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AI QUESTIONS ANSWERED AT RIDDELLVUE RIDDELLVUE Angus principal Ian Bates with the March 2021 sale bulls that went under the hammer at Riddellvue’s debut autumn sale. Stand-out quality genetics are at the forefront of all the stud’s enterprises, with Riddellvue recently hosting a sire selection event on-farm in Alexandra. With expert speakers lined up to present on sire selection and genetics, this was not the first time the event had run, with the stud responding to popular demand to schedule the day again. Turn to page 8 for a rundown on the sire selection day.

Lack of price step ups not necessarily bad thing DAIRY farmers have gone 32 weeks without a price increase from the big dairy processors, but some believe that the price step up itself is a relic of the past. Local farmer Jono Pethybridge believes that the industry was moving in a new direction when it came to how suppliers and

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processors negotiate a price. “I think our industry has changed, ever since the new codes came in last June,” he said. “There still is potential

for a step up, but what we’re doing is: you get your price at the start, and that’s what you do your budget on and then if there’s any more along the way, that’s just cream on top. “Because of that competition at the start, it removes a lot of the leeway that the companies have to absorb the

pressure going forward. “So they don’t have a lot of room to move on pricing, because they’ve got to bring it up front, pay people up front and get them to sign on; once they’ve signed on, there’s not a lot of movement. “Going forward, there’s going to be a lot less step ups and a lot less volatility

in our pricing; they can’t go backwards from the minimum price and they’re not going to go up unless there’re some really big changes in the market. “I don’t see a lot of movement in prices any time soon.” With the new dairy codes under a year old, and the sale of farmer-owned co-op

Murray Goulburn back in 2018, the dairy industry is in uncharted territory. “Everyone sort of followed the big co-op of Murray Goulburn, they followed their pricing along and they knew that they didn’t have to pay much more than MG,” Mr Pethybridge said. ■ Continaued page 2

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Aussie barley headed to Mexico no small beer growers today,” Mr Littleproud said. “Mexico has a population of 127 million people, and a strong appetite for the kind of high-quality food and beverages that Australia produces. “Latin America presents considerable and exciting opportunities for Australian grain, meat and produce. “The CBH Group deal in Mexico is great news for Australian grain growers. “Australian farmers and businesses are also set to benefit from better export opportunities with the sign-

AUSTRALIAN barley is heading to a significant new market this month after the nation’s biggest grains exporter, CBH Group, signed a deal to ship 30,000 tonnes of malting barley to Heineken Mexico. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud, and Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan said Mexico was a great market for Australian producers. “We should all be doing a Mexican wave for the CBH Group and Australian grain

ing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement between Australia and 14 other Indo-Pacific countries. “With one in five Australian jobs reliant on trade, the RCEP Agreement will be crucial as Australia and the region begin to rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.” Mr Tehan said the government is helping Australian producers break into new export markets to support jobs and growth at home, and drive the nation’s economic recovery. The government is back-

“Austrade continues to work with CBH Group and other Australian businesses to open new markets and new exporting opportunities. “I encourage Australian businesses to look at the Austrade website and contact Austrade to better understand how the Government can support them to reach new markets. “WA co-operative CBH Group is to be applauded for its rapid response in developing a new potential market in Mexico, with its first shipment of malt barley to the country.”

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CHANGING TIMES: Jono Pethybridge says the dairy industry is moving away from the traditional price step ups.

Lack of price step ups not necessarily bad thing for dairy ■

From page 1 “Now there’s no MG, there aren’t those co-ops there, so they don’t need to return the value to the shareholders, being the farmers. “It used to be there was a bit more flow through and a lot more volatility in pricing; now we’re go-

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ing to see a lot flatter pricing, it’s going to be put up front and the companies will have to wear the risk of it going backwards.” Mr Pethybridge said that he is happy with the price he has from processor Lactalis, and said that despite the lack of price step ups, the dairy industry is in

a remarkably good position. “There’re a lot of people within the dairy industry who can be in a very negative mindset and worry about the things they can’t control rather than worrying about the things they can control; I think there’s a lot of wasted energy trying to change

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From humble beginnings Narrandera Australian White Sheep sale in February exceeded all expectations AUSTRALIAN Whites continue to break records with the recent sales at Narrandera of Tattykeel and Camden Valley offerings. Tattykeel offered 34 flock rams bringing in a healthy average of $6554. The six stud rams offered topped for lot 21 at $13,000 and averaged $10,500 overall. The sale included many lots that were seven months of age, with rams weighing up to 78 kilograms. Camden Valley offered 12 stud ewes scanned in lamb which averaged $3917. They also offered 38 commercial ewes, which averaged $801. Closer to home - just outside Euroa - the Balmattum Australian White Sheep Stud commenced their artificial insemination program, with the ewes scheduled to lamb early May. They were joined with semen from Potential, the son of Leader, a previously record-breaking $38,000 ram. Balmattum is hoping their lambing shed will be completed in time, to streamline record keeping on the dams and their progeny. Richard Boadle of Balmattum Australian Whites said: “We have high hopes for Potential, and are really excited that his first lambs will be born this year. “He was mated to 38 ewes we pur-

chased from Tattykeel last year, and we feel very confident that we are working with some of the best genetics for the breed. “It has also been a good season for paddock mating this year, as we’ve only had a few extremely hot days over the summer, so everything is looking very promising. “The ewes have certainly been given a bonus this year with a green pick in February, following good rains this year. “Our program here at Balmattum is to improve the pastures which have been dominated with barley grass. “We spray topped paddocks last spring to suppress the barley grass, and we will be sowing rye grass and possibly some Temora fescue which we found very successful at a previous enterprise in Milawa.” Balmattum has booked a site at the upcoming Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, which will be taking place on the weekend of April 16-18, to showcase their breeding program. “We will have rams on display that are great grandsons of Leader,” Richard said. “At 11 months of age, they’re ready to go, and judging by recent sales we anticipate the rams will fetch about $3000 each. “It’s never been more exciting to be involved with Australian Whites.”

LAMBING: Having commenced their artificial insemination program, Richard Boadle from Balmattum Australian White Sheep Stud said all ewes will lamb in May.

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Old chestnut needs new management in Victoria VICTORIAN chestnut growers will be supported with a range of new materials to manage chestnut blight on their trees. Chestnut blight was first detected in North East Victoria in 2010. Despite extensive efforts to eradicate the exotic plant disease, it remains present in Victoria and in 2019 was determined difficult to eradicate. Victoria’s acting chief plant health officer Dr Stephen Dibley encouraged growers and other landowners with chestnut trees to use these resources to help look for and manage chestnut blight on their property. The resources include a new managing chestnut blight free online course, a guide to managing chestnut blight, a chestnut blight surveillance form and posters for display in workplaces and packing sheds. “Growers are our first line of defence against chestnut blight, to minimise it spreading,” Dr Dibley said. “Please inspect your chestnut and oak trees every three

months for chestnut blight symptoms. “Chestnut blight is a disease of chestnut and oak trees, caused by a fungus that grows underneath the bark and creates cankers, which slowly surround the infected trunk, stem or branch and eventually kill the tree. “Early detection is key. “Landholders should destroy infected trees within 14 days of detection - this is critical to minimising the spread of chestnut blight. “All infected plant material must be burnt completely to ash as chestnut blight can survive on partially burnt material, dead and buried wood.” Dr Dibley said Agriculture Victoria was supporting industry to lead and deliver a strong, effective and sustainable long-term management program. Brian Casey, chair of Chestnuts Australia Inc’s Chestnut Blight Committee, said that during the first few years of the response many infected trees were removed including some whole orchards and since then there have been

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REBUILDING THE SOIL: Used for thousands of years by farmers and gardeners, cow, sheep and chicken poo has been used as fertilisers - soon to be declared ‘industrial waste’ by the EPA. Ms Ryan said the State Government needed to dump the plan to label cow, chicken and sheep manure as industrial waste, warning it will add a significant red tape burden to local farmers. “The EPA has confirmed that it intends to tighten the rules on the use of animal manure both on and off farms, classifying it as industrial waste,” Ms Ryan said. “It is an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and is used by farmers to improve crops, particularly those who farm using regenerative, organic and biodynamic principles. “Our farmers and business people are already

drowning in red and green tape and this latest move is not only ridiculous; it is not justified.” She has called on the government to ‘fix it now’ and also the new agriculture minister, Mary-Anne Thomas, to intervene and ensure a sensible outcome that doesn’t penalise farmers for using manure as fertiliser or selling it as a useful byproduct. Victorian Farmers Federation EPA reference group member, and chicken farmer at Lang Lang, in southern Victoria, Allan Bullen, said it was disappointing the EPA had made the ruling on manure, which he said would have considerable implications on farm management.

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North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer - Page 7 “This is an ongoing process requiring considerable consultation which EPA is committed to.” However, Mr Bullen said it was an unnecessary burden. “Farmers just want to get on with the job of producing food and fibre,” he said. As the amount of manure to be classified is above 20 cubic metres (7.06 tons) the new rules would not necessarily affect chicken breeders or farmers with small flocks. It is therefore presumed that small farming enterprises which sell cow, chook or sheep manure from their farm gate will not be affected. Diego Tuyol of Old Farm Happy Valley, near Hazeldene, said that he did not know much about the proposed changes to the manure issue as yet, but he was against it. “I’ve got chickens myself and the way that I do it is I shift the portable cages around the farm; the amount of chickens per hectare is 400,” he said. However, he was aware

“I run 400 to 700 chickens and the manure is organic and you can’t even smell it; it is good.” When calling one of the largest producers of garden manures, Fine Farm Organics, to ask about their position with the law changes, a company representative said they were not willing to comment at this stage. Fine Farms are the producers of Premium Poultry Manure - natural and organic which retails through all Bunnings stores. Victorian Farmers Federation president Brian Ahmed in an interview with 3 AW’s Neil Mitchell, said the VFF admits it’s stumped by a government proposal to classify fertiliser as ‘industrial waste’ under changes to the state’s environmental protection act. “As farmers, we’re very concerned about that,” Mr Ahmed told Mitchell. “Farmers have been using manure as organic fertiliser for generations and it hasn’t been a problem. “We find it hard to work out where the issue is.”

that some chicken and egg producers have up to 6000 birds and those farmers need to get rid of the manure. Mr Tuyol said when he has to get rid of the manure it costs around $160 per truck load. He said he has used the manure before on his land, a way of recycling the product. “It is very good and I then get better pastures from it,” he said. Mr Tuyol said his plans now are to re-develop his land and erect some greenhouses. The chickens will be housed in one very big greenhouse, fed and cared for with nesting boxes and when that chicken house is used to its full capacity he will then move the chickens to the next greenhouse. The first greenhouse will then be dug over and used to grow vegetables; he will use these greenhouses on a rotation basis. “It is good stuff (chicken manure) and a lot better than using chemicals,” he said.

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Genetics on discussion at Riddellvue By EMMA OLIVER RIDDELLVUE Angus Stud, just outside of Alexandra, recently hosted a sire selection day with guest speakers Willy Milne, a renowned stud stock consultant, and Dale Edwards of High Country Heifer Genetics, joining Riddellvue principal, Ian Bates, in discussing genetics. With over 40 years’ experience in judging and evaluating stud stock, Willy Milne provided invaluable insights on choosing sires and females, to complement and improve existing herds. “You do need to question though whether genomicdriven breeding is the way to go?” Willy said. “It’s very important to walk in the paddock and get a feel for the animals, and remember that genomic data is not physical data. “I’m almost of the opinion that you can determine how good a calf will be on the day he’s born,” Willy said with a laugh. “Many commercial breeders are taking notice of the genomic data, but then are watching the statistics of the progeny to determine consistency. “Only after a couple of years of a sire breeding true, do commercial breeders then invest knowing the figures are accurate. “It’s a smart move, as

DEBUT: On top of hosting the sire selection event on the 23rd of February, Riddellvue Angus is holdinh its inaugural autumn bull sale on the 10th of March they are investing in a proven product, however, stud breeders don’t necessarily have this liberty.” “Studs take a risk - so that they’re ahead of the game and have calves already on the ground and sires ready to go,” added Ian Bates. “Commercial breeders can get caught up in numbers and figures, but let the stud farmers chase the statistics, breed the stock and also assess the capabilities and temperament of the progeny.” “And bulls are only part of the equation, seen by some stud breeders in the United States as almost a by-product, with emphasis focused on the cow,” Dale Edwards said, drawing from years of experience travelling nationally and internationally sourcing elite beef and dairy sires. “You’re not going to get

quality progeny, if the cow doesn’t have any strength or substance. “We track the cows and their progeny, and will always look at the female side even before the bull. “If there’s a reluctance to show the mother, then we invariably walk away, as the genetics from the cow are just as valuable - if not more so - than that of the bull.” “It’s a balancing act breeding cattle, and producers need to remember not to get hung up on the bull,” said Ian Bates. “Numbers are incredibly important as a measurement tool, but they shouldn’t be the only determining factor. “There are a fair few bad animals out there with good stats, and though a bull may bring in the high numbers, there is always a trade-off. “Bad feet, small balls, poor

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temperament - every bull is different. “And everybody is trying to achieve something different with their herd, so you always need to look beyond the figures. “One bull can’t answer all the questions, but a stud’s purpose is to breed bulls who offer something to each enterprise. “However, I will say that there is no trade-off when it comes to docility. “It’s not worth keeping mad cattle - so regardless whether the marbling is off the charts - if you can’t handle the animal it goes on the truck.” With docility determined by flight out of a crunch, only those bulls that walk out - or at the extreme end - jump out of the crunch, should be considered and potentially retained.

“A bit of spirit is essential,” Willy said. “However, any bull that jumps out of the crunch and keeps going, you don’t keep.” Willy, Ian and Dale all agree that it is essential to do the homework on a bull’s pedigree, and recommend talking to the bull handlers and guys who muck out the stalls - the people who work with the bull everyday - as to what the animal is like. “Unfortunately if you hear something negative about a bull, most likely it’s true,” said Dale. “There are also particular pedigrees that you just wouldn’t ever touch.” Dale does recommend though that when you find the right bull - and even if you own him - it’s prudent to collect his semen and continue to use him. “Artificial insemination

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UNDER THE HAMMER: Willy Milne talked workshop participants through characteristics to look for in choosing potential sires.

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Petition puts squeeze on ministers to pulp sour attempt to rate 100% juice less than coke THE Ministerial Forum for Food Regulation has voted to slash the rating for pure Australian fruit and vegetable juice, rating it lower than diet soft drinks, despite calls from the National Farmers Federation (NFF) and Citrus Australia to secure a higher star rating for fresh juice to support Australian growers. Halving the Health Star Rating of fresh 100 per cent Australian orange juice defies logic and threatens to send a worrying message to all Australians, NFF chief executive officer Tony Mahar said. “It simply doesn’t pass the common sense test that freshly squeezed orange juice, with no added sugars or preservatives, has been downgraded to a Health Star Rating of 2.5 stars, less than that given to Diet Coke, at 3.5 stars,” Mr Mahar said. The NFF launched in February the #RateItRight petition calling on premiers, agriculture ministers and specifically health ministers who make up the Ministerial Forum for Food Regulation, to see that the proposal was pulped. Unfortunately this was not the case. “Up to 94 per cent of Australians don’t eat the recom-

FRESHLY SQUEEZED: The Ministerial Forum for Food Regulation has slashed the rating on orange juice, positioning soft drinks as better alternatives to this natural product. mended servings of fruit and vegetables each day.,” Mr Mahar said. “A small glass of juice has enough nutrients to reverse this disappointing trend. “Pure fruit and vegetable juices are an important source of vitamin C, Folate and Thiamin and play a valuable role in a wellrounded and balanced diet. “The nutritional benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables do not change when simply crushed or squeezed into a liquid. “With the proposal now being adopted, it sends a message to Australians that chemical-laden, artificial soft drinks are somehow healthier than fruit and vegetables.” Mr Mahar said this ludi-

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Building Victorian fishing future A SHEPPARTON company, APEX Earthworks, has been awarded the contract to start construction of a new $7 million native fish hatchery at Arcadia, on the banks of the Goulburn River. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the earthworks contract will involve the construction of 32 ponds and employ up to 20 people on and off-site. The new hatchery is a key part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $35 million investment into getting more people fishing, more often in more places, and will boost the supply of popular freshwater species for stocking. The 32 ponds include 20 plankton ponds to grow newly hatched native fish larvae that feed on microscopic creatures called zooplankton. After about 10 weeks, the fish reach one gram and are ready for stocking into public waters. The remaining 12 ponds will hold large Murray cod and golden perch breeding fish. Most of the ponds measure 30 by 60 metres each.

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Investing in the herd with Chateau Limousins 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.” The stud hosted a Beef Week field day on Tuesday, February 2 with the bull sale draft on display which com-

prised of around 25 bulls which will be going under the hammer this March. Chateau Limousins also showcased whole cow families as well as potential National Show and Sale cattle giving buyers a true appreciation of the stud’s style of breeding. A selection of these females will be offered at the on-farm sale to prospective purchasers. “We had a great turn-out for Beef Week, with numer-

ous potential new customers interested in using Limousins for the first time, to introduce some hybrid vigour to their herd,” Andrew said. “They’d heard good things about the breed, and after 38 years in the industry knew that Chateau Limousins was the place to come. “At Chateau Limousins, we’re drawn to cattle with more body length and volume, and the type of cattle we’re breeding definitely represent that.

“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. “And with the record prices that cattle are commanding at market, it’s definitely time to reinvest and think about adding a new bull to the herd.”

Rangan Park Charolais chosen for multi-breed EBV research project By EMMA OLIVER FIVE bulls and numerous females from Rangan Charolais, have been chosen to participate in a groundbreaking research project establishing a multi-breed estimated breeding value for the six most common breeds on Breedplan. Funded and run by the NSW Department of Primary Industries in conjunction with the University of New England, the Commonwealth Government and Meat and Livestock Australia, 2000 cattle from performance recorded breeding stock from Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Wagyu, Charolais and Brahman herds have been selected. The objective is to provide valuable information to breeders allowing them to make more informed decisions on genetics to maximise the efficiency of their herd and boost productivity, and it

is not only an Australian first, but on the international stage is a pioneering project generating global interest. Comparing growth rate, eye muscle area, female fertility and other traits, the research will enable buyers and breeders to objectively select across breeds using a common language providing necessary data to improve genetics in individual herds. With only high breedplan accuracy cattle from each of the six breeds selected to participate in the project, Rangan Charolais based at Charleroi in North East Victoria are excited at being able to contribute to the research with the selection of their stock recognition that Rangan in their 16 years of stud breeding and the work put into their herd recording has definitely paid off. To be chosen to participate in the research project is further affirmation that Rangan’s genetics are sought

LOVELY LADIES: Graeme Cook with Lucy, and stud females from the Rangan Charolais herd. after as the desired industry standard. “To be involved in the project - and with the edition of genomic testing - will certainly not only do our herd good, but also benefit the industry as a whole in the long term,” said Graeme Cook, Rangan Charolais principal. “And though we do bring in outside genetics, we also use a lot of our own bulls in our breeding program, with over 200 females artificially inseminated in 2020, along with flushing four exception-

al females with the resulting embryos implanted into commercial females. “We know the genetics and traits we wish to develop in our own herd, and if you’re doing your job right as a stud owner you should be able to take advantage of your own genetics. “We see all our cattle from birth through to selling, and record all weights at birth, 200 days and 400 days as well as doing all carcass scans. “And if this year’s offering of bulls at our 12th annual

on-property sale is any indication of the quality of Rangan genetics, then we’re going to have some buyers very pleased with the investments they make. “ Held on-farm on March 19, there will be 50 bulls up for offer, from such noteworthy sires from the United States as LT Venture and OW Lead Time contributing a great line-up of exceptional polled bulls, as well as bulls from Ascot J37 who brings calving ease and early maturing progeny that finish well in grass fed systems. There will also be a strong representation from homebred sires Rangan Pinay M58 and Rangan Ascot M151, with their progeny performing as expected, and all demonstrating the good temperament, natural thickness and superior muscling that Rangan Park is renowned for. “The quality of the bulls this year is extremely high,” Graeme said.

“And we’re incredibly pleased that we’ve been able to increase the amount of bulls offered yet maintain the standard. “We have one of the top IMF herds in the Charolais breed, and our bulls are predominantly used as terminal sires over British-bred females to take advantage of the extra growth rate the Charolais brings to a straightbred herd. “The majority of our clients are return clients, and every year we pick up new ones, with breeders really seeing the value of Charolais cross when it comes to grass finishing.” And with lots of grass on the ground, and one of the best seasons on recent record for farmers in the region, there’s never been a more positive time to concentrate on rebuilding herds and adding that Rangan Charolais hybrid vigor to vealer and weaner production.

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Premium line-up of yearling bulls at Riga Angus 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. Individual videos of the bulls will be available prior to Easter, both on the Riga Angus Website and Auctions Plus and will be the best reflection of the bulls prior to the sale. Two inspection-by-appointment days will also be held on Wednesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 7. Visitors to Beef Week expressed plenty of interest in the bulls for the upcoming bull sale in April, with appointments already made for the inspection dates, as well as several earlier March inspections booked. Held on Saturday, January 30, Beef Week at Riga Angus began after 62 millimetres of rain overnight which made for a muddy start, but nicely washed bulls. Follow up weekly rains of 50 millimetres and 6 millimetres have seen a great response from summer crops and silage regrowth, which is most unusual for February, allowing cattle to enter

autumn in fantastic condition compared to the last few years. At Beef Week the bulls are only 10 months of age and can be difficult to appraise, so Riga Angus encourages all prospective clients to attend one of the inspection dates, especially after the favourable conditions of the last month 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, along with physical appraisal of appropriate phenotypes ensures great outcomes. Numerous clients can at-

RIGA QUALITY: Q89 was last year’s sale topper at $8500. test 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

bulls’ 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 year’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 2020, with Riga genetics selling to a top of $10,000 for a Baldridge Command son who displayed excellent growth and weight for age. Around the weaner sales, clients have also been rewarded with exceptional dollar returns in the top echelon of weaner prices for which they are to be congratulated. “The current unprecedented returns are certainly well timed following several years of extreme dry and high feed prices, and with conditions improved and confidence high, now is the time to strengthen and improve on existing herds with premium quality Riga Angus genetics,” said Vera Finger, Riga Angus principal.

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MARKET BOOM: The calf sale at Myrtleford, December 2020,drew a strong crowd.

Prices for Alpine clients soar to new heights in the saleyards “OUR Alpine clients have had their optimism and confidence rewarded with great success in the buoyant market and seasonal conditions in the saleyards in December 2020 and January this year,” Alpine principal Jim Delany said. “This gives everyone involved in the beef industry great job satisfaction. “Long may these conditions continue.” Stock agent for Paull & Scollard Dan Ivone said: “Paull & Scollard’s Myrtleford sale on December 17 last year saw excellent lines of Alpine-bred cattle presented in forward condition. “This highlights not only the season, but also the strength of genetics used to achieve the weight, finish and evenness the Alpine calves displayed and the prices they achieved. “The weaner sales in January have seen the very strong market conditions continue.” Paull & Scollard clients, Chris and Jenny Dalbosco, were delighted with the pen of steers they sold at the December sale; averaging 407kg they returned $1820 per head.

Runner up 2019 Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Excellence in Eating Quality Awards for Victoria, backgrounder Mick Pun (who has sourced Alpine calves for several years at the Myrtleford Sale) said “I always source a similar type of cattle”. “The Alpine genetics outperformed others I sourced by over $100 a head, a difference I put down to the Alpine genetics, as all were run under the same conditions.” Long term Alpine client Marjory King from Euroa was delighted with the sale at the December 2020 Euroa sale of a pen of 16 maiden heifers joined to Alpine bulls for a whopping $3150 per head. When added to the pen of 16 steers Marjory also sold for $1860 per head it was a very good day at the office. Alpine client Rick Webb also scored $1770 per head for a pen of 20 steers he presented at the same Euroa sale in December last year. Recently at the January sale in Euroa, Rick added to this the sale of another

pen of 20 Black Baldy steers weighing 385kg which achieved $1850 which equated to 480 cents per kilogram. Another long term Alpine client Pulitano Pastoral in Mansfield achieved 512 cents per kilogram for a well presented pen of 34 steers at the Wangaratta saleyards in December last year. Chris Oswin, Alpine manager, said “many Alpine clients will be taking part in the Mountain Calf Sales and Myrtleford Calf Sale in the week leading up to the Labour Day long weekend and the Alpine Autumn Bull Sale on Wednesday, March 10. “The near record market conditions should see them enjoy great prices,” Mr Oswin said. “We wish them every success.” The Alpine Autumn Bull Sale presenting 100 HBR and bulls will be held on Wednesday, March 10 at the Alpine Sales Complex at Rosewhite, commencing at 1pm. To preview the bull sale line-up, all sale bulls will be yarded on the Labour Day weekend Monday, March 8 from 10am to 4pm.

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Winter harvest booms, summer cropping on the improve THE Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (ABARES) has released its Australian crop report - February 2021 and estimates the 2020-21 national winter crop production to be the second biggest harvest on record. Acting ABARES executive director Jared Greenville said winter crop production is estimated to have increased by 89 per cent in 2020-21 to 55.2 million tonnes. “This is 7.4 per cent higher than the forecast presented in the December 2020 crop report,” Dr Greenville said. “The upward revision was the result of yields continuing to exceed expectations as harvest progressed, particularly in New South Wales and Western Australia. “Wheat production is estimated to have increased by 120 per cent in 2020-21 to 33.3 million tonnes. “Barley production is estimated to have increased by 45 per cent to 13.1 million tonnes. “Canola production is estimated to have increased by 74 per cent to 4.1 million tonnes.” The 2020-21 summer crop season is forecast to be better than last year but still be below average. Area planted to summer crops is estimated to be 1.04 million hectares, which is nearly three times larger than

in the heavily drought-affected 2019-20 season. Dr Greenville said yield prospects are expected to benefit from favourable rainfall outlook and mild temperatures forecast for autumn. “Summer crop production is forecast to increase to 3.3 million tonnes in 2020-21,” Dr Greenville said. “This is around 13 per cent below the 10-year average to 2019-20 because planted area remains below average due to limited planting in New South Wales on the back of large winter crop plantings and a poor start to the summer crop season in some areas of Queensland. “Area planted to grain sorghum is estimated to have increased by 258 per cent in 2020-21 to 511,000 hectares. “Production is forecast to increase by 409 per cent to 1.5 million tonnes. “Area planted to cotton is estimated to have risen by 395 per cent in 2020-21 to 295,000 hectares, driven by improved soil moisture and greater supply of irrigation water in most cotton-growing regions. “Yields are forecast to be below average due to a higher than average share of dryland cotton in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. “Dryland cotton yields less than irrigated cotton.”

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for alternative technologies to provide better services and functionality. Zetifi founder and chief executive officer Dan Winson explained that instead of relying solely on their current mobile, satellite or highcapacity radio concentrator (HCRC) coverage to make voice calls, Zetifi will provide a multi-carrier connection so that triallists can confidently use Wi-Fi Calling to make calls, even when the household has poor or no mobile cellular coverage. While Wi-Fi Calling is not a new innovation, the maturity of the technology has made it an attractive alternative to traditional voice services for those living in areas with poor or patchy mobile coverage. The increased reliability and resilience of Zetifi’s ruggedised Wi-Fi means that rural and remote residents are less reliant on their proximity to mobile towers and other network infrastructure. “We’re keen to hear from farmers who are interested in taking part in these trials,” Mr Winson said. “By providing farmers with a Zetifi Wi-Fi network, which enable them to make Wi-Fi calls, we’re aiming to prove that our technology can not only provide a solution to poor mobile coverage but provide a stable and reliable replacement for the legacy radio and copper network in rural and remote areas.”

ZETIFI: Dan Winson, and some members of the Zetifi team. PHOTO: Jackie Cooper The program will provide 50 farmers with access to a fully subsidised hardware installation and a 12 month subscription to Zetifi solutions to help them access better connectivity for Wi-Fi calls. Forty farmers will receive a ZetiBase, which predominantly provides indoor Wi-Fi for areas where weak mobile signals cannot penetrate the residence. The remaining 10 trial participants will be provided with a ZetiCell, a longer-range solution for areas with very poor coverage with a 300m radius of outdoor Wi-Fi and the option to extend connectivity to sheds, yards and across the farm. The company is looking to have all 50 units installed and ready to use by May 31. “While our focus in the AVST is on providing better home voice services, our unique advantage is that we can also provide more robust data connectivity and extend this connectivity right across the farm so that farmers need

not drive home or to the top of a hill to get a connection,” Mr Winson said. The AVST Program will last for 12 months and participants will be able to continue their service and subscription at the conclusion of the trial. For the last 18 months, the company has also been successfully conducting numerous trials with government organisations, agricultural businesses and industry bodies. This includes trials to commercialise a viable model for eliminating mobile blackspots with the support of Birchip Cropping Group, a not-for-profit agricultural research and extension organisation led by farmers from the Wimmera and Mallee regions of Victoria. To register your interest in receiving a Zetifi solution as part of the AVST Program, email hello@zetifi.com or phone 1300 093 711. For further information about Zetifi solutions visit https://zetifi.com/.

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to be above the $6 per kilo normally be at the sales Corcoran Parker director 40kg heavier than normal. quality Angus Justin Keane said the “The sale saw mainly at the sale cattle and just and number of head with some coloured kind” was thanks to the “very over 3060 head. East that conditions in the North “It was the usual cattle months. year; region in the past six are at these sales every clients “We had a fantastic autumn the regular draft of great winter breed running into a mild and lots of the annual than from a and more spring rain from Mansfield, at least three to of view, experienced in the last Corcoran Parker point quite a bit four years so it’s been Elders saw more Wangaratta better,” he said. plenty of clients. “The wet spring meant

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