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WA Lot Feeders Association president Todd Fotheringhame, of Kalgarin.

FEEDLOT FUTUREPremiumBetter Beef 2025: Future of lotfeeding largely positive

WA’s cattle lotfeeding industry is “moving in the right direction” but key players want another long-fed market to keep feedlots full and animals on feed “365 days per year”.

Cally Dupe

Murdoch University researcher Fiona Anderson.

Better Beef 2025PremiumBetter Beef 2025: Trio of industry stars recognised

A trio of the WA cattle feedlot industry’s movers and shakers have been recognised for their contribution to the important sector.

Cally Dupe and Bob Garnant

With the $14,000 top-priced bull, Ardcairnie Unrivalled U113, is buyer Andrew Rose, of Nambung, Ardcairnie stud co-principal Joe Dewar, of Guilderton, Nutrien Livestock agents Greg Neaves and Leno Vigolo, with Ardcairnie stud co-principal Frank Dewar.

Ardcairnie AngusPremiumArdcairnie Angus bull tops at $14,000

A Guilderton-bred Angus bull sold to a top of $14,000 at the Dewar family’s 4th Annual Ardcairnie Angus Bull Sale, where a first-time buyer made his entry known into Mid West cattle production.

Bob Garnant

Kylagh Feedlot's owner and general manager Ivan Rogers.

Better Beef 2025 PremiumBetter Beef 2025: Ivan Rogers now a WALFA life member

He’s a legend of the industry best-known for producing high-quality beef and now Tammin farmer Ivan Rogers has been awarded a life membership to the WA Lot Feeders Association

Cally Dupe

University of New England professor Fran Cowley.

Better Beef 2025PremiumBetter Beef: Feedlots ‘low-hanging fruit’ to cut methane

Beef feedlotting has been labelled the ‘low-hanging fruit’ for agricultural emissions reduction despite accounting for about one per cent of all livestock methane emissions.

Cally Dupe

Center for Food Integrity chief executive Charlie Arnot.

Better Beef 2025PremiumBetter Beef 2025: Market access driven by animal welfare

Market access and demand for Australian beef is increasingly being driven by animal welfare and food safety as consumers grow “more and more comfortable” with importing their food. 

Cally Dupe

Sam Elsom.

AgricultureCommentsSea Forest founder’s emissions mission in a decisive decade

With five years left of Earth’s ‘decisive decade’, Sam Elsom speaks about the headwinds and heartbreak of finding solutions in a world often indifferent to what he sees as the most pressing issue for us all.

Simone Grogan

Agora livestock values.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA sheep and lamb values restrained

WA sheep and heavier lamb prices have been enduring a bit of pressure this week due to the limited capacity in the local market. 

Bob Garnant

With the $11,000 top priced bull, Bullock Hills Versatile V57, was Bullock Hills stud co-principal Brad Patterson, of Katanning, Zoetis agent Jarvis Polglaze, Nutrien Livestock auctioneer Austin Gerhardy, Elders Bunbury branch manager Michael Longford, Elders South West livestock manager Michael Carroll, buyer Kane Wetherell, of Bandeeka Blacks in Boyanup, and Nutrien Livestock agent Ben Cooper.

Bullock Hills SalePremiumBullock Hills Black Simmental bull tops at $11,000

A Katanning-bred Black Simmental bull sold to the top price of $11,000 at the Patterson family’s Bullock Hills 3rd Annual Sale at Boyanup.

Bob Garnant

At last year's WA Bos Indicus Week sales with the $38,000 top-priced bull, Munda Reds Holy Smokes, was Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud managers Ben Wright and Olivia Wright, of Gingin, Stephanie Laycock and Max Wallis, 15, with their parents Paul Laycock and Katrina Wallis, of High Country Droughtmaster stud in Eskdale Queensland, who bought the bull, pictured with Munda Reds stud principal Michael Thompson, and Nutrien auctioneer Trent McKinlay.

WA Bos Indicus WeekPremiumWA Bos Indicus Week: Bigger and better offering of 300 bulls

WA’s Bos Indicus Week is back bigger than ever, with 300 bulls representing two breeds from three studs to be offered in April.

Bob Garnant

Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud co-manager Olivia Wright and her daughter Lily Wright, 3, with the 2025 Telethon charity bull, Munda 329, to be offered on April 7.

Munda Reds salePremiumMunda Reds Droughtmaster bull sale set to raise the bar

The Thompson family and the Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud team have raised $60,000 for Telethon from 2022 to 2024, and this year’s sale bull with a purpose aims to raise the bar.

Bob Garnant

WA-based Rumin8 chief executive officer David Messina and WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at last year's launch of the methane-reducing feed additive manufacturing demonstration plant in Wangara.

Rumin8 laudedPremiumWA compamy Rumin8 lauded in a scientific journal

WA company Rumin8, that launched into the methane emissions reduction business last year with an aim to provide animal feed supplements with an inhibiting bioactive compound, has been lauded in a recent trial

Bob Garnant

The Wagin Woolorama Supreme animal exhibit competition with a motorcyle prize was won by the Thompson family, of Venturon Charolais stud in Boyup Brook. Celebrating the victory was Wagin Woolorama Rural Ambassador Darcey Ward, 4Farmers director Phil Patterson, Venturon Charolais stud co-principals Andrew and Anne Thompson, competition judges Josh Addis, Steven Bolt, and Chris Taylor, and with the winning animal is Ventruon Charolais stud co-principal Harris Thompson, who led the bull to its victory title.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumWagin Woolorama: Venturon Charolais bull best animal

The Wagin Woolorama Supreme Animal of the Show competition was won by the Thompson family of Venturon Charolais stud in Boyup Brook with their Charolais bull exhibit.

Bob Garnant

Featured bull, Biara 3021, offered as lot two, is one of 100 bulls on offer at the Hasleby family's 20th annual Santa Gertrudis bull sale.

Biara Bull SalePremiumBiara Santa Gertrudis to offer 100 bulls at its 20th sale

The Hasleby family of Biara Genetics in Northampton are on a quest to produce fertile, “good-doing cattle” that can lay down fat and thrive in adverse conditions. 

Bob Garnant

Setting the Gingin Bull Sale ablazing, Black Tara Angus stud co-principal Brad Kupsch, of Allanooka, Imperial Bovine Breeding owner Billi Marshall, and the $40,000 top-priced buyer Trevor Kanny, of Bonegilla Grazing Co in Walkaway.

Gingin bull salePremiumBlack Tara leads off Gingin sale with a record $40,000 top

An Allanooka-bred Angus bull sold for the sale record top price of $40,000 at the Gingin Bull Sale, where the overall average price soared well above last year.

Bob Garnant

Venturon Talladega T192 displayed by Venturon studmaster Harris Thompson, with his parents Andrew and Anne Thompson, handler Bronnie McNair, and judge Chris Taylor.

Wagin Woolorama PremiumWagin Woolorama: Venturon Charolais bull takes big win

The Thompson family of Venturon Charolais stud in Boyup Brook were the big (literally) winners at the Wagin Woolorama led cattle section, all 1200kg of their supreme winning bull.

Bob Garnant

What's the beef? Australian producers have vowed to fight any US agricultural tariffs. (Lisa Martin/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsAustralia's beef producers vow to fight US tariffs

Australia's beef industry is promising to fight for hard won market access in the face of potential US tariffs on agricultural products.

Tess Ikonomou

WAFarmers livestock council president Geoff Pearson.

FEEDLOT BOOM PremiumRecord turn-off for feedlots ‘hitting their bootstraps’

Australian feedlots are turning off record numbers as China cements itself as the nation’s biggest market for grain-fed beef

Cally Dupe and Bob Garnant

Agora LIvestock values.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA sheep prices remain unchanged

WA sheep prices remain unchanged but booking space remains difficult to find locally. 

Bob Garnant

With the $20,000 top priced bull, Bonnydale Top Gun V211, is Elders livestock agent Pearce Watling, Zoetis agent Jarvis Polglaze, Bonnydale stud manager Rob Introvigne, and cattle manager Connor DeCampo.

Bonnydale bull salePremiumBonnydale Black Simmental tops at $20,000

A Bonnydale Black Simmental yearling bull sold for the top price of $20,000 at the Introvigne family’s 29th On-Property Annual Bull Sale that offered “superior sires” from the largest Black Simmental stud.

Bob Garnant

Displaying the Supreme Exhibit of the Wagin Woolorama Merino section and the Honda motorcyle prize is Elders stud stock manager Nathan King, Elders livetock agent Jeff Brown, judges James Scanlon, Tony Brooks, and Steven Bolt, Eastville Park stud co-principals Grantly Mullan, Lee-Ann and Rob Mullan, and Narrogin ram preparer Ashley Lock.

Wagin Woolorama PremiumWagin Woolorama: Eastville Park wins first Supreme at Wagin

Wagin Woolorama has added another first-time Supreme exhibit winner to its 52-year history, with the Mullan family of Eastville Park stud in Wickepin taking out the top award with a Merino ram.

Bob Garnant

With the $19,000 top-priced Angus bull, Monterey Useful U940 (lot 4), is Virbac agent Kylie Ward, buyers Robert and Sharron Griffiths of Marawa Farms in Cranbrook, Monterey Angus stud co-principal Gary Buller, of Karridale, and Nutrien Livestock agent Thomas Spencer.

Monterey bull salePremiumMonterey top at $19,000 for blacks and $18,000 for greys

A Karridale-bred Angus bull sold to the sale top-price of $19,000 at the Buller family’s Monterey Murray Greys and Angus 33rd Annual Production Sale.

Bob Garnant

Pastoralists and Graziers Association president Tony Seabrook delivers the opening address at PGA’s annual meeting in October.

AgriculturePremiumPastoralists and Graziers Association ‘back in business’

PGA president Tony Seabrook confirmed that a meeting of creditors today had backed a deed of company arrangement endorsed by administrators from RSM.

Sean Smith

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 03: U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (L) takes a question from a reporter in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, one of the largest manufacturers of semiconductor chips, plans to invest $100 billion in new manufacturing facilities in the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

TRUMP TARIFFSCommentsPremiumAussie cattle farmers brace for fallout of Trump ag tariffs

US President Donald Trump says tariffs on agricultural imports will take effect on April 2, stoking fears for Australia’s biggest beef export market and putting the beef and sheep farmers on tenterhooks. 

Cally Dupe