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DECEMBER 2016 EDITION NO.6
STRONG YEAR
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welcome SUMMER has certainly arrived in style, with forty degree plus temperatures for the first week of December across the Maranoa region. There has been plenty of storm activity and some people have received some handy rain but most are hoping the thunderclouds will be followed by general, widespread rain. There has been plenty happening across the region in the last few months. Most farmers are parking their headers back in the sheds after a good harvest, and there have been some tremendous crops and yields. Most are now getting ready for summer, and have either started planting or are about to pending rain. It’s been a massive year for the Roma saleyards. The commercial cattle market has been extraordinary to say the least, and many producers have enjoyed records prices. It’s nice to see our producers rewarded for their hard work. Politicians have visited the area to assess the extent of the wild dog problem, spectacular properties such as Saddler Springs, near the Carnarvon Ranges, are up for sale, and communities are enjoying the economic benefits from events such as the annual Roma Cup. There’s always something happening across the Maranoa, and we hope you enjoy this edition of Grazier and Farmer. From the team, we would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017.
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Their paddock to your plate Beissel family stays in control of beef production process
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ONE Maranoa family is taking a truly personal approach to its beef production. Bec Beissel, a fifth-generation beef producer from Wallumbilla, and her husband, Craig, started Maranoa Beef, a business dedicated to ethical and premium beef production. The Beissels produce 100% grass-fed beef, which they raise and transport themselves. “Everything we produce, we produce ourselves,” Mrs Beissel said. “Our motto is actually ‘know your farmer, know your food’.” Mrs Beissel said she and her husband decided to take a “paddock to plate” approach to beef production for greater control over the process. “Originally this was to take more control and become a price maker rather than a price taker,” she said. “The market can be very volatile and can be impacted by things out of your control.” The Beissels are also committed to prioritising animal welfare throughout the beef production process. “That was a huge thing for us, that was another reason we started it,” Mrs Beissel said. “We can take control of the welfare of the animal all the way through to the processing plant.” Mrs Beissel said she and her husband had implemented a training program for weaners to improve the handling process. The Beissels have worked hard to keep their overheads low by doing as much of the work themselves as possible. Mrs Beissel said they had tried to educate consumers on how to shop and cook more cost-effectively. “It’s important for us that our customers look at nose-to-tail eating, not just buying the rib or eye fillet,” she said. Mrs Beissel said the quality of the Maranoa Beef products was without question. “They’re hormone free, chemical free and produced in the most natural way you can possibly get, and to my mind, that’s got to be healthier for your family,” she said.
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Strong year for saleyards A look back at the year that was in Australia’s largest saleyards LOOKING back over the past 12 months, market prices have remained relatively solid at the Roma Saleyards, according to Meat and Livestock Australia’s Roma Saleyards market reporter Martin Bunyard. Mr Bunyard said generally prices have remained high throughout the year, and as a result producer optimism within the domestic beef market is at an all-time high. “About a month ago prices did plateau off from the very high prices we had been seeing but overall prices have still remained quite strong,” Mr Bunyard said. “Cattle have been yarded from all local areas and throughout south-west Queensland. There have been a few to come from the north-west and central regionals, but not really in the second half of the year. “Early in the year the yard numbers were quite high and then they tapered off a bit, but they’ve picked up again as a result of some patchy rain.” When asked how the market would open up in 2017, Mr Bunayrd said that was a million-dollar question. “We expect reasonable numbers for the beginning of the year, given some recent rain and because producer optimism is still there,” Mr Bunyard said. “Agents seem positive that prices will remain solid for the store market. Prices have picked up for the prime market at Roma this year, and the expectation is that those prices should continue for the early part of next year. “Looking more long term, bigger factors such as international markets and the price of US beef will no doubt affect us, but for now it looks positive for producers.”
GOOD RETURNS: Prices have been strong at the Roma Saleyards throughout the year, and producer optimism is high as a result. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
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From dust to the snow
Once a sheep cocky, then an Antarctica expedition leader and now a TopX manager the sole decision maker and you are used to being quite isolated,” he said. Mr Cooney emphasised that life on the land wasn’t so far removed from life at the world’s southern most reaches. “I was also used to that sort of pressure and making decisions so I was accustomed to what it was going to be like on the expedition.” After a year-long expedition in Antarctica, gathering research, Mr Cooney returned to Australia where he had to adjust to everyday life again. “It was a huge adjustment,” he said. “You get on the plane and three hours later you’re back to reality and it’s like a whole different universe.” It has now been two years since his time in Antarctica, and if you thought Mr Cooney would have spent that time recuperating, then you would be wrong. He has since gone on to exhibit his own art and sell more than 100 paintings and play a minor role in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film, which comes out next year. Although he has left the sheep and bull industry, he said his heart still belonged to the land. Mr Cooney came to the personal realisation that the industry was unlikely to turn in his favour but he certainly has not turned his back on rural heritage. He sought out a job that gave him the
EXPEDITION LEADER: General Manager of TopX Australia Allan Cooney at Casey, East Antarctica. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED opportunity to help those in rural areas and TopX was the perfect fit. Mr Cooney currently lives in Roma with his family and is enjoying life as the General Manager of a livestock agency Business. “I believe we need to invest more in our communities and what I love about working for TopX is that it does just that,” he said.
Despite all his achievements, Mr Cooney does not believe what he has done is particularly out of the ordinary. “I say to people the only thing standing between any individual and their dream is their want to actually achieve it,” he said. “I think everybody is talented, it is just about putting yourself out there and giving it a go.”
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ALLAN Cooney has lived life from one extreme to the next. Swapping the dust and dirt of a sheep farm for the ice-covered glaciers of Antarctica, the General Manager of TopX Australia has led a life fit for the script of a Hollywood blockbuster. Up until the age of 40, Mr Cooney ran his family Merino stud and bull breeding business on a property in Cunnamulla. Since leaving the industry, Mr Cooney has taken on many different roles but none quite as extraordinary or as life-changing as the chance to go where only very few will venture in their lifetime. He was selected out of 250 eligible candidates, including Lieutenant Colonels highly-ranked police officers and even spies, to be recruited as an Antarctic expedition leader. Making the step from sheep farmer to intrepid Antarctic explorer might seem like a dramatic leap, more suited to a paperback novel than the background of a Company manager. Meeting Mr Cooney, however, it’s not hard to see how he seamlessly transitioned from one to the other. His polished demeanour and his ability to adjust and adapt in any situation made him the ideal candidate for the life-changing expedition. “I think the reason behind my selection was because of my background in the sheep industry as it is an environment where you are
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Roma’s day at the races
The 52nd Roma Cup was a success on and off the track
BIG DAY: Racing on Cup day on the fast track with two records broken. standard of thoroughbred action on the day,” Mrs Erickson said. “This year it was the Matt Kropp-trained and Toowoomba-based horse, Spice of Life, who took out the Roma Cup.
“Fashions on the field is also of a very high standard, with more than 100 competitors competing in five categories for prizes which includes State of Origin tickets for 2017, Woodford Folk Festival passes and
a weekend stay in luxury accommodation. “The 2016 Roma Cup was a huge success and the Roma Turf Club would like to thank everyone who supported this event.”
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ONE of the highlights on Roma’s social calendar, and in fact a must-attend event for many Queenslanders, is the annual Roma Cup. Held at the end of November, the Roma Cup this year attracted around 5500 people which Roma Turf Club secretary Jackie Erickson said is a “huge boost to the town’. “The Roma Cup traditionally brings a large number of punters into the district for the weekend, while the camping grounds, motels, local backyards and verandas are full with race-goers,” Mrs Erickson said. “The town hums from Friday to Sunday, and the weekend is generally incident-free with young visitors and locals alike enjoying the social interaction and a day at the track during the lead up to Christmas. “The Roma Cup has a reputation for fun camping, with many patrons bringing their swimming pools and barbecues to the camping ground as they settle in for three days on country immersion.” The Roma Cup, which celebrated its 52nd anniversary this year, featured an eight-race program. It is also a TAB meeting and is televised on Sky One and Two around the world. “The Roma Cup 1640m race is one of the richest races in country Queensland. Horses come from New South Wales and south-east and central Queensland to race at the Roma Cup, which ensures a high
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The Driver hits shelves
Photo book aims to put the public in the cab and on the road with our transport industry
IN FOCUS: Photographer Al Mabin.
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PHOTOGRAPHER Al Mabin has spent 18 months travelling throughout Australia and New Zealand to capture the best moments that the trucking industry has to offer. After living on the road with 110 various trucking companies and their families, Ms Mabin released her photos in a breathtaking book in July this year titled The Driver - Australia and New Zealand on the Back of a Truck. The Driver comes after the success of her first book The Drover, a two-time international best seller and a five-time Australian best seller, which followed the historic journey of 18,000 head of cattle across 2000km in two states. Ms Mabin was overwhelmed at the record number of pre-ordered purchases for The Driver. Two thousand copies were sold before the official release date, which puts her in the running for being one of the best-selling authors for 2016. Ms Mabin said she was excited to finish her journey photographing, living the life and documenting the trucking industry for The Driver. “I wasn’t excited because it was over, but I was excited to say that I had produced the most accurate account of real-life trucking ever documented in Australia and I can’t wait to show the world,” Ms Mabin said. “These amazing people really do need to be recognised.” Ms Mabin was born and bred on the land, and her passion has always been to capture images that represent the grass roots of rural Australia. “I am always looking to capture the essence of the outback, the rural industry and the way of life, to evoke feelings and emotions in people that view my pictures. I hope it encourages them to feel a sense of being there, smelling the smells, or hearing the noises associated with a particular image.” Ms Mabin, who was named the 2015 Asia Pacific Female Entrepreneur of The Year, is currently travelling around the countryside in a custom-designed trailer that serves as a home, an office and a mobile photography art gallery that can be opened to the public.
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programs for disadvantaged young Australians, sponsored by the Youth Enterprise Trust. Mr Hancock, said when he first laid eyes on Saddler Springs in the late 1980s, he felt like he was seeing the country in the same way that the first person who stood there before him did. “I remember looking out over the great tangle of cliffs, gorges, spurs and springs which are the Carnarvon Ranges. The feeling sort of took me over, and a dream to bring people here took hold. “No question this place has something special. There are a lot of testimonials out there, but we have to now move on so we’re putting Saddler Springs on the market. It really is time for a new owner with energy; one we really hope that will love this place as we do.”
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ELECTRONIC National Vendor Decelerations (eNVD) will now be available to producers and participants throughout the entire value chain, which many say will help to fast-track the livestock industry to a digital future. Meat and Livestock Australia has granted the first commercial licence, after extensive trials, to Australian software provider Aglive, which will allow the wider industry to use the system. An eNVD is an electronic version of the current paper NVD document which is required for all movements of cattle, sheep and goats in Australia. The eNVD system transfers electronic livestock integrity data from a livestock producer, through the value chain to the intended receivers. The eNVD information is verified against industry systems data including Property Identification Codes, Livestock Production Assurance accreditation, and National Livestock Identification System status, to deliver improved data integrity. MLA’s Integrity and Information Systems Company CEO Dr Jane Weatherley said while the livestock industry’s move to a fully electronic system, integrating livestock declarations with movement information was in its early stages, the technology was an exciting step forward for the industry. “The eNVD system will streamline the transfer of data, and offer benefits to producers and other participants in the value chain who opt in to the eNVD system,” Dr Weatherley said. “For producers, it will reduce the time taken to complete an NVD and ensure the latest versions of the document are being used and meet market requirements. It is expected that other commercial licences will be granted to more Australian software companies over the coming months, which will release further eNVD apps once trials of the technology are completed.” Dr Weatherley said the technology aligned with MLA’s Value Chain Digital Strategy, which would drive the development of an integrated platform for capturing data and generating reliable and objective information tools that could be readily applied within businesses across the value chain.
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FOUNDED by managing director Ron Ward almost two decades ago in Roma, Wards Transport has been built from the ground up on an agile business model. Ron’s 35-plus years in the industry and his extensive involvement in the community has equipped him with a deep understanding of the needs of both his metropolitan and regional customer transport needs. Wards’ solutions- based approach provides every Wards Transport customer with an easy, no-fuss approach to logistics. The business has grown dramatically over the years. From its humble beginnings, Wards is always striving to be on the cutting-edge of technology in the transport services arena. They have undertaken a growth strategy, invested heavily in development, purchased rival companies, expanded their fleet and have embraced industry and environmental changes. Wards Transport delivers excellent service, provides exceptional outcomes and they build long-lasting client relationships. The company’s key objective is to grow beyond the role of just a logistics vendor, and to be a true partner to all clients. Wards carry parcels, pallets, challenging freight, oversize and over-mass consignments, refrigerated goods, construction, mining, and mail encompassing a range of everyday commodities including food and dangerous goods. Services include same day, general, express and full load services between Brisbane, Toowoomba and all areas west to Quilpie including Chinchilla, Roma, Charleville, Injune, Surat, Wandoan, and Taroom. Wards Transport has extended its
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Trucks deliver aid Drought Angels provide relief in various forms to farming families who have suffered
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WITHOUT the generous support of several local trucking companies, Drought Angels wouldn’t have been able to deliver their gifts to the drought-stricken producers and graziers of Queensland. Over the past several years Drought Angels has provided relief in the form of stockfeed, financial assistance and a helping hand to the many farming families who have suffered from consecutive dry seasons. Co-founder of Drought Angels Tash Johnson said ERB Brothers Transport carted the majority of their freight all over the state at no charge to them or the producers. “Words cannot express our appreciation for what ERB Brothers Transport has done. We couldn’t have achieved our goals without their generosity, or that of the other trucking companies who pitched in when they could,” Mrs Johnson said. Other Western Downs companies who donated their time and trucks included Ison Haulage, J&J Contracting and Nobby’s Transport. The not-for-profit organisation was
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Drought Angels Helping farmers brings people’s choice award AT THIS year’s Queensland Regional Community Awards, Drought Angels won the people’s choice award and the Queensland regional service award. Tash Johnson said to win two of the categories was overwhelming. “We were proud to be nominated, and then to reach the finals was such an honour. But when they called our names out it was just so surreal,” Mrs Johnson said. “Neither of us do it for the recognition. “We love what we do, and the rewarding part for us is helping our farmers because we don’t like to see them struggle. “It’s been nice to see some rain which has given people some reprieve and hope, but it certainly hasn’t broken the drought everywhere. “Hopefully it is a start, but someone people have a long way to go.” Drought Angels are currently running a $5 Christmas appeal and all money raised will be put towards food hampers or local business vouchers. Donations can be made via direct deposit, PayPal or cheque, and all are tax deductible. Further details can be found on the Drought Angels Facebook page.
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Nothing beats Dalby STOCK horse enthusiasts from around the country flocked to the Dalby Showgrounds for the 42nd annual Dalby Australian Stock Horse Sale. The sale, run by Darling Downs Branch Australian Stock Horse Society and Grant Daniel & Long, resulted in 191 horses sold for a gross of a whopping $1,634,500. Of the 117 mares offered, 93 were sold, with Lot 25 taking out the top price at $50,000. A total of 100 geldings were up for auction with 94 sold and a top of $15,000. Four out of five stallions were sold with a top of $15,000. “It’s the biggest stock horse sale in Australia; nothing beats it,” said DDASHS president Jim Ryan. “We’ve got a very good committee which makes it wonderful; we’re very happy with the support the town has given us.”
SALE TIME: Charles Wright from Hellidon and Brian O'Sullivan from Laidley at the 42nd annual Dalby Stock Horse Sale. PHOTOS: JESSICA BAHR
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westernstarnews.com.au Tuesday, December 20, 2016
New Toyota head-turner Stand-out C-HR is all set to launch in Australia in February TOYOTA’S head-turning C-HR – an SUV with striking coupe-like styling, engaging driving dynamics and advanced cabin quality – will be launched in Australia in late February. The company’s executive director sales and marketing, Tony Cramb, announcing the on-sale timing, said the C-HR was designed to stand out within the Toyota line-up and in its segment. “C-HR takes a fresh approach with its extroverted design, powerful yet fuel-efficient turbocharged petrol engine and dynamics that reward driving enthusiasts,” Mr Cramb said. “It is stunning proof of the determination by Toyota to encourage greater stylistic freedom and engineering creativity in order to achieve eye-catching designs and enhanced driving pleasure,” he said. The C-HR reaps the dynamic and safety benefits of being constructed on a highly rigid Toyota New Global Architecture-based platform. Global chief engineer Hiroyuki Koba, a keen driver, strategically adapted the GA-C platform to confirm it met his requirements to suit the C-HR’s design and driving performance. Mr Koba travelled thousands of kilometres in development models, particularly on European roads, to bring to life his vision of remarkable driving precision and comfort. The GA-C platform allows for a low centre of gravity, which results in an engaging drive experience, outstanding handling and agility, and strictly controlled body roll. As a new premium entrant, C-HR will be the first Toyota vehicle in Australia equipped with a powerful yet efficient four-cylinder 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine. “This impressive engine is tuned to deliver
ARRIVING SOON: The new Toyota C-HR. exactly the fluent, engaging driving behaviour that C-HR customers will demand,” Mr Cramb said. “It offers performance levels equivalent to a significantly larger engine, but with lower fuel consumption and emissions.” Turbocharging elicits engaging
PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED responsiveness and acceleration with peak torque of 185Nm available from just 1500rpm all the way to 4000rpm. TNGA allows the C-HR engine to be placed low and angled slightly rearward, helping designers secure a low bonnet line as well as contributing to the low centre of gravity.
On front-drive variants, the turbo engine can be mated to C-HR’s intelligent manual transmission. It automatically increases the engine revs when moving down the gears to ensure smooth gear shifts. The system also works when shifting up, improving comfort by reducing clutch shock.
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