients realise the full potential of a Mistletoe bull. Travel, sales and purchase all went online changing the way Mistletoe Limousins approached nearly everything. Still, the end of the drought, and the near highest-ever prices for cattle was a boom for those that had cattle, just not for those who were buying in. One group of vealers (steers and heifers) sired by a Mistletoe bull dressed out at an average 60.25 per cent, with a carcass weight of 230 kilograms achieving $7 a kilogram. A very pleasing result. That is what a Mistletoe bull can do for your bottom line.

This year Mistletoe Limousins missed catching up on new and old friends due to the cancellation of the Elmore Field Days. Hopefully the stud will see you on Tuesday, February 2 at their Beef Week field day. Mistletoe have continued to source sires from Australia and abroad to enhance their breeding program and to supply their clients with the best Limousin genetics available. As always the stud will not only have bulls on display but dams, sisters and grand dams for viewing.

With the stud assured that when you visit the Mistletoe herd you will always be impressed by the animals. This year they plan to take a selection of animals to the Limousin National Show and Sale. These animals will also be on display for you to view. There will be two year old bulls and 18 month old bulls for sale as well as 12 month old bulls on display. There will be dams and siblings of the bulls available for viewing. And being 20 minutes from the Hume Freeway whether you are approaching Greta from the Wangaratta side (north) or Benalla side (south) makes Mistletoe Limousins easily accessible from all directions. The team at Mistletoe Limousins look forward to welcoming you to view their herd that has taken over a quarter of a century to develop, and believe that it is still getting better.

Quality lineup for 28th on-farm sale at Glenellerslie NEW South Wales Hereford stud Glenellerslie have a quality line up for their 28th sale at their property, 908 - 1064 Yaven Creek Road, Adelong, NSW. 28 Hereford and 17 Poll Hereford bulls will be offered on Tuesday, February 9 from 1pm by Helmsman Auction. This year the sale will be interfaced with Auctions Plus so the bulls can be inspected on day eight of the Beef Week Field Days which falls on Wednesday, February 3, and buyers can then bid with confidence from home on Tuesday, February 9, or just come to the sale. The Smiths were extremely lucky in 2020, with the Dunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Fire starting eight kilometres away in private pine plantation. Heading past up the Yaven Creek Valley and Batlow, and then later breaking away again towards Adelong, the fire eventually only burnt an acre of the property. Incredibly the 2020 sale still averaged $4659 for 22 bulls, after so many in New South Wales and Victoria were affected badly by fires. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent draft includes nine by new sire WRL Makka (H), 13 by Kymarney Avalanche (H), one by Kaludah Stormboy M579 (H), one by Devon Court Avalanche K173 (H) and two by Glenellerslie Rafferty (H). Makka was purchased at Wodonga 2018 for $30,000, along with Stormboy for $16,000. Devon Court Avalanche son Glenellerslie Stavros (H) made top money of $9000 last year selling to Avon View Hereford Stud at Cassilis, NSW. The polled offering includes 10 sons of new sire Ennerdale Accomplice (PP) purchased for $16,000 at their 2018 sale, three by Quamby Plains Jaguar (PP), six by Yarawa South Jamaica (PP) and a Glenellerslie Pharoah (Tw) (PP) son. Last year Jaguar son Glenellerslie Sandy 2 sold for top money of $4750 to Rob and Lou Bethune at Mitta Mitta. All of the bulls carry the Glenellerslie Guarantee. They are semen tested, innoculated with Multimin and 7 in 1. Glenellerslie bulls are famous for their docility and doing-ability. Glenellerslie established by Gordon and June Smith in 1974, is run by Ross and Mandy Smith and their son Blake, with further help from daughters Alicia and Rebecca. The family operates a Certified Grass Fed, EU-accredited fattening enterprise alongside their stud operation. For catalogues phone Ross and Mandy on (02) 6946 4233, Blake and Carly on (02) 6946 4239 or head to www.herefordsaustralia. com.au to view the online catalogue.

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SUPER SIRE: Offering Polled, French Pure and Black Limousins, the McIntyres pride themselves on breeding the right bulls for the job.

FAMILY OWNED: Andrew and John McIntyre, father and son principals of Chateau Limousins.

Chateau Limousins offer strong line-up at upcoming sale

By EMMA OLIVER 2021 will see family-owned Chateau Limousins celebrate 38 years of operation and commitment to the breeding of easy doing cattle with capacity and volume, with a strong emphasis on docility, structure and fertility. Chateau Limousins will be conducting their 7th annual on-farm sale at their property

in Londrigan via Wangaratta on Monday, March 15. Offering a variety of French Pure, Polled and Black Limousins, there will be a strong line-up of bulls, with an emphasis this year on domestically sourced premium genetics, as well as sons of Chateau Limousins’ own noteworthy sires. With animal welfare at the forefront of all operations at

Chateau Limousins, the onfarm sale will take a video format, dictating a steadier pace for the auction and ensuring no undue pressure is placed on the cattle. “Everything we do is for the best of the Limousins, and we are proud of our reputation for breeding well-socialised, easy handling cattle,” Chateau Limousins principal Andrew McIntyre said.

“We’ve been through a pretty interesting two year period, and we’re exceptionally pleased with how the cattle have come through.” With the stud hosting a Beef Week field day on day seven - Tuesday, February 2, the bull sale draft will all be on display comprising of around 25 bulls to go under the hammer in March. Chateau Limousins will

be showcasing whole cow families as well as potential National Show and Sale cattle for buyers to truly appreciate the stud’s style of breeding. Of this a selection of females will be offered on the day to prospective purchasers. “We’re drawn to cattle with more body length and volume, and the type of cattle

we’re breeding definitely represent that,” Andrew said. “And when it comes to the sale we guarantee all bulls. “We wouldn’t put up anything that we wouldn’t have in our own herd. “It gives us a kick to see how Limousins perform at the sale yards, and the success the breed experiences on the Meat Standards Australia grid.”

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Allunga Livestock disperse their Angus and Red Angus stud ALLUNGA Livestock focuses on breeding high-performance, functional cattle with a genetic advantage. The Allunga herd comprises of beautifully-fronted, broody cows with capacity and gooddoing ability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put a lot of hard work into building our herd and having something to be proud of in the paddock,â&#x20AC;? said Langton McHarg, stud coowner.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The genetics in these cows and their calvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; massive data will be a great asset to many people in the industry.â&#x20AC;? On Friday, February 26 the McHarg brothers, co-owners Langton and Alex, will offer 120 Angus cows and 40 Red Angus cows. Plus, 160 elite stud weaners will go under the hammer, with the bull calves being sold unregistered so that the purchaser can register with

their own stud prefix. The McHarg brothers have worked to put their cattle a generation ahead with leading industry genetics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used high data bulls that have the phenotype and presence to back it up,â&#x20AC;? Alex said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weaner calves weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re selling have some of the highest data aroundâ&#x20AC;? The Angus sires used include Varilek Geddes, Texas Nasa, GAR Ashland, Landfall Keystone

TIME TO INVEST: Beautifullyfronted, broody cows with capacity and gooddoing ability are Allunga Livestock trademarks.

A golden opportunity to select cows from the top of the breed

and breed leader Clunes Crossing Dusty, who has topped the Angus breed for all indexes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geddes has really stamped his calves with thickness, sleekness and strong heads,â&#x20AC;? Alex said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They always catch our eye when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re driving around the paddock.â&#x20AC;? The sale will be held at the Wodonga Showgrounds and interfaced online with Elite Livestock Auctions.

RED ANGUS: 40 Red Angus cows along with 120 Black Angus cows will be offered up for sale, on February 26 at the Wodonga Showgrounds.

Moorabool River Beef look to Torr Down South Devons for premium genetics By DAVID and JOANNA NELSON of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Windermereâ&#x20AC;?, Moorabool River Beef, Meredith MY wife and I run cattle on our farm at Meredith. The property has been in our family for nearly 60 years. Over the years, we have experimented with several breeds including Murray Greys, Shorthorns and Herefords. Due to the popularity of the Angus breed and an obvious market premium, we switched to a straight Angus herd with our cows calving in autumn. About 10 years ago, we read an article about the South Devon

breed which featured prominent breeders John and Sue Harvey of Torr Down South Devons in Trentham. We inspected their cattle and were impressed with their size and docility. The cows had plenty of milk and their calves were flourishing. Despite our livestock agentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice, approximately five years ago we purchased our first pure South Devon bull, Torr Down Magnifico 11, from John and Sue to cross with our Angus cows. We also used our own Angus bull so that a comparison between their progeny could be made.

SOUTH DEVON SIRE: South Devon cross animals have a greater carcass weight, with the yield much better than the straight Angus carcass. The South Devon cross calves grew quickly reaching a liveweight of over 500 kilograms within 12 months.

The Angus calves were much lighter and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as docile. To advance our beef enterprise, we built an on-farm butchering facility to enable us to sell our beef directly to the public. This enables us to also assess the carcass performance of any animal we process, not just how it looks in the paddock. The results have been amazing. Not only do the South Devon cross animals have a greater carcass weight, their yield so far has been much better than the straight Angus carcass. Put simply, we get more saleable meat and less waste from the South Devon cross carcass.

Another noticeable difference is the moisture content of the meat. The South Devon cross carcass is easier to break down and has a greater moisture content than the straight Angus carcass. The above comments are confirmed by our customers who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough of the meat. We are so pleased that we made the switch to the South Devon breed, it has increased the profitability of our beef enterprise. We have now purchased a second bull from John and Sue, a South Devon Red Wagyu cross which we are confident will also produce premium beef.

COMPLETE FEMALE DISPERSAL Langton McHarg 0402 138 451 Alex McHarg 0403 135 950 Email us for a catalogue info@allungalivestock.com.au

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Brewer Beef Black Simmentals guarantee hybrid vigour By EMMA OLIVER BREWER Beef Black Simmentals represent that valuable hybrid vigour that many Angus farmers are looking to introduce to their herd, and with Beef Week field days fast approaching, February 2 is a date to mark in the diary, as David and Tara Brewer throw open the gates at their Tallangatta property and showcase their markettopping Black Simmentals. The Brewers pride themselves on breeding functional cattle; different to traditional Simmentals the cattle are more similar to Angus and fit seamlessly into an Angus herd, contributing more muscling to the breed and finishing with more weight for age in the crossbreed progeny. Brewer Beef principal, Tara Brewer, hugely recommends prospective clients attend the open day in early February and have a chat to David, her husband, in regards to what they’re hoping to achieve with their commercial herd. “David really likes spending time with his clients and asking questions about their herd, so that he can set up the bulls that will achieve

c FAMILY-RUN: Austin, Tara, David and Henry Brewer at the 2020 Brewer Beef on-farm sale. e HYBRID VIGOUR: Sons of internationally renowned sire Lancaster Enforcer K25 will be offered at the upcoming sale at Brewer Beef’s Tallangatta property on March 26. the desired outcome and complement their current livestock,” Tara said. “It gives David a great deal of satisfaction when he’s made the right choice, and we’ve had a huge amount of clients that have had a lot of success with our bulls and made the right money.” So much so that Brewer Beef Black Simmentals have an incredibly loyal local clientele base around the Up-

per Murray, who frequent every sale and purchase every year. “They’re happy with the product and know that we come through with the goods, and when clients consistently top sales we know we’re heading in the right direction,” Tara said. The overall satisfaction with the cross-breed progeny, has dictated a new direction for Brewer Beef Black

Simmentals as clients who have kept first cross cows are now looking for first cross bulls to put over the cows to keep the premium quality genetic content, rather than go back. “We’re just getting into breeding hybrid bulls, and we have a lot of bulls coming through from noteworthy sire Lancaster Enforcer K25 - who is a quarter Angus - and his stats are phenom-

enal across the board with flawless feet and structure,” Tara said. Breeding true to form, this Australian-bred Simmental has been exported to the United States, however, the Brewers own the walking rights to this highlysought after sire in Australia, and will be offering a major drop of him at their on-farm sale, on March 26. Offering 40 bulls at auc-

tion, inspections are welcome at the field day on February 2 or by appointment, and with the sale strictly onfarm it is not an event to be missed. “With the last progeny of St Paul’s Stargazer and St Paul’s Galaxy also represented on the day, this will be the final opportunity to purchase these superior genetics which have been so hugely successful in the past,” Tara said. And with all bulls vet tested, semen analysed and independently structurally assessed to maximise the quality of stock on offer, the Brewer Beef on-farm auction is a perfect time to reinvest and enjoy the marked improvement in your herd.

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RIGA Angus will again present a wonderful line-up of yearling bulls for sale on April 14 at 1pm. This sale will be interfaced with Auctions Plus. Two inspection by appointment days will be available on Wednesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 7. The main sire lines represented are Sydgen Enhance, Lawsons Momentous M518 and Musgrave 316 Exclusive. By offering the bulls as yearlings the stud enables their clients early access to these very promising and exciting genetics. The cattle epitomise the Riga Angus breeding objective of producing sound, moderately framed cattle with excellent fertility, temperament and carcass. At Riga, after productive pastures, the team highly value the profit driver of fertility, meaning that management combined with genetic selection for calving ease and fertility together with physical appraisal of appropriate phenotypes ensures great outcomes. Numerous clients can attest to the superior quality of Riga Angus cattle. Temperament is paramount and poor temperaments are not tolerated.

Retail Beef Yield, moderate fat Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and attention to Net Feed Efficiency EBVs are also all taken into consideration when selecting sires to complement the Riga females. Raw data collection is extensive and can be seen in the traits observed in the bullsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; EBVs, including foot scoring with genomic evaluation elevating the values. Phenotypic evaluation is provided in a Genetic Type Summary score supplied by Dick Whale which importantly provides an independent description and incorporates frame score. All sale individuals are either sire or parent verified and genetic disorder tested where applicable. Nutritional preparation of the bulls prior to sale day is defined by feed availability. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bulls will be able to forage summer crops after the excellent silage regrowth, reducing the need for pellet supplement unlike recent years. Some supplementation is anticipated in late summer and early autumn. Attention to detail with respect to a comprehensive animal health program is inclusive of a JBAS 7 status, an

important part of the Riga Angus Biosecurity Program. A COVID Safe plan is in place. During the height of the 2019 drought the stud was pleased to be able to supply some Riga genetics to Trio Angus at Cassilis, NSW. Riga Angus also found it equally pleasing to hear that the young calves purchased on first calving heifers grew out under some tough conditions to contribute positively to their bull sale in August this year with Riga genetics selling to a top of $10,000 for a Baldridge Command son who displayed excellent growth and weight for age. At Beef Week the bulls are only 10 months of age and can be difficult to appraise, however, Riga Angus encourage you to do so and then invite you to one of the inspection by appointment days prior to sale day. Individual videos of the bulls will be available prior to Easter, both on the Riga Angus Website and AuctionsPlus and will be the best reflection of the bulls prior the sale. The stud anticipates having some females on display at Beef Week and cordially invites you to visit on the day, Saturday, January 30 9am-6pm.

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