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Time to reap the beef market benefits
5:00 AM | THE WA beef industry had a gross value of production of over $600 million in 2010-11 according to the latest edition of the WA Beef Commentary.
Bulls sell to $7800 at Allegria Park sale
5:00 AM | NOT one bull even looked like being passed in at the Allegria Park annual on-property bull sale in Esperance last Wednesday.
US herd decline could boost Aussie beef exporters
5:00 AM | A BIGGER than expected drop in the US herd may offer a small reprieve for Australian beef exporters facing falls in Japan and Korea, analysis suggests.
11 Feb 12 | A QUALITY line-up of Angus bulls with EBVs to match and strong competition from return buyers, saw prices hit a high of $8000 at last week's Ardcairnie on-property bull sale at Kojonup.
'Easy-care' a standout
11 Feb 12 | FOR 50 years, Ian Patzel has bred and run Poll Herefords on his Strathdownie property in the Western District and believes the breed will continue to thrive on his farm in the next 50 years, with his son Stephen at the operation's helm.
Nolan Meats lifts the 'Vale' on new brand
10 Feb 12 | A NEW beef range from Gympie's Nolan Meats has been launched near Noosa today amid fanfare and praise from beef industry heavyweights.
Bonnydale Black Simmentals make $11,500
10 Feb 12 | BLACK Simmental yearling bulls sold to a top of $11,500 at the 16th annual Bonnydale Simmental Farms on-property bull sale at Bridgetown on Monday.
Kazakhstan keen on Anvil genetics
10 Feb 12 | Victorian stud Anvil Angus, Alexandra, recently introduced their genetics to the Republic of Kazakhstan, selling a group of autumn-drop heifers to the overseas breeders.
Success through less stock at Ensay
10 Feb 12 | SIMPLE management is the key for Reece and Wendy Newcomen, who say there isn't anything fancy about their Hereford operation.
Carcase comp aims high
09 Feb 12 | THE organising committee of the Callide Dawson Carcase Competition are aiming for increased entries in their live assessment competition this year.
09 Feb 12 | A CRACKING sale at Kapunda's Maryvale Limousin Stud, last Thursday, featured bulls sold to $12,000.
Big Country sale kicks off 2012
09 Feb 12 | THE 19th annual Big Country Brahman sale has fired an impressive first blow in the stud sale competition.
Beef Week a booming success
09 Feb 12 | SOUTHERN stud stock and commercial breeders were treated to an outstanding display of cattle during Stock & Land Beef Week from January 27 to February 3.
Angus impressive at Esperance
08 Feb 12 | THE Angus industry in Esperance kicked off to a an impressive start this year with all three of the Angus stud sales held in the region meeting strong competition and solid returns.
Tense wait on Roma sales go-ahead
08 Feb 12 | A DECISION on whether Roma Saleyards is likely to be back in business from next week will be taken tomorrow morning as the district heads into another tense period of road closures and heartbreaking clean-up operations.
Fear CSG could compromise cattle
08 Feb 12 | FARMERS are concerned their livestock and produce could be barred from sale because of chemicals used in coal-seam gas drilling.  | CommentsComments (7) | Abbott clarifies CSG mining ...CSG groundwater concern
Cattle Council defends plan
08 Feb 12 | CATTLE Council of Australia chairman Andrew Ogilvie has taken a swipe at critics of his organisation's planned restructure who have taken to the internet in droves to bag the draft overhaul plan.  | CommentsComments (54) | Cattle Council bid to beef up ...
08 Feb 12 | A 30% lift in supply had no negative effect on the demand at Pakenham on Tuesday, with all of the regular buyers showing interest and overall prices were 2c to 6c/kg higher.
Steers steady while heifer prices soar at Wangaratta
07 Feb 12 | STEER prices remained the same topping at $865a head while heifer values soared $50 a head higher at Wangaratta's annual Blue Ribbon weaner sales on Friday.
Cattle numbers start to impact capacity
07 Feb 12 | BEEF processors may be following the same trend as the sheep industry in terms of lack of supply around the State.   | CommentsComments (7)
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