PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS BEEFWEEK 2 0 2 4 As the beef industry starts to experience better times with rain, green grass in summertime, and rising cattle prices, our annual Beef Week feature contains local stories from the historic Buchan Station, to Snow Rural, a rising star of the industry, to 30 years of on-property bull sales for Gelantipy’s Karoonda Hereford stud. With a feature store sale starting at 9am tomorrow, January 25, it will be interesting to see how the market rolls considering the highs of 2021 and the slump of 2023. &RQȴGHQFH KDV EHHQ EXR\HG E\ SURPLVLQJ price rises at the weaner sales in the Western Districts and the North East which is hoped to replicate itself at Bairnsdale. GREENER PASTURES
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 2 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Anthony Snow, of Snow Rural, Bengworden, with his Angus heifers, predominantly bred from AI by Landfall Summit, Murdeduke Quarterback, Chiltern Park Moe and Clunie Range Plantation. The original herd was a mob of K&J Pendergast Herefords. Great value in crunching Today it seems all but impossible to get into farming on your own, particularly starting from nothing, but for Anthony and Sarah Snow, of Snow Rural, their dream has been realised via hard work and constant planning. The couple and their three children, Charlotte, 14, James, 12, and Sam, 8, moved to East Gippsland back in 2010 when Anthony took on a role setting up a turf farm on Boundary Road in Bengworden. "I grew up working for my Dad in the turf game from a very young age," Anthony said. "I dedicated a lot of my youth to working and getting ahead, and at 30 years old I guess I was just looking for something new to challenge me and get me out of what was potentially an early mini mid-life-crisis." Along the way they transitioned into running their own cattle and cropping farm, beginning with the purchase of 25 K&J Pendergast Hereford heifers at the Mountain Calf Sales. The farm, 'Stedmoor', which was bought after Anthony literally knocked on the door of the owners to ask if they would sell, has grown to encompass 520 hectares in Bengworden and 470 breeders. He attributes his rapid rise to his one of his abilities – to sit at a desk. "I used to love driving a tractor when I was young. <RX PDNH \RXU PRQH\ LQ WKH RɝFH QRW RXW on the farm. "As I get older and more experienced in WKLV ȴFNOH JDPH RI IDUPLQJ DQG DV PXFK DV Ζ enjoy getting my hands dirty, I see huge value in sitting at my desk, either crunching the numbers or planning the months and even the years ahead. "Now I'm religious with my budget and have monthly Zoom meetings with my accountant to discuss all things budget," he said. "A detailed budget does wonders for a farm owner feeling in control of their business when things get tough. "And in farming, as we all know, that's more often than we'd like." THE BUSINESS OF FARMING :KLOH 6DUDK ZRUNV R IDUP $QWKRQ\ ZRUNV alongside his "gun farm and livestock assistant", Ant Nicklen. "Having such a dedicated, hardworking, smart, and passionate bloke like Ant with us opens up so many doors, like taking on more intensive crops and grazing/feeding programs," he said. Anthony says an employee like Ant allows him to spend the time on planning and decision making "that all farm businesses so desperately need". "It's very easy to get distracted by those daily farm tasks and miss the important business opportunities." He lists those as anything from seeking out discounts on big purchases, to taking the time to attend a conference, meeting new people, or seeking out new ideas. "There's always someone out there who does it better than me," he said. "I love asking questions because if you're genuinely interested in listening to their ideas, farmers love to share their knowledge.
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 3 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 6QRZ 5XUDO DLPV WR FUHDWH ȴYH VLODJH VWDFNV DQG RSHQ RQH D \HDU WR IHHG RXW UHSODFLQJ WKHP DV WKH\ JR the numbers "It also comes back to being organised and staying ahead of the game. "It's so easy for a farm business to end up in debilitating debt because the farm owner didn't have a plan. "Personally, our business would have been in a hell of a lot more pain after the recent crash in cattle prices if we didn't keep such a detailed budget. "It allowed us to make decisions early and have important discussions with the bank about how we see ourselves navigating our way through this particularly tough time for cattle producers." Anthony says they work with a local agronomist on fodder crops and herd health, and another agronomist on the maize production. "We also work very closely with our accountant and bank manager – we see these relationships as important as our on-farm relationships." The cattle are registered with the Never Ever program with Greenhams and are strip grazed on dryland fodder crops. 7KHLU DUWLȴFLDO LQVHPLQDWLRQ VLUHV DUH VHlected from Agrigene, and bulls on farm include Landfall and Cluden Newry sires from Tasmania. "We cull all females that don't get in calf and cull any undesirable breeding traits out at weaning. :H DUH ȴQDOO\ DW WKH SRLQW ZKHUH DOO ROGHU non-black Angus cattle are being culled out of the herd. :H ZLOO VHOO WKH ODVW RI RXU YHU\ ȴUVW PRE of Pendergast Herefords at weaning this year which will be a bit sad, but at the same time, it's another step in what I see as the right direction of a straight black Angus herd. "I'm looking forward to the next few years where we will have the luxury of culling harder for temperament and getting to understand the style of animal that works best for us in our operation." Anthony says they strive to make improvePHQWV LQ RXWSXW DQG HɝFLHQF\ HYHU\ VHDVRQ "We're always searching for ways to improve beef production quality, quantity and crops," he said. "We like to incorporate technology where we see opportunities for inFUHDVHG SURȴWDELOLW\ "We've recently installed soil sensors under our irrigated land which helps us monitor temperature, moisture and even nitrogen availability. "Measuring these factors takes so much of the guesswork out of the process and helps us understand how our soil performs under various conditions." DROUGHTPROOFING "We are very big on GURXJKW SURRȴQJ RXU RSeration as best we can," Anthony says with the seriousness of someone who has been through a properly dry time. "We've put away over 1000 dry tonnes of quality chopped silage in bun stacks for the next drought event and have reticulation to troughs in every paddock." +LV DLP LV WR FUHDWH ȴYH VWDFNV DQG WR RSHQ one a year to feed out, replacing them in that year as well. <RX FDQ QHYHU UHDOO\ DRUG WR GR LW EXW KDYing it there is great insurance," he said. One stack contains oats and clover chopped silage, while another is a high protein mixed species winter crop of clover, vetch and barley. &RQWLQXHG SDJH “Being dropped into the worst drought in East Gippsland’s history, in our second year of farming, wasn’t my idea of fun, but using the situation to learn how to adapt and maintain focus is as character-building as it gets.” – Anthony Snow THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, 2024 80 BULLS FREE DELIVERY Ed Bradley - 0412 298 546 | Tim Woodham - 0436 015 115 Interfaced with Auctionplus FREE DELIVERY ACROSS NSW & VIC EN9639 100 PTIC HEIFERS
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 4 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 A turf to beef dream From page 3 The Snows have a centre pivot irrigator, with water drawn from a bore, and currently have maize under it, contract growing for a local corporate dairy. "We always sow our crops regardless of the start to the season and I'm starting to step away from putting as much faith in long-term forecasts as I used to," Anthony said. "I think it's important to continue farming through the dry times and seek out ways to reduce the impact of low commodity prices or reduced yields. "Being thorough in understanding our cost of production is of utmost importance to me these days, especially when we have such high input costs and the low cattle prices we are experiencing. CREATING DIVERSITY ON FARM Farming for young people can be daunting – not the work – more the capital required and the availability of farmland. Anthony worked hard and says it didn't come without risk. $IWHU Ζ ȴQLVKHG 8QL Ζ EXLOW XS P\ own turf construction and renovation business and we serviced all of Victoria, Southern NSW and the ACT. "We were young which meant we could travel a lot and take on as much contracting work as we could squeeze in. "We sold our turf construction business and our property in Geelong and parked those funds in the hope that we would be able to secure some farming land of our own one day and made the shift to East Gippsland. "We started out with the 25 heifers and slowly purchased older quality cows, either in calf or PTIC with calves at foot. "We risked it all and purchased 170 cows with calves at foot from NSW toward the end of the drought for next to nothing and made a tidy profit on the cull cows and calves when the drought broke. "We also grew grain crops and did a lot of local ag contracting during the GURXJKW WR JHQHUDWH FDVKȵRZ "We had enough larger customers who would sow crops, spray or cultivate to secure enough contract work WR NHHS RXUVHOYHV DȵRDW "We continued investing all the SURȴWV PDGH RQ FDWWOH JUDLQ DQG FRQtracting into more cattle, fertiliser, lime, chook manure, fencing, water and other production essentials. "Creating diversity in a farm business, especially in a variable climate like where we are in East Gippsland, has become very important to me these days." "Having all of my eggs in one basket, in a district with such a variable climate, bit me once. "Having experienced this, I'm structuring my business with a focus on diversity to better cope with those inevitable humps and bumps along the way." ADVICE ON STARTING OUT "As a young kid, I always wanted to farm," Anthony said. "My Dad said I was mad, but the desire to try was simply too strong. Ζ YH GHȴQLWHO\ TXHVWLRQHG P\ GHFLsion to change directions a few times along the journey, but I wouldn't change a thing. "The tough times have been so valuable to look back on. "Being dropped into the worst drought in East Gippsland's history, in our second year of farming, wasn't my idea of fun, but using the situation to learn how to adapt and maintain focus is as character-building as it gets. "Learning how to do a great budget LV E\ IDU WKH EHVW DGYLFH Ζ FRXOG RHU anyone starting out," he said. "Winging it these days can only go one way. 8QGHUVWDQGLQJ KRZ WR EHVW XWLOLVH what you have, to generate improvePHQWV LQ WKH SURȴWDELOLW\ RI \RXU IDUP business is obviously so important, especially during tough times where commodity prices are low and input costs are high. "It's simply something that we're always going to have to deal with as farm business owners." “It’s very easy to get distracted by those daily farm tasks and miss the important business opportunities.” – Anthony Snow
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 5 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Kees believe in the science Bill and Minnie Kee established Warringa Herefords at Yarram in 1991 and have been breeding Herefords for 33 years. They initially bred horned Herefords but since 2010 they have bred Poll Herefords exclusively. 7KH\ UHORFDWHG IURP <DUUDP WR 6DUVȴHOG LQ They place great emphasis on quiet temperament and sound structure - genetics are selected for the FRPPHUFLDO EHHI LQGXVWU\ SURȴW GULYHUV RI FDOYLQJ ease, growth, fertility, muscle and marbling. They have been members of BREEDPLAN since the stud’s establishment and since the availability of genomics (genomically testing animals) have combined it with their herd recording to enhance the data they have on each of their animals and also improve the accuracy of the available information. The Kees are great believers in the use of the various sciences available, not only to the seedstock producers but also the commercial cattle breeders. With a better understanding of the use of these tools and therefore the introduction of better genetics, breeders can make more informed decisions in relation to achieving their breeding objectives, producing a product more in demand by the processors and ultimately the consumer. 7KLV ZRXOG OHDG WR D EHWWHU ȴQDQFLDO RXWFRPH IRU all participants in the industry. Processors are prepared to pay premiums for cattle with better yields and carcase quality and the way to achieve this is not only by breeding a structurally sound animal, but one which is also genetically superior and the use of the data supplied by BREEDPLAN and genomics is the way forward to capture these premiums. Four years ago, Warringa formed a partnership with four other Gippsland Hereford breeders and established Gippsland Performance Herefords with the vision "To sell young Hereford bulls with structural soundness and above average genetic merit." They all agreed it was important to have a point of GLHUHQFH DQG WKH\ WKHUHIRUH GHFLGHG RQ WKH FRQcept of having a performance-based online bull sale. To qualify for the sale each bull had to satisfy various assessments and achieve various standards, these included independent structural and fertility tests, be in BREEDPLAN and be genetically tested. They also had to be above average for many BREEDPLAN values or in the top 30 per cent of the Hereford breed for the Southern Self Replacing Breeding Index. :DUULQJD +HUHIRUGV DUH FRQȴGHQW WKH JHQHWLF PHULW RI WKHLU EXOOV RHUHG IRU VDOH ZLOO HQVXUH SXUchasers the prospect of genetic gain within their herds to meet their breeding objectives. Gippsland Performance Herefords’ fourth annual online bull sale will be held on AuctionsPlus on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11am. Warringa Herefords Beef Week Open Day is on Monday, January 29, 2024 between 9am and 5pm. Warringa will have on display all their herd, including all their springing cows and heifers, yearling heifers and also their yearling bulls, some are for sale on the day and also those to be sold in the Gippsland Performance Herefords Bull Sale in September 2024. Everyone is welcome to attend to inspect the cattle, discuss their breeding philosophy and enjoy the Kee's hospitality. Warringa Victorine U212. (PS) Warringa Heifers. (PS) Warringa Bulls. (PS) POWER – PERFORMANCE – PROFIT .//0+ .1 -/-&,/(*10+ 0$-*1 0*0$,/*1$,1$ -0/1 .!1 1' !1,+1 ,+(. "1 .+ ./ 1% "1%#% 0))1 1 0++0-1 --1 1 .//0+ .1 -/-&,/(* #1 0 ,)*,+ ./*&0-)(1 ,.("1 ./*&0-)("1 , 0)-1# # 1 %'1'''1 1 !.0) 1 0)) .//0+ . -/-&,/(* ,! . For more information: Rhys Redenbach - 0409 391 123 | Sara Redenbach - 0422 298 761 rsredenbachcontracting@hotmail.com EN9983
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 6 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 "We've been round the alphabet twice now," Karoonda Hereford stud principal, Paul Sykes said, standing in a paddock of U\H JUDVV DQG FORYHU H\HLQJ R VRPH RI his stud bulls that are up for sale in March at Gelantipy. He's referring to their names. This year's sale bulls begin with the letter A, all 80 to 90 head of them. Andy. Atlantis. Altitude. And the list goes on – and on. Which, given there are 26 letters in the alphabet, adds up to a 53-year tradition of VWXG FDWWOH DV 3DXO V ȴUVW FDOYHV ZHUH DVsigned names with the letter A back when he was 21. "Some studs follow sire lines but while the bull is part of the program, it's the females that are the major part," Paul said. "So many of our best animals all trace back to the same wonderful cow lines. 3HRSOH PLJKW WKLQN WKH\ FDQ ȴ[ D VWXG overnight with a couple of good bulls, but it takes a lot longer unless you have good females. "We focus heavily on the female side." The Sykes also take that ethos and use it when buying bulls for themselves. "If we're buying a bull, we want to see the mother," Paul said. :H GRQ W EHOLHYH WKH PLON ȴJXUHV DQG ZH want to see the udders for ourselves." It was 1994, 30 years ago, the Karoonda 6\NHV KDG WKHLU ȴUVW RQ SURSHUW\ EXOO VDOH DW .DURRQGD 3DUN RHULQJ EXOOV Prior to that they sent half a dozen bulls to sell alongside Mawarra Herefords at the annual White Face sale in Bairnsdale for years. "We often went shares in bulls with Mawarra, Ardno Lilydale was one of them," Paul remembers. Paul's 21st present from his older brother, Robert Sykes at Mawarra stud, was a bull called Mawarra Emporer, by Ardno Inspiration who was by Vern Imperious, one of two bulls imported from England by Ralph McEachern. "It was a big deal to import a bull back then." He then got some wire from his father to make some fences and went on from there. Paul and his wife Judi started their stud with Mawarra and Ardno blood, which they've since grown to about 400 breeders. To build their female line, the Sykes selectHG FRZV IURP PDQ\ GLHUHQW VWXGV LQFOXGLQJ Hobartville stud, Moore Park at Bowral, New South Wales, some Maritana cows from Curlew stud near Albury/Wodonga, and some Lowanna stud cows and a Last Day cow, their origin from Laurie Platt at Bombala. These days the Sykes have daughter Lauren and her husband Lynton Hill working beside them, as well as their three children, Karoonda’s 30 years - the A to 7KUHH JHQHUDWLRQV RI .DURRQGDȇV 6\NHV Ȃ /DXUHQ +LOO &DPSEHOO +LOO HLJKW DQG 3DXO 6\NHV SLFWXUHG ZLWK WZR RI WKHLU VDOH EXOOV $OFKHPLVW DQG $OSLQH .DURRQGD VWXG ZLOO RSHQ as part of Beef Week 2024 on Monday, January 29. DONALDA MOTORS 5152 3058 | 672-678 PRINCES HWY BAIRNSDALE SALES, SERVICE, SPARE PARTS WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED ON ALL ASPECTS AGRICULTURE
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 7 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Campbell, eight, Lexi, six, and Audrey, three. The family also runs an adventure and accommodation business from Karoonda Park, Gelantipy. BULLS THE RIGHT TYPE "The phenotype has to be right," Paul said, in regard to picking bulls. "Over the past 10 years it's become more obvious that breeders are chasing intramuscular fat (IMF) but in some cases this has meant the carcase weight average and eye muscle area (EMA) has gone down." "We support a focus on IMF but you still need carcase and yield," Lauren said. "A balance between muscle, marbling and weight for age." "If you have a really high-IMF you may drop WKH EHHI R WKHP 3DXO VDLG One of their sale picks is Karoonda Alpine, who is out of a good cow, with high milk and KLJK Ζ0) ȴJXUHV EXW LW V KLV SK\VLTXH WKH\ appreciate. "Cosmetically there's not much wrong with him," Paul said. "We've sharpened the knives on them. "We have a high standard." The Sykes say they usually breed polled cows to polled bulls and horned cows to horned bulls, and have about a dozen homozygous poll bulls in the crop of sale bulls. "All our bulls have been genomically tested," Lauren said. "This year there are 24 reference sires, a real mix of horned and polled genetics." 3DXO VDLG \RX ZRQ W DOZD\V ȴQG ZKDW \RX want" in a homozygous bull and that being homozygous is not a guarantee you won't breed cattle with scurs. "We look for the right product and if they are homozygous that's a bonus," he said. "Even Techno, a homozygous New Zealand bull we've used has produced cattle with scurs." The Sykes' bulls have a reputation of being SDUWLFXODUO\ TXLHW LQ QDWXUH "We used to tie every sale bull up with a halter after weaning," Lauren said. "We don't anymore, and we don't do anyWKLQJ WRR VSHFLDO WR PDNH WKHP TXLHW ZH UH just pretty hard on temperament." "All the cranky females are gone," Paul added. They feed grass pellets over the winter, which can often be harsh with snow falling, TXLHWHQLQJ WKHP DQG NHHSLQJ WKHLU QXWULWLRQ level even, so they're "going forward all the time". "They're doing two kilos a day on grass now in January," he said. The Sykes are always on the lookout for RXWFURVV VLUHV DQG XVH D ODUJH DUWLȴFLDO LQsemination program at the stud. 7KH\ DUH HDJHUO\ DZDLWLQJ WKH ȴUVW FDOYHV from Glendan Park Shrek in March, a bull Paul says is "a pretty useful bull". They have also purchased horned bulls Glenwarrah Marshall and Lotus Syndicate, from Northern NSW and have shares in another New Zealand bull, Limehills Belter (PP). "You've got to like what you breed," Paul said. "I guess that's what keeps us going." "When you see those nice even pens of calves at the calf sales that are by our bulls, that's a reward in itself," Lauren said. Karoonda Hereford stud will open on Monday, January 29, as part of Beef Week, and the 30th annual on-property sale will take place on Tuesday, March 19. The bulls are sold traditionally, with an auctioneer and the bulls walking through the sale ring, but the sale is also interfaced with AuctionsPlus and each lot will have a video online. Z of herefords Karoonda Altitude out with cows this spring. (PS) $XGUH\ȇV ȴUVW PXVWHU ZLWKRXW WKH OHDG (PS) .DURRQGD $QG\ 0DZDUUD 6KRZWLPH (PS) Audrey and Bella get close. (PS)
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 8 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Buchan Station - from Shorthorns to Angus A 25-year passion The purchase of Buchan Station, nestled just east of Buchan township some 25 years ago, may have seemed an odd choice for a real estate agent from Torquay. But Hayden's Real Estate owners, Bryan and Vicki Hayden, had made a calculated call. "I received two pieces of very valuable advice early in my career," Bryan said. "One was 'Don't buy the property – buy the water', and Buchan Station is a very well-watered property. "The second was 'Make sure you buy far enough away so you don't WUDYHO WR LW WR ȴ[ WKH VLPSOH WKLQJV in other words, get someone who's TXDOLȴHG WR UXQ LW DQG VWLFN WR \RXU own business." Bryan followed that sage advice and has since built a reputable Angus operation, including a 500head breeding herd and several notably bred bulls, including Milwillah Renegade R1033 and more recently Milwillah Shane S23, a bull by Milwillah Napa. Buchan Station spans 2000 acres, bounded at the north by Buchan River, while the Tara and Harold Creeks join at about the centre RI WKH SURSHUW\ EHIRUH ȵRZLQJ into the Buchan, ensuring most paddocks have fresh water. Bryan personally buys the bulls after spending many hours workLQJ WKURXJK HDFK EXOO V ȴJXUHV LQ the catalogue and completing an on-farm inspection. 7KH +D\GHQV KDYH ȴYH FKLOGUHQ and 11 grandchildren, who visit the farm when they can. Their two sons, Patrick and Sam, share a passion for breeding cattle. Gippsland was an obvious choice to buy a property for Bryan as he has always had a family connection with various parts of the region. His mother's family, the Moores of Jack River, arrived in 1840 and later by marriage connected to the prominent Buckley family, ZKR ȴUVW FDPH WR *LSSVODQG ZLWK Livingstone in 1836, just ahead of McMillan, pioneering the border country from the Monaro into South Gippsland, including Benambra, Gelantipy, Ensay and Prospect (now Seaspray). Bryan has traced the ownership of Buchan Station and believes WKH ȴUVW PDQ WR VHWWOH LW ZDV -RKQ Rohdes Wilkinson, despite Edward Bayliss having already pegged the site in 1837. "Buchan Station changed hands many times over the years. "In old times the Pastoral Companies would lend the money to people to buy property, there'd be a few droughts and they would foreclose on them so someone else would buy in," he said. "In recent times with water improvements, people have been able to hold on to their land for longer." Past owners have included the Scotts, Sam and Walter Lane, and Dr Harry Cummins. The Haydens have had just three managers overseeing the place GXULQJ WKH \HDUV WKH 'DH\ IDPLO\ WKH 0F$XOLH IDPLO\ DQG current managers, the Anderson family, Lance, Lyric, Rhyme and Hughie. Over time the Haydens have transformed the herd from Herefords and Shorthorns into an Angus herd by choosing quality animals, including bulls from Angus studs like Te Mania and Merridale. "We wanted an outstanding female line and chose to go with Milwillah Angus," Bryan said. "We're basically a pure Milwillah herd now, and that's really been very rewarding for us." Part of the business of buying quality bulls is selling their semen, which at $70 a straw, goes some way towards paying for them. The Haydens have recently sold semen from S23 as well as another older bull, Milwillah Lannister L20, who has sired some beautifully quiet females within the Buchan Station herd. "That's the idea, if you pay $40,000 to $50,000 for a sire," Bryan said. "That way you can claw back some of your investment. 2QH RI WKH ȴUVW EXOOV ZH ERXJKW was Te Mania Ada, and we basically paid for him by selling his semen." He said by choosing the best SRVVLEOH VLUHV DQG XVLQJ DUWLȴFLDO insemination and embryo transfer (7 DOO RI D VXGGHQ \RX UH PD[Lmising your genetics and the qualities you're after are infused into the herd more quickly". Lately Buchan Station has used some leading American and Australian genetics through ET, introduced by Patrick and Sam, along with purchasing some stud cows. "We had been talking about the idea of breeding a few of our own bulls for a few years, then the opportunity to purchase some embryos and a few females came up so we jumped at the chance," Sam Hayden said. ΖW V EHHQ D ELJ OHDUQLQJ H[SHULHQFH EXW VRPHWKLQJ ZH UH H[FLWed about and it's showing some promising signs. "We have our second batch of ET calves due at the start of February ZLWK VRPH H[FLWLQJ PDWLQJV :H YH IRFXVVHG RQ D VHW RI VL[ key breeding areas, starting from the ground up. "Structure, fertility, temperament, phenotype, frame size and balanced EBVs. "We want to be able to look at an animal in the paddock and be proud that we've bred it but also that they perform and put meat on the bones. "We aim to have some stud bulls available for sale coming into 2025." Bill Wyndham and Co livestock agent, Colin Jones, has been the selling agent for Buchan Station over the past 12 years and says the cattle are well sought after. "Whenever the cattle are sold there are always repeat buyers which means the stock they have bought previously have done the job," he said. "The genetics have certainly improved over the past eight to 10 years and those repeat buyers competing on females are always there because they know how well they're bred. "They have a good following, every time." SALE MITSUBISHI FOR SALES & SERVICE SALE MITSUBISHI 5144 1311 | 273 YORK STREET, SALE | WWW.SALEMITSUBISHI.COM.AU LMCT 12209 TRITON CLUB CAB TRITON DOUBLE CAB TRITON GSR HOME OF MITSUBISHI EAST GIPPSLAND’S NEW CAR WARRANTY CAPPED PRICE SERVICING
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| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 10 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 BARRY AND TOPSY NEWCOMEN, ‘KANANGRA’ ENSAY VIC 3875 P: 5157 3209 | M: 0427 242 238 | Mat Marshall - M: 0400 606 269 Tom King - M: 0418 195 991 | E: newcomen@skymesh.com.au 21ST ANNUAL SALE 60 BULLS POLL & DEHORNED 60 BULLS POLL & DEHORNED MARCH 13, 2024 on property ‘KANANGRA’ VIDEO AUCTION AND AUCTION PLUS
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 11 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Market positivity in the air It seems there is more positivity in the atmosphere at cattle sales this year, with plenty of rain about and talk of the El Nino turning into a La Nina. The weaner sales in the Western District started in early January, with prices quoted as 10-20 cents a kilogram above the close of 2023 but still some 30 per cent below the previous January. Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) recently stated there was a "strong outlook for the start of the year ZLWK FDWWOH SULFHV OLIWLQJ VLJQLȴFDQWly over the last couple of months" with the "restocker yearling steer indicator lifting by 56¢ to 366¢/kg liveweight over the past month". Elders Bairnsdale livestock agent, Morgan Davies, said things were "a lot brighter". "We're bouncing from the bottom up," he said "Last year was a real year for survival, especially when it got dry. &RQȴGHQFH ZDV VKRW WR SLHFHV the cattle job bottomed out and really no one knew how cheap it would get. "Feeder steers went from $5 a kilo to $4/kg in a month, then from $4 to sub-$3 in six months, and we had processors saying they weren't making any money. "The job went into free fall. "At various times it was hard WR ȴQG DQ\ YDOXH LW ZDV SURSHUO\ heavy going. "But we're through that now and the traders who kept trading also picked up the upside of picking up cheap cattle. "Abattoirs and processors are showing more interest so that's all positive. "Three or four of the major processors to come online are either killing more cattle or starting up. "I think we'll be well positioned to sell fat stock and cull cows." Just to recap, livestock prices took a dive last spring with the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predicting a long, hot dry, El Nino summer. It was dry in winter and into spring, and producers' memories of feeding through the last drought were fresh. Cattle were sent to market in droves, with oversupply one of the factors causing the market to crash. Other factors included the lack of processing capability due to labour shortages. 7KHQ FDPH EXVKȴUH DW WKH VWDUW of October, quickly followed by a deluge of rain, more than 100 millimetres in parts, extinguishing the ȴUH DQG VSDUNLQJ KRSHV RI D GHFHQW summer. Flooding became the new problem and December was wet again ZLWK ȵRRGV However, BoM will currently not agree to the talk of a La Nina and recently issued a statement saying: "… about half of the past El Niño events have included heavy rainfall events, particularly across parts of eastern Australia. "The presence of a positive Southern Annular Mode (SAM), combined with very high temperatures in the Tasman Sea, likely contributed to rainfall events in eastern Australia in December and January. "It is unusual to see a persistently positive SAM during El Nino, as that is more typical during a La Nina phase. "The widespread and regular rainfall across southeastern Australia across multiple months is similarly unusual for El Nino." The Bureau is also still predicting the El Nino will last until autumn. Hopefully prices pick up even further in time for the feature Mountain Calf Sales. "The best indicator of what weaner prices will do is the feeder steer price," Mr Davies said. "Last year it was falling, this year the market is increasing so we might see around the same prices." The summer's Feature Store Sale will take place at Bairnsdale this Thursday, January 25, starting at 9am, while the Mountain Calf Sales will take place March 5-6. Weaner sales in the Western District are showing promise, with prices higher than the close of 2023, but still below year-ago levels. Prompt & professional tree services ❱ ❱ ❱ ❱ Get a free quote 1300 BAT BRO Certified for quality, safety and environment Phone 1300 228 276
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 12 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Another impressive line - up for Wattlewood Wattlewood Angus again invites the community to join them for the 2024 Beef Week open day on Sunday, January 28, at Wattlewood, Lang Lang, to view their more than 30 sale bulls that are available at their annual Autumn Bull Sale on March 14, and the females behind their impressive sale bull line up. 7KH VLUH YHULȴHG EXOOV DW :DWWOHZRRG KDYH FRPH IURP IRXQGDWLRQ VWRFN WKDW JR EDFN WR VRPH RI WKH EHVW FRZ IDPLOLHV LQ WKH $QJXV EUHHG LQFOXGLQJ %DUXQDK $FDFLD (OOD DQG (VWKHU 7KHVH IHPDOHV KDYH FRPH WRJHWKHU ZLWK WKH LQGXVWU\ȇV OHDGLQJ VLUHV LQ 7H[DV ΖFHPDQ &KLOWHUQ 3DUN 0RH 6\GJHQ (QKDQFH DQG 6LW] 6WHOODU 7KH DQLPDOV DUH LQ WKHLU EHVW KHDOWK WR DFKLHYH WKH EHVW UHSURGXFWLYH SHUIRUPDQFH DQG ORQJHYLW\ 7KH EXOOV WKDW ZLOO EH LQFOXGHG LQ WKHLU RQ IDUP VDOH WKDW LV LQWHUIDFHG ZLWK $XFWLRQV3OXV KDYH DOO EHHQ YDFFLQDWHG ZLWK LQ 3HVWLJDUG 5KLQRJDUG DQG 9LEURYD[ DV ZHOO DV EHLQJ VHPHQ WHVWHG :DWWOHZRRGȇV EUHHGLQJ SKLORVRSK\ LV WR KDYH VWUXFWXUDOO\ FRUUHFW TXLHW DQLPDOV WKDW SHUIRUP LQ D SDFNDJH WKDW EX\HUV ZDQW WR DQG HQMR\ RZQLQJ :DWWOHZRRG KDV SRWHQWLDO VWXG DQG KHUG VLUHV DYDLODEOH WKDW DUH DPRQJ WKH EHVW LQ WKH EUHHG IRU ELUWK ZHLJKW JURZWK VWUXFWXUH DQG FDUFDVV (%9ȇV :KHQ YDULRXV WUDLWV DUH FDOFXODWHG WKHUH DUH EXOOV LQ WKH VDOH WKDW DUH WRS SHUIRUPHUV LQ HYHU\ LQGH[ WKH $QJXV EUHHG KDV $OVR RQ GLVSOD\ ZLOO EH VRPH VSHFLDO KHLIHUV WKDW KDYH EHHQ XVHG WR KHOS \RXQJ NLGV OHDUQ DERXW FDWWOH DQG DQLPDO KXVEDQGU\ 7KH HLJKW WR \HDU ROG FKLOGUHQ KDYH ZRUNHG ZLWK WKHVH KHLIHUV WR SUHSDUH WKHP IRU WKH DXWXPQ VKRZV JDLQLQJ FRQȴGHQFH E\ OHDGLQJ ZDVKLQJ DQG JURRPLQJ WKHP ZKLOH XOWLPDWHO\ HQMR\LQJ EHLQJ LQYROYHG ZLWK FDWWOH 6WXG SULQFLSDO )LRQD *ORYHU LV D ELJ EHOLHYHU RI JHWWLQJ WKH \RXWK LQYROYHG Ȋ7KH\ DUH WKH IXWXUH RI WKH EHHI FDWWOH VRFLHWLHV DQG WKH EHHI LQGXVWU\ ȋ VKH VDLG 6DOH FDWDORJXHV IRU WKH 0DUFK %XOO 6DOH ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH RQ WKH GD\ RU DOWHUQDWLYHO\ FRQWDFW )LRQD GHWDLOV LQ DGYHUWLVHPHQW WR KDYH RQH PDLOHG RXW :KLOH WKH *ORYHUV HQFRXUDJH \RX WR KHDG DORQJ WR WKH %HHI :HHN RSHQ GD\ ΖI \RX FDQȇW PDNH LW JHW LQ WRXFK ZLWK )LRQD WR DUUDQJH D WLPH WR YLVLW WKLV H[FHSWLRQDO KHUG Lot 4, Wattlewood Tenacious T12, a bull that oozes quality. (PS) Lot 10, Wattlewood Top Gun T66, top of the breed for rib and rump. (PS) Broadlands Limousins have a number of Homyzygous Polled Black and Red Limousin Bulls for Sale. Bulls are bred down from a Mandayen Vision Sire (AUS) - 13 Trait Leader or from Runyl Extra Loyal (USA)- Sydney Grand Champion Carcase Sire. Above Average Calving Ease , Docility and Carcase EBVS. Grass fed only - No Grain Broadlands Limousins Contact Pat 0414 632 017 or Nutrien Bairnsdale for an inspection. ANNUAL SALE Tuesday 19th March 2024 h INSPECTION 9:30AM 0 SALE 1:00PM 0 LOT 51 - KAROONDA ANDY (PP) LOT 4 - KAROONDA ALPINE (H) Paul & Judi Sykes - 0487 550 226 Lynton & Lauren Hill - 0427 750 250 Visit - www.karoondapark.com.au
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 13 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Addressing residual methane emissions Broadlands Limousins focuses upon breeding polled Limousin FDWWOH WKDW UHȵHFW WKH &RPPHUFLDO &DWWOH %UHHGHU WUDLWV of easy calving, docility (genetically bred) and above breed average for growth and carcase attributes. An increase in genetic gains have been achieved by undertaking an embryo transfer program utilising David Morris from Bass Valley Embryos Loch. Bloodlines include Warrawindi Krystal Gem (Melbourne Show winner) with imported Canadian Greenwood Electric Impact (2019 World Champion Limousin Bull) and Elwanvale Narizma (Ekka Junior Champion Heifer) with imported Canadian Sire LFLC Denver 857 D. Further genetic gains have been achieved through purchases of heifers from Summit Limousins, Raven Limousins , Maryvale Limousins, Laverna Park Limousins and Elwanvale Limousins incorporating the very best of Limousin genetics. Yearling Bulls will be available representing the best in Black Canadian and Australian bloodlines represented by Greenwood Electric Impact, Wulfs Amazing Bull, Summit Blueprint, Mandayen Eveready and Broadlands Black Bunga. Broadlands Limousins is enthused upon the outcome of testing of cattle in Ireland where it was discovered that Limousin cattle have the capacity to reduce Methane Gas by upwards of 30 per cent. The Limousin Breed achieved this result on a consistent basis well above the Angus, Hereford and Charolais cattle. Irish Test Cattle Station created a new Estimate Breeding Value (EBV) Benchmark - the Residual Methane Emissions (RME). 50( PHDVXUHV )HHG (ɝFLHQF\ WRgether with Methane Emissions of which the Limousin Breed is head and shoulders above all other beef breeds of cattle. Limousins achieve the outstanding Residual Methane Emissions (RME) rating because of the following unique genetic features: )HHG (ɝFLHQF\ Limousin unique F49L Gene enables progeny to have a higher carcase dressing percentage because of increase muscling capacity. Therefore, Limousins have a KLJKHU IHHG HɝFLHQF\ EHFDXVH RI WKH HDUO\ ȴQLVKLQJ FDSDFLW\ GXH WR achieving carcase target weights earlier because of its superior muscling capacity. Even achieving just a one-month UHGXFWLRQ LQ WKH ȴQLVKLQJ DJH could result in saving of up to 200 kg of carbon emissions per head (Source: Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s (ICBF). - Reduction in Methane EmisVLRQV Limousin has the ability to reduce Methane Emissions by up to 30 per cent. (Reference: Greenbreed Research Project at the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s (ICBF) performance test centre at Tully, Co. Kildare – involving the ICBF, Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.) Australian Limousin Breeders Society is seeking research grant IXQGLQJ WR FRQȴUP WKH DSSOLFDELOLW\ to the Feed Lot industry of the RME EBV to identify those animals that KDYH D KLJK IHHG HɝFLHQF\ ZLWK WKH minimal methane gas emission. Purchasing a Limousin Bull is a VLPSOH SUDFWLFDO HHFWLYH PHWKRG for a cattle breeder to address the issue of methane reduction within their cattle herd. A solution that can be achieved in WKH ȴUVW \HDU RI EUHHGLQJ Contact Pat Keyte for more information (details in advertisement page 12). Broadlands Limousins have a number of Polled Black and Apricot Bulls available for sale. Focus is upon Docility Ease of calving and carcase characteristics. (PS)
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 14 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Get farm jobs done in a Triton Mitsubishi Triton has all the elements of the perfect farm ute. Triton Double Cabs combine legendary Triton toughness with bold contemporary styling, the latest technology, and comfort that is second to none and you can get yours from Sale Mazda and Mitsubishi today. Discover unbeatable deals on the legendary Mitsubishi Triton at Sale Mitsubishi's Triton run out clearance event, happening right now. Visit Sale Mitsubishi today to test drive the Triton and take advantage of the special clearance pricing. Powerful performance backed by integrated safety and connectivity make Triton a choice that appeals to the head and the heart. The black 18-inch alloy wheels, blackedout grille and roof make a sporty statement, with leather appointed heated front seats among a host of desirable interior features. The Triton has 3.1 tonne braked towing capacity and can be purchased in either automatic or manual six-speed transmission. The key to Triton's standout performance is Mitsubishi's 2.4-litre MIVEC engine. This DOHC common rail diesel engine is turbocharged and intercooled for dominant SHUIRUPDQFH DQG RSWLPXP HɝFLHQF\ GHlivering peak torque of 430Nm at 2500 rpm and 133kW of power at just 3500 rpm. Triton's low-down grunt means you can enjoy spirited performance as well as serious cargo capacity, with a braked towing capacity of 3100kgT1. Constructed with lightweight materials including an aluminium block, the engine is among the smoothest, quietest and most HɝFLHQW HQJLQHV RQ WKH PDUNHW FRPELQLQJ outstanding performance and unfussed efȴFLHQF\ LQ RQH SRWHQW SDFNDJH Underneath Triton's stylish, aerodynamic body is a rigid ladder chassis, ensuring solid handling and dynamic stability whether \RX UH RQ WKH KLJKZD\ RU ȴQGLQJ \RXU RZQ way. Up front, the double wishbones with coil springs and stabiliser bar deliver poise and responsiveness, while the rugged abovethe axle leaf spring rear suspension gives outstanding traction and load-carrying capacity. All Double Cab Tritons feature a spacious cargo bed measuring 1520mm in length, 1470mm in width and 475mm in depth, reinforced for durability. The single handle on the tailgate allows for one-handed operation and the four integrated cargo hooks allow for all types of loads to be secured with ease. Triton's impressive power and torque mean big loads are no big deal. 7KH 7ULWRQ FRPHV LQ D QXPEHU RI GLHUHQW colour, including white, sterling silver and graphite grey. &DUU\ ȴYH DGXOWV LQ FRPIRUW LQ 0LWVXELVKL Triton Double Cabs. Rear seat passengers are well catered for in the spacious cabin, with generous leg room and a reclined seatback angle allowing ample, head and shoulder room. Heated, leather appointed fronts seats in GSR add a welcoming, luxurious touch, with power adjustment for the driver's seat. The Triton also comes with a number of innovative features, including: Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS); Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Lane Change $VVLVW /&$ 5HDU &URVV 7UDɝF $OHUW 5&7$ Lane Departure Warning (LDW); Hill Descent Control (HDC); Multi Around Monitor; Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM); Auto High Beam (AHB); Hill Start Assist (HSA); Auto Rain Sensing Wipers; Auto Dusk Sensing Headlamps and Reverse Parking Camera and Parking Sensors; Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). 0LWVXELVKL RHUV $XVWUDOLD V RQO\ \HDU new car warranty with 10 years capped price servicing. "It's a guarantee of integrity and service standards that set us apart from other au- tomotive manufacturers," a Mitsubishi rep said. "The Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage pro- gram is our commitment to you for complete peace of mind." *Features are not available on all Triton models, see the dealer for more information. Sale Mazda and Mitsubishi was established in 2021 with the aim of providing a fresh and honest approach to the industry while also maintaining a high level of integrity. Mitsubishi Triton is one of Sale Mazda and Mitsubishi’s top selling farm utility vehicles. (PS) ESTABLISHED 1978 Working age bulls and females available. All cattle are French Pure. CONTACT GAVAN AND JUDY BUDGE Yallourn NORTH. P: 5167 1312 M: 0428 671 312
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 15 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 The best service at Donalda Motors Donalda Motors Bairnsdale is a family-owned business determined to give their customers the best service. Donalda Motors was established in Bairnsdale in 1964 after brothers John and Colin McDonald purchased the site and business from Ivan Crawford, who held the Massey Ferguson franchise for the Bairnsdale area. The business operated from the original building until 1969 when a show room and RɝFHV ZHUH DGGHG ZKHUH 1RUP &KULVWLH ZDV the salesman at the time. Ron Williams joined the company in 1966 and was manager and salesman for 33 years. In 1985 Donalda Motors Bairnsdale acquired the franchise of (at the time) a little-known harvesting manufacturer. This manufacturer has grown to be a large player in the Australian market place and continues to be sold by Donalda Motors. In 2004 Donalda Motors Bairnsdale was appointed as a dealer for Kubota Tractors Australia and this relationship has gone from strength to strength over the years continuing to the present day. Donalda Motors Bairnsdale stocks a large range of spare parts and is now a franchisee for the following brands: - Duncan Ag - Hardi Spray Equipment - Howard - Iseki Tractors - John Berends Implements - Kubota - AGCO - Krone Farm machinery - Kubota Tractor - Kuhn - Massey Ferguson - Massey Ferguson Tractors - Pottinger - Topcon Precision Ag - Willies Bale Feeders Take care of your land Eastern Vegetation Contracting (EVC) based in %DLUQVGDOH RHUV D ZLGH range of services to rural landowners and farmers across East Gippsland. The team is able to assist property owners with spraying and weed management utilising both boom and slip on-spot units from vehicle and also using its ATV buggies to get to those hard-to-reach places. 1HZ IRU (9& ZLOO EH RIfering drone application spraying great for steep terrain, gullies and large blackberry, broom, thistle infestations. The drone will also allow for fertiliser and seed application from the air. EVC's forestry mulching machine can remove regrowth bush, briers, box thorns, bergan, tea tree, manuka, wattle and sucker shrubs just to name a few. (9& RHUV D ZLGH YDULety of services from doing your general earthworks to cleaning dams and drains, clearing of land in all aspects, paddock cleanups, using stick rake and log grab. EVC can also assist with ȵRRG FOHDQXS SUH DQG SRVW EXVKȴUH ZRUNV DQG HURVLRQ management. Fire prevention slashing and mulching to ensure vegetation LV PDLQWDLQHG DKHDG RI ȴUH season is also part of the EVC product. Servicing East Gippsland and EH\RQG \RX FDQ ȴQG (9& RQ Facebook and Instagram or give John or Liam a call to discuss your needs. Eastern Vegetation Contracting (EVC) has all the tools to ensure rural land and farms is well taken care of. (PS) Sale catalogue & pics on our webpage and on the Angus Australia webpage under private treaty sales. -,+.%+0 &*(#0-,00459 532 262 -*0(, - DYSART ANGUS /,0 .!0.,$0 *( .+/0 .)/0-,0Saturday 27 January 20240 *- 09am0.+0 0 !#.*+0 -.$0"())$/,/0 +. /0+&/ '% .0+'*,0- 0+&/0"' / 0-*0 (.0 -') '*,0 .))/!0 "( & .!0+&*-' &0 /. /0 ())0&. /0-'*0" 0 '))#0 !0 - 0 ',0 0 +/*)(, .%( % 0 / .&(+ 0 /+0 ).% 0.,$0"- /+- ,0.,$0.0 /)/%+(-,0- 0-'*0+- 0 *//$/*#0 -*0(,# /%+(-, 0-'* +- 0 HEATHERDALE LIMOUSINS TRAFALGAR SOUTH, VIC Contact Kevin: 0429 347 589 Find us on facebook 50 YEARS BREEDING • Rising 2 year olds ready to work • Black & Apricot polled bulls • Exceptionally quiet • Muscle from grass alone • Guaranteed • Assistance with delivery TICK THE BOXES WITH PROVEN POLLED GENETICS ✓MSA FOCUSED GREATER PROFIT FASTER WEIGHT GAIN JAMES MILLNER - 0425 341 341 WWW.ROSEDALECHAROLAIS.COM.AU ✓ ✓ ANNUAL ON PROPERTY BULL SALE Friday May 17th 2024 90 Bulls | Freight subsidies available
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 16 BEEF WEEK 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Bairnsdale Rainfall Chart 1880 - 2024 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total 1952 24 54 206 122 65 102 41 78 30 72 116 134 1044 1953 66 30 12 34 63 39 35 84 51 131 83 27 655 1954 137 72 19 25 11 98 58 40 41 51 237 63 852 1955 25 89 46 18 46 46 10 18 54 88 37 190 667 1956 130 14 86 27 193 61 55 34 81 82 66 37 866 1957 14 42 58 25 23 30 150 53 50 76 84 56 661 1958 30 96 64 12 60 56 26 51 63 76 105 52 691 1959 39 20 75 30 10 72 50 29 118 82 53 117 695 1960 30 28 26 31 86 63 74 63 100 51 120 73 745 1961 22 24 191 45 47 42 96 77 106 75 65 55 845 1962 111 34 10 47 77 18 20 56 56 49 29 99 606 1963 107 25 36 38 266 18 70 83 58 63 51 36 851 1964 7 57 51 90 46 51 51 41 76 90 32 120 712 1965 5 2 17 90 13 22 36 46 23 82 157 17 510 1966 40 86 43 39 30 67 67 40 83 143 107 134 879 1967 30 7 35 13 91 39 13 68 62 30 49 38 475 1968 48 2 52 35 108 24 44 62 11 54 46 148 634 1969 37 39 79 72 148 64 22 48 57 75 146 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