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MOVING ON: Witherswood Angus will be completely sold over three stages, the first being as female dispersal sale on October 19. Although a difficult decision to make, stud principal John Woodruff (pictured centre) said it was time to move closer to family. Mr Woodruff is pictured with stud manager Ian Peake (left) and agent Kevin Sanderson (right).

AFTER 25 years in the industry, John and Joan Woodruff will oversee the complete dispersal of their renowned stud, Witherswood Angus, across a three stage process.

Beginning with a female herd sale on October 19, the Woodruffs will auction off all cows, cow and calf units, weaner heifers, recipient cows and embryos.

Following that, they will KROG WKH o QDO :LWKHUVZRRG Angus bull sale – where some of the best genetics in the country will be offered next March – with the sale of the SURSHUW\ WKH o QDO VWDJH k7KLV KDV EHHQ D YHU\ GLIo FXOW decision,” John explained.

“We have thought long and hard about it – but the reality is we are getting older, and there is no family to follow on.”

In their early 80s, John and Joan have dedicated almost three decades of their life to

developing the best bloodlines in Australia – most notably, when Witherswood joined a consortium to buy Millah Murrah Kingdom K35 for $150,000, the most ever paid for an Angus bull at the time.

“Our genetic base is second to none,” John said.

“Our foundation cows were purchased from Booroomoka Angus over 20 years ago - we were one of WKH o UVW 9LFWRULDQ EUHHGHUV to purchase from the very successful Millah Murrah Angus in NSW, and we also have Te Mania as well.

“These genetics, the best in the country, are all through our herd.”

Based at Taminick, Witherswood have a breeding herd of more than 350 registered cows - and developed a reputation for producing cattle with thickness, length, muscle and bone structure.

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After the dispersal is complete, John and Joan will trade the country for city life – keen to spend more time with their children and extended family.

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Farm tragedy - Mansfield man dies at work

ON THE RISE: An industry expert predicts cattle prices will hit their lowest in the current cycle this October before rebounding to new heights over the next four years.

Prediction - cattle prices may reach new heights tumble as prices skyrocket due to strong global beef prices.

Despite the positive market prediction, producers are struggling for feed dayto-day as they nurse stock through the dry winter.

“There is a lot of pressure coming from north of the border,” Elders Livestock agent, Ryan Sergeant, said. k16: LV KDYLQJ D VLJQLo cant impact on the southern markets - the negative pressure is putting a lot of extra pressure on down here.”

Mr Sergeant works from 0DQVo HOG WKURXJK WR $OH[ andra and Glenburn and beyond.

He said local cattle were selling well – and to good prices – due to a limited number of fat animals on the market.

“Markets are generally dearer, but that’s because the demand has increased for quality cattle; the supply just isn’t there,” Mr Sergeant said.

With that supply now

tipped to peter out, Mr Sergeant said the next few weeks would be telling.

“Around this region we are wiltering out of our fat cattle because we are going through a tough winter - animals are just holding their own, they aren’t putting any weight on, and (so) it’s getting too cold for our fat cattle to be good enough,” he said.

With spring just weeks away, Mr Sergeant said it was likely the market would hold out longer than usual – until October – before falling slightly short term.

“A price decline is common going into spring because of the volume increase,” he said.

“The general rule of thumb is to get rid of your fat cattle before Melbourne Show weekend.

“In late September early October we often see a price decline because the Riverina and New England cattle come out of New South Wales.”

Minister, David Littleproud, said.

“Given this, we need to be leaders in safety - for our farmers, their families, for every employee and everyone in our communities.

“From vehicle and tractor safety, to working with chemicals and animals, to dealing with stress and mental health or the safety of older farmers and children — a range of issues must be openly discussed and addressed.”

There were 18 deaths on Victorian properties in 2017 – the highest in the country, alongside NSW. A total of 68 deaths were recorded on Australian farms in 2017; nine of those involved a child aged 15 years or younger.

An additional 179 non-fatal injuries were also listed.

Just over three-quarters of agricultural fatalities between 2010 and 2014 involved farm vehicles – primarily tractors, quad bikes or heavy machinery.

In 2016, there were an estimated nine deaths involving tractors, and a further eight causing serious injury.

Travis Fewster, of Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Wangaratta, said while farms make up only three per cent of the Australian workforce, they account for almost one third of all work-related deaths in Victoria.

“Sadly, all too often I see the devastating impact accidents such as these can have on rural workers, their loved ones and even the wider community – many of these events are preventable,” Mr Fewster said.

“Farm workers are regularly required to manage or use large equipment, such as tractors and quad bikes, or work in unpredictable environments, including with live animals or in isolated or remote areas.

“It’s important that the proper training and safety procedures are in place to protect people.

“I urge local farmers to prioritise safety and wellbeing for workers – it could mean the difference between life and death or a life-changing injury,” Mr Fewster said.

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So said beef industry analyst, Simon Quilty, late last month.

Mr Quilty believes the cattle market will hit its lowest point this October – give or take a month – and then will begin to make ground, or at the very least, stabilise.

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A LOCAL man has been tragically killed in a farming accident at Barjarg, near Mansfield.

On Monday, July 24, the 56-year-old was feeding out on his employer’s property when the incident occurred at about 3pm.

The man involved was able to phone for help immediately following the accident, with a friend arriving at the scene shortly after and administering first aid while waiting for emergency services.

Paramedics arrived, but the man died at the scene.

The tractor, which had a hay feeder trailer attached, was found in a dam about 130 metres away.

WorkSafe was on site last month, and will continue to investigate the incident.

It is the seventh fatality to occur on a Victorian farm this year.

National Farm Safety Week was last month, and the Barjarg accident is a sobering reminder of how dangerous farm work can be.

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Record sheep prices to remain until summer IT has been the best year on record for sheep producers, and the stellar season shows no sign of slowing with a recent report predicting prices to remain stable until summer.

A tightening supply in June has caused the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator to reach a record high of 712c/kg, with lambs in Ballarat selling for an astounding $267 last month.

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AT IT AGAIN: The Ogden family are at it again – this time running Shearing for Kids, a cancer fundraiser. Pictured is the Ogden family (from left) with Kat, William (8), Heath (6), Dad Billy and little Thomas (3).

Ogdens shearing for cancer research

EVERY Easter, the Ogden family donate their 10 best lambs to the Royal Children’s Hospital – regardless of how tough the season is.

The fundraiser came about when, in 2013, Billy and Kat Ogden watched their newborn son Heath battle pneumonia - he was rushed to Melbourne for treatment.

Though Heath recovered, the experience started a tradition.

“We might have a bad day out here on the land, but you go down to Melbourne (to

the Royal Children’s Hospital) and see what others are dealing with,” fifth generation farmer Billy said.

“They have real problems – bigger than anything on the farm, because it’s their little tackers in there.”

This year, their pen of 10 Dorset lambs made $500 each – up $200 on previous years, and up $300 on other ewes sold the same day.

Now, the Ogden family are at it again.

On August 3, the Ogdens ran Shearing for Kids – a fun-

draiser for cancer research.

Throwing open their Wanalta shearing shed, the day was about doing something for the greater good.

Like so many others, the Ogdens are battling against tough odds – the dry season has left them with little feed or water.

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North East farmers win national hay quality awards NORTH East farmers have been recognised as some of the best hay producers in the country, after the recent 2018 Feed Central National Hay Quality competition awarded national honours to three Victorian producers.

Col Radcliffe of Kerang and Tom Acocks of Rochester have won national titles in the competition, which recognise and encourage growers to aim for high quality hay.

Mr Radcliffe, of Tyisha Pastoral Company Kerang, was named national winner for the best vetch feed analysis crop - he also had Victoria’s best lucerne feed analysis test.

Mr Acocks, of M and H Acocks Rochester, had Australia’s best visual appearance lucerne crop.

Josh Lanyon of Boort was the other Victorian to win an award.

Mr Lanyon, of Lanyon Hay Making Boort, has had a remarkable run of success in the competition, winning national and state titles every year since 2015.

This year Mr Lanyon had the best visual appearance vetch hay crop in Australia and also won the Victorian titles for the best cereal visual appearance and feed analysis.

The national winners also won the Victorian titles for their respective categories.

The Feed Central National Hay Quality awards cover the 2017-18 season - and more than 400 lots were judged across Australia.

Feed Central managing director, Tim Ford, said the overall quality had returned to normal following a low-quality season the previous year.

Mr Ford said the awards were designed to encourage all producers to make the best possible hay and to honour the best in the business.

“The quality of hay has a direct impact on the performance of livestock and it’s always more profitable to eat good quality hay,” Mr Ford said.

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Rural Commodities Index up 1.4 per cent

ECONOMIST: Phin Ziebell, NAB agribusiness economist, said overall farmer confidence was riding high after the release of the Rural Commodities Index.

THE National Australia Bank (NAB) Rural Commodities Index rose 1.4 per cent in June, driven largely by impressive wool, lamb and cotton prices.

The latest NAB Rural Commodities Wrap shows that wool and sheep meat remain the star performers, although the Eastern Market Indicator dropped below 2000c/kg late last month.

Meanwhile, trade lamb prices jumped eight per cent in June.

NAB agribusiness economist, Phin Ziebell, said that while wool prices dropped last week, wool growers rePDLQ JHQHUDOO\ FRQo GHQW helped by trade lambs continuing to bolster prices.

“Although prices have eased somewhat, largely rep HFWLQJ &KLQHVH FXUUHQF\ depreciation, the industry remains strong.

“While there could be some risk to prices if buyers decide to substitute to other fibres for cost reasons or the US-China trade dispute widens, we have yet to see any major jitters,” Mr Ziebell said.

“Lamb was the second strongest performer in the NAB Rural Commodities Index in June, up eight per cent to 721c/kg on the back of the usual winter shortage and strong fundamentals.”

Cotton prices have continued trending higher, with the Cotlook A index averaging $652/bale in June.

Production is expected to be lower in 2018-19, with the latest ABARES forecast pointing to a 21 per cent fall due to lower water storage levels and reduced plantings.

Despite recent rain across parts of New South Wales, southern Queensland and the Western Australian wheatbelt bringing welcome relief for winter crops, the predicted persistence of tough seasonal conditions will likely see a continuation of lower cattle prices and reduced plantings in northern New South Wales and Queensland.

“Local seasonal conditions continue to have an impact on grain prices, which remain DW D VLJQLo FDQW SUHPLXP compared to international benchmarks,” Mr Ziebell said.

“We expect these premiums to remain for some time, unless the season markedly improves.

“While dry conditions continue to impact cattle prices, which remain weak on the back of high female slaughter numbers, the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has tipped back above 500c/kg after bottoming out at 465c/kg at the end

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“Overall, persistent dry conditions continue to be the main force behind grain and cattle prices, with domestic grain premiums likely to remain and cattle prices likely to stay suppressed.”

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Opening milk prices in the upper $5/kgms range are the best they have been in some time, however, seasonal conditions remain challenging and are likely to be compounded by high domestic grain and water prices.

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A well-known farmer and farm advisor in the North East, Dr Mahoney has been a member of the society since he left university.

As president, his goal is for the group to reinvent itself to help grow membership numbers.

However, Dr Mahoney said the Grassland Society needed to change to remain relevant in the modern farming world. “Where we’ve come from historically as a society, and where we’re going to in the future, is possibly going to be completely different,� he said. “We need to continue the good work the previous president and central committee have started to make on giving real value back to our members.�

The Grassland Society of Southern Australia has about 550 members and attracts about 200 peoSOH WR LWV p DJVKLS DQQXDO conference.

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to see the numbers grow VLJQLo FDQWO\ 2QH VLJQLo FDQW FKDQJH being considered is employing a part-time liaison person to help with important tasks – tasks which currently rely on volunteered time. “Relying on volunteers is hard,� Dr Mahoney said. “With a larger member base, it would be possible to resource a liaison RIo FHU DQG ZLWK WKH ULJKW person we could support the branches better and continue to grow our membership. “That will be a critical opportunity over the next year.�

Dr Mahoney was elected at the Grassland Society of Southern Australia’s annual general meeting at Millicent, South Australia, in July.

He replaces Hamilton’s Dr Steve Cotton as president.

Limestone Coast branch president Meg Bell was elected vice president.

Dr Mahoney graduated in agricultural science from Melbourne University and went on to complete his honours and PhD at La Trobe University, Bundoora.

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ture agronomist for various companies before recently launching his own farm consultancy business, Agridome Consultancy, based in Manso HOG Agridome advises farmers on agronomy and whole-farm planning, providing strategic and operational guidDQFH WR JURZ IDUP HIo ciency.

Dr Mahoney also has sheep and cattle on his farm in the same area. “I know too well the importance of pastures and home-grown feed and the cost at which that ‘homegrown’ feed is produced,� he said.

He remains passionate about the Grassland Society. “I’ve been in the society since I left university,� he said. “I joined because of my passion for pastures - and it was a good connection to have when working for a pasture seed company. “Once I got involved I got the bug and haven’t been able to give it up.�

The Grassland Society was formed in 1959 and has branches in AlburyWodonga, Central Ranges, Central West, Gippsland, East Gippsland, and

Men prosecuted for firearms in Alpine National Park PARKS Victoria has successfully prosecuted two men, one from Mansfield and the other from Yarck, for the illegal possession of firearms in the Alpine National Park.

Parks Victoria, Game Management Authority (GMA) and Victoria Police caught the men during a targeted enforcement operation in July last year.

The first man received a $927 fine, the second man a $980 fine.

Both received a sixmonth Good Behaviour Bond, had their firearms seized and had their licences cancelled.

Parks Victoria prosecuted two men from the same hunting party in April this year.

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Mr Tolmie said while slaughter levels are expected to remain elevated and a modest contraction in the national herd is forecast, the inundation of supply, and subsequent price reaction which the industry experienced in 20132015 is not anticipated to repeat itself. “The weight of supply placed some pressure on prices throughout autumn, particularly for young cattle,� he said. “However, falls could have been much more pronounced if not for strong growth in some key

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MLA market intelligence manager, Scott Tolmie, said females have largely driven the year-onyear increase, with a 21 per cent rise in the number of cows and heifers processed, and a modest two per cent lift in male cattle slaughter. “Female cattle slaughter in May almost reached 403,200 head – the highest monthly volume since July 2015,� Mr Tolmie said. “Persistent dry conditions have seen the average national adult carcase weight forecast for the 2018 calendar year revised downwards, to 292kg/head. “However, the upwards revision to slaughter more than outweighs the expected drop in

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August 2018

Dairying in the Colclough family THEY say that when you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

No such thing could ever be said of the Colclough family.

Alice and Justin are one of the few; the next generation of enthusiastic dairy farmers.

They are not deterred by 4am starts, by unsustainable milk prices or by rising industry costs.

Instead, their glass – or in this case, milk pail – is half full. “We are both from the country, but we were working in Melbourne, living that city life,�

Alice said. “Mum and Dad had the farm - we wanted to get out, and so we started talking about succession. k7KH o UVW PHHWLQJV ZHUH about tailoring ideas and ultimate goals without any pressure to make a decision.�

Succession is one of the greatest challenges any farmer will negotiate.

Who gets what, and how will it work.

For the Colcloughs, thorRXJKO\ SODQQLQJ ZDV WKH o UVW step. “A couple of months later we met with a dairy consultant WR UXQ RYHU WKH EXVLQHVV o QDQ cials, and we developed a 12 month strategy,� Alice said.

The family dairy runs across 475 hectares – 200 arable - in the Mitta Mitta Valley, with a reliable rainfall of around 950mm.

Two decades earlier, Alice’s parents had switched from beef to dairy, the more intensive industry better suited to the property size.

Since the initial change-over, business pressure and poor seasons had meant little room for pasture or infrastructure improvement – both big on Alice and Justin’s list.

Thinking time was on their side, Alice’s life changed dramatically when her dad suffered a stroke.

DAIRY IN THE FAMILY: The Colclough family run a small dairy across 475 hectares with a reliable rainfall of 950mm each year, although this year has proven drier than most.

“It certainly expedited the process – six months after we o UVW VWDUWHG VXFFHVVLRQ WDONV ZH were back home on the farm,� she said.

That was in 2014.

Since then, there have been children, pasture changes, new land and, of course, the Murray *RXOEXUQ PLON o DVFR “It’s been a bit of a roller coaster,� Alice said. “There’s been quite a transformation since Justin and I took over.�

Now running 230 Holstein Friesians on a 16-a-side swingover dairy, the Colcloughs can see light at the end of the tunnel.

They have moved to a 50/50 split calving in an effort to “manage poor joining rates and take advantage of winter milk prices�, have embarked on extensive pasture renovations and are genetically matching cows with desired bulls. k'LYHUVLo FDWLRQ LV DOO DERXW how you can survive the industry, or seasonal factors, that are out of your control,� Alice said. “We are a small family opera-

tion, and we’re trying to work out what we are doing day to day, what our ideal farm looks like and how we can get there.�

Planning ahead is something the Colcloughs have great store in, and they know the farm must be sustainable if they are to remain in the industry.

Some dairy farmers in the North East have gone it alone, ditching the big processors and developing their own milk brand.

Alice has not ruled out doing something similar in the future, but right now said her priorities were developing a business that would work long-term. “We need to look 12 months DKHDG WKUHH \HDUV DQG o YH years ahead – look at those bigger strategic things we need to achieve,� she said. “I’ve got no issue with hard work, but you can’t work for free. “So we’ve got to model our business so that it ticks all the ER[HV q o QDQFLDOO\ HQYLURQ mentally and still gives us a lifestyle; that is our priority for now.�

NEW GENERATION: Alice Colclough, pictured right, was the 2017 recipient of the Gardner Dairy Scholarship – she has also taken over the family dairy farm in the Mitta Mitta Valley, proving that some members of the next generation are as keen on 4am starts as the last. Alice is pictured with (from left) Jane Gehrig, Barry Sullivan and Ross Brown.

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Getting the most out of water on-farm THE quality of on-farm water is of high importance, particularly during dry seasonal conditions.

Poor water quality can affect livestock health, plant growth and soil quality, and can also impact farm infrastructure.

Agriculture Victoria regional manager, Nick Dudley, said that regardless of whether on-farm water supply is from rivers, springs, captured on farm or pumped from underground, it is important to monitor water supplies.

“Runoff from a catchment collected in an earthen dam can be quite variable depending on the condition of the catchment area and activities occurring within it,” he explained.

“River or creek off-takes can also be quite variable.

“Collecting and maintaining good quality water is vital - farm storages should be planned, managed and designed to collect good quality water.”

Following recent dry conditions, Mr Dudley said it was important that on-farm catchments are protected IURP WKH SRWHQWLDO LQ p RZ of sediment, organic matter and manures.

If these substances have entered water supplies, algal blooms may occur when the weather gets warmer.

Mr Dudley said lower quality water may contain materials which are physically suspended or chemically dissolved in the water, sediment, or living organisms and their remains.

This can often be seen in the colour of the water.

“There are many ways to use water testing to determine the quality of water.

“Water pH levels can be

measured using a simple hand-held device, to measure the acidity or alkalinity (<7 is acid and >7 is alkaline), as can salinity,” he said.

He said salinity is commonly used as a guide to water suitability for various classes of livestock and there have been reports of rising salinity in a number of water sources in Gippsland.

“All-natural water contains some dissolved salts,” he said.

“However, high levels of salt can make water unsuitable for drinking and potentially also unsuitable for irrigation.

“There are many factors affecting the salinity tolerance levels of animals such as climate, species, class and condition of animal, pasture composition and use of supplementary feed.

“For example, pigs and poultry have a lower tolerance to salinity than beef or ewes,” Mr Dudley said.

The level of dissolved salts can be measured by evaporation to dryness, and recording the result as weight of solids per unit of water evaporated, or alternatively an electrical conductivity meter can be used.

If farmers are concerned about water quality it may be preferable to get their water tested.

Agriculture Victoria can offer testing for salinity and pH - but more complex testing for heavy metals and pathogens will need to be conducted in a laboratory.

More information on water quality and salinity tolerance levels is available online at https://bit. ly/2t90J7k.

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Making the most of spring with liquid foliar fertiliser SOIL and foliar applications are the only tools available to stimulate pasture and crops in winter where adequate soil moisture is available - but the low temperature slows the energy supply.

In general terms, for every 10 degrees Celsius drop of temperature, the rate of biological/enzymatic reaction is halved.

However, there are a few ways to stimulate growth in winter.

Foliar Uptake: Foliar versus soil uptake helps plant growth in winter for two reasons.

Firstly, uptake efficiency of soil applied nutrients is much lower than foliar; this is due to a greater dilution of fertiliser in soil as well as slower uptake by the root system due to cold weather.

Secondly, foliar uptake uses less energy than soil uptake per unit of nutrient; this

is because when a nutrient is taken from the soil, energy is used on its uptake at two distinct points.

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Australian Agricultural Lease Fund offer GROWTH Farms Australia last month launched an innovative investment trust, the Australian Agricultural Lease Fund, that will buy agricultural land and then lease it back to primary producers.

Growth Farms Australia’s managing director, David

Sackett, said the advantage of the leasing model is that it gives farmers an opportunity to expand their businesses without having to find the capital to buy more land.

The Australian Agricultural Lease Fund is open to wholesale investors, with a

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It is a closed-end unit trust with a term of 10 years.

Growth Farms has forecast that the Australian Agricultural Lease Fund will produce an annual gross yield of 4.5 per cent.

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North East most popular with deer hunters NORTH East Victoria has been named as the most popular destination for deer hunters in Victoria, with 0DQVoHOG WKH WRS GHVWLQDtion, according to the newly released 2017 Deer Harvest Report.

The same report found that more deer were taken in Myrtleford.

The report also found that more than 100,000 deer were harvested across Victoria in 2017 by 37,000 licensed hunters.

The 2017 Deer Harvest Report was produced by the Game Management Authority (GMA) in collaboration with

the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, and provides data on the number of deer harvested annually based on regular telephone surveys of licensed deer hunters.

Throughout 2017, hunters were asked a series of questions related to their hunting activity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; information that was then used to compile the data.

GMA chief executive ofoFHU *UHJ +\DPV VDLG WKH report found the 2017 deer harvest was the largest on record, continuing the trend of an increase in both the number of deer recreationally harvested and number

Melbourne Nuffield conference to offer fresh perspective A FRESH perspective on the future of farming will be the focus of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1XIoHOG $XVWUDOLD 1DWLRQDO &RQIHUHQFH being held in Melbourne from September 18-20.

Known as a hub for corporate agribusiness in Australia, and the capital RI RXU ODUJHVW IRRG DQG oEUH H[SRUWLQJ VWDWH 1XIoHOG FKLHI H[HFXWLYH RIoFHU Jodie Dean said Melbourne was a natural oW IRU WKH RUJDQLVDWLRQ V pDJVKLS HYHQW â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a state and city at the forefront of agribusiness, we see a clear connection between Melbourne and our latest NufoHOG VFKRODUV ZKR DUH UHWXUQLQJ IURP their global study tour brimming with innovative insights and ideas,â&#x20AC;? Ms Dean said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conference represents the cutting edge of agricultural innovation and thought leadership, as well as an opportunity for attendees to apply new learnings to their own business, and the agricultural sector more broadly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, returning scholars will cover topics ranging from an unveiling of global best practice in marketing of fine wines directly to consumers, reigniting Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership in precision agriculture, the revolutionary use of robotics in horticulture, as well as exploring new collection and processing options for dairy data, and building great teams in agriculture, to name just a few.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Dean said the Nuffield National &RQIHUHQFH ZDV D PHHWLQJ SODFH IRU some of the brightest minds in Australian agriculture, with a key highlight being the announcement of the successful 2019 Nuffield scholarship applicants at the distinguished awards dinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The event has a youthful and positive energy that we hope will attract and inspire agricultural graduates to get involved in the agricultural sector and to one day apply for a Nuffield scholarship themselves,â&#x20AC;? Ms Dean said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nuffield alumni invariably become the movers and shakers of Australian and global agriculture, and this acknowledgement among the agribusiness sector, agricultural graduates and industry groups serves to cement the 1XIILHOG 1DWLRQDO &RQIHUHQFH DV D ODQGmark event on the Australian agriculture calendar.â&#x20AC;?

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My Hyams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most commonly harvested species in 2017 was Sambar Deer, with an estimated total harvest of 88,816, followed next by Fallow Deer, with an estimated 15,515.â&#x20AC;?

While stalking was the most preferred hunting method used, accounting for the majority of the harvest, hunting Sambar Deer with the aid of hounds was more

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FGVL announces local What’s on for farmers A calendar covering a variety of Fruit Growers conference agriculture happenings in the North East.

THE inaugural Fruit Growers Victoria conference and field day will be held in Shepparton on August 16 and 17.

This event has been established to bring the industry together to share important information, and will be a great opportunity for growers, suppliers and researchers to get together to improve industry

competitiveness, through better yields, quality and pest and disease management.

The format of the event will be targeted at bringing the best people and information to growers.

The first day will provide growers with the chance to hear from leading research and technology experts about the latest management and technology options.

The field day – on August 17 – will focus on allowing growers to see first-hand some of the latest innovations from leading orchardists and processors during three site visits.

For more information about the conference program, locations, and registration details please visit the Fruit Growers Victoria website: www.fgv.com. au.

Want your event added to the list? Email rmccormack@ nemedia.com.au. z August 3 and August 17

Taking steps – leasing and share farming workshop

Dederang, Corryong and Milawa A workshop that looks at leasing, share farming or shared equity arrangements.

This session will highlight the options available to farmers as they transition into or out of the dairy LQGXVWU\ /RRN DW o QDQFLDO arrangements, contractual arrangements and case studies of successful leasing, share farming and shared equity arrangements. For further information please contact: Melva Tyson on 0439 667 425 or email melvat@ murraydairy.com.au. z August 7

Starting a farmgate, get your product to market Wangaratta Government Centre Local farmers, landholders and interested producers will have the opportunity to learn how to sell goods through their own farmgate. There are vast opportunities across the North East to capitalise on agri-tourism and to help you get your product to market. The workshop will look at legal obligations, marketing and getting started with setting up and operating your farmgate.

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Birding Afternoon with Chris Tzaros Euroa Flour Mill Chris is a renowned wildlife ecologist and nature photographer with a passion for birds. The event, which kicks off at 1.45pm, is held at the Euroa Flour Mill and will focus on the remarkable recovery of the Turquoise Parrot – along with some timely lessons from Chris about creating a bird friendly garden. An inspirational

BRIGHT IDEAS: A quick look at what’s coming up for farmers in the North East.

way to spend a cold winter’s afternoon. To book, go to www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=406135. z August 17 – 19

Australian Women in Ag conference Shepparton Celebrating 25 years of Australian Women in Agriculture, with a theme of looking back looking forward. More details released closer to the event.

Email charlie.aves1980@ gmail.com. z Until August 23

Bob Hawke Landcare awards now open The Bob Hawke Landcare Award acknowledges an individual who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to caring for the land; champions better practices; and gives their time to share knowledge with others so that they too can prosper.

To be eligible for the award, nominees must be actively involved in Landcare or sustainable agriculture and be willing to promote the Landcare ethos.

The Bob Hawke Landcare Award recipient will be awarded with a prize package to the value of $50,000 for further development

of their knowledge and skills in sustainable land management and Landcare.

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AFIA Fodder Festival Elmore A networking event to connect fodder producers with end-users, the AFIA Fodder Festival 2018 will be a demonstration and LQWHUDFWLYH o HOG GD\ WR connect producers and users.

The day will be a mix of paddock demonstrations and presentations at the Elmore Field Days site in Northern Victoria. There is no charge for the event. z September 18

Women in farming scones and tea at the homestead Burramine An event run by the Numurkah and District Health, the Women in Farming scones and tea at the homestead is an opportunity to get off the farm and come and enjoy a coffee and cake in a social setting. Free event. Bookings can be made through Eventbrite.

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HAPPY: Run by Deb and Mark Reynolds, the stud was started in 1995.

Q: Give our readers a quick snapshot of your farm?

Billy Creek Limousin stud is located on the Hazelwood flats in the Latrobe Valley.

Mark is a retired forester so there are tree lots for firewood, windbreaks and feature trees on the farm. The farm backs onto Billy Creek.

Q: How long have you been a farmer, and what have/do you farm?

We started the Limousin stud in 1995.

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Mark grew up helping out on his parents’ wheat farm near Swan Hill. Deb’s parents had a farm at nearby Gormandale.

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Spend time doing what you love.

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Buying farm land to develop.

Spending time and money improving the herd through genetics and attending to pasture needs.

Q: Worst investment you ever made?

A second hand lemon of a tractor.

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Horseriding through the bush and swimming on the home farm at the creek waterhole.

Q: How can we get in contact with you – what’s your website?

Billy Creek Limousin on Facebook.

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Welcome rain means work for Ag Vic

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Decades of septic system misery, banished in days.

Queensland couple Mike and Rose Maynard talk about their decadeslong battle with septic tank odours and fouling, and the environmentally friendly solution that restored their pride in their home within two weeks.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our septic system was put in when we built in 1988,â&#x20AC;? says Mike Maynard from his rural property in sunny Queensland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years we have had continuing problems with the system not working properly. The area around the trench would get so wet and boggy that we could not even walk near it, let alone use the mower.â&#x20AC;?

But that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the worst bit of their dysfunctional septic system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The smell would become almost overpowering at times,â&#x20AC;? says Mike, â&#x20AC;&#x153;especially when it rained or when we had visitors to stay, which was quite embarrassing.â&#x20AC;?

The stink that stuck The problem wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away, which is common with septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As time went on, the smell was becoming a constant thing,â&#x20AC;? explains Rose.

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CLASSIC: The iconic Massey Ferguson tractor will celebrate 60 years of operation in 2018.

60 years of tractors for Massey Ferguson ALTHOUGH not every farmer owns a Massey Ferguson, it is safe to say all are familiar with the brand and its iconic triple triangle brand.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the company, which was born when farm machinery manufacturers Massey Harris of Canada, and Britain’s Ferguson Company, became partners in Massey Ferguson.

Henry George “Harry” Ferguson was an Irish-born British engineer and inventor, noted for his role in the development of the modern ag-

ricultural tractor and its three point linkage system, and the original brains and namesake of Massey Ferguson.

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Today, Massey Ferguson equipment can be found on properties throughout Australia – from backyard gardeners to large scale broadacre operations.

Brian Shepherd runs L and G Shepherd and Sons in

Kyneton, and said Massey Ferguson tractors were well deserving of their reputation for quality.

“They are very well built – they have a reputation for reliability and are an all-around good tractor,” he said.

“The parts are readily available, and as a tractor they are relatively inexpensive to repair and to run.”

Mr Shepherd said the Massey Ferguson 35, along with the 100 series range, had been the company’s most popular models – their re-sale value making them a good option for buyers.

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Patriot 2230 proves good things come in small packages THE Patriot sprayer range has been a fixture on the Australian farming scene for more than 20 years, but the smallest member of the Patriot team is a relative newcomer to the local market.

Case IH’s Patriot 2230 is cousin to the larger 4430 and 3330, and while its physical size is not as grand, its performance and features will make it a perfect partner for many producers – from vegetable farmers to cotton growers.

The Patriot 2230 is a 2498 litre Class II sprayer featuring:

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New Powerfarm packs a powerful punch LANDINI has unveiled its updated Powerfarm, making for a better tractor suited to more farming pursuits.

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TAKING A BREAK: James Rovers and daughters Elsie (standing) and Olivia take a break from harvesting the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teff crop. This article, by Liz Wells, is kindly provided through the GRDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GroundCover Newspaper, Issue 135 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July-August 2018 edition.

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A SWITCH from dairying to milling wheat and malting barley production is paying dividends for Goulburn Valley growers the Rovers family, ZKR DUH XVLQJ D oQHO\ WXQHG nutrition program to carefully select varieties that help hit quality and yield targets.

While the enterprise transition has not been without its hiccups, the Rovers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; James, his wife Sarah, and their two daughters Elsie and Olivia, plus Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents (GG\ DQG /HDQQH q DUH oQGing cropping is providing a better lifestyle than dairying - as well as a better income. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The low rate of return, the LQpH[LELOLW\ DQG RXU UHOLDQFH on labour had us thinking for a while about moving out of dairying and more into cereals as we were already growing wheat and barley for the cows,â&#x20AC;? James said. $ PDMRU EXVKoUH LQ )HEruary 2014 fast-tracked the switch. :KLOH WKH EXVKoUH GLG not harm the Roversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 350 dairy cows, it wiped out their stored grain and fodder as it swept through 9000 hectares overall, including part of their farm.

So, in Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words, they â&#x20AC;&#x153;jumped in at the deep endâ&#x20AC;?.

Guidance from NVT: In consultation with Cobram-based IK Caldwell agronomist James Murray, and after a careful study of National Variety Trials (NVT) results, James now selects ZKHDW YDULHWLHV WKDW ZLOO pRZ-

er and mature at different times, a strategy he adopted after a disappointing 2015 crop.

That year, wheat and barley varieties of similar maturities were planted and a heatZDYH DW pRZHULQJ VODVKHG their grain yield potential. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That harvest, we cut 80 per cent of our cereal program for hay because it was going to give us a better return than the grain would have,â&#x20AC;? James said.

It is an approach he is determined not to repeat.

In 2016, the Rovers grew oYH YDULHWLHV RI ZKHDW WKDW delivered an average yield of VL[ WRQQHV SHU KHFWDUH About 80 per cent of the 2016 wheat crop made H1 or H2 grades, which James said paid a handy premium over Australian Standard White (ASW) grades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were caught out early on by having all our wheat make H1 and H2 protein requirements, but not being the right varieties to be accepted into segregations. k,Q WKH oUVW FRXSOH RI years, we were predominantly producing protein spreads that were broad; now they are narrower. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to move higher-protein grains, and the premium for them over feed grades is widening.â&#x20AC;?

James says new varieties, coupled with targeted nutrition, are making the difference to rates of return for wheat.

Finding their feet: Last year, James grew ScepterA as an Australian Hard variety and CorackA, H45A and LongReach TrojanA for Australian Premium :KLWH $3: WR HQVXUH pRZHULQJ SHDN H[SRVXUH WR IURVW risk and maturity were spread over several weeks.

The Roversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wheat yields averaged 4.7t/ha and met H2, APW, ASW and 6): VSHFLoFDWLRQV ZLWK 60 milllimetres of rain during harvest creating much of the lower-protein tonnage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t push our nutrition,â&#x20AC;? James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were concerned about the screenings risk if we overfed the crop and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get WKH LQ FURS UDLQ WR oOO LW y They have planted ScepterA as their mid-season wheat, and CorackA as an earlier variety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are moving to larger paddock sizes and more streamlined management now that we are getting more FRQoGHQW LQ JURZLQJ PLOOLQJ wheat,â&#x20AC;? James said.

Barley: )ROORZLQJ LWV \LHOG DQG quality success in 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7.0 to 7.5t/ha and all of it Malt 1 grade â&#x20AC;&#x201C; James is now growing the barley variety BaudinA, and has planted RGT PlanetA as a supplementary variety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We aim for malt, and typically sell it to Barrett Burston Malting at Geelong,â&#x20AC;? James says.

Last year, 70 per cent of the Roversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; barley made Malt 1.

FARM SNAPSHOT GROWERS: James and Sarah Rovers, their children and Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents.

LOCATION: Drumanure, NE Vic. AREA: 1300 hectares dryland, 350ha irrigated.

SOIL PH: 5 to 5.7.

RAINFALL: 525mm.

CROPS GROWN: wheat, barley, canola, teff and oaten hay.

The balance was rain-affected at harvest and will go into the feed market.

Canola is also a valuable part of the Roversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rotation, and sells readily into the cash market.

It yielded 2.2t/ha last year, which was down from the 3.4t/ha achieved in 2016.

Spoonfeeding success: The Roversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; farm is between Tocumwal, New South Wales, and Shepparton, Victoria, where annual average rainfall sits between 500 and 550mm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This district has unstable rainfall, and our biggest productivity gains are coming from matching nutrition to in-crop rains,â&#x20AC;? James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our tactic currently is to spoonfeed crops by constantly matching nitrogen to the cropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow too much biomass, or overspend if the season cuts out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wait for rain as the trigger, and we will usually feed the crop two or three times during the growing season.â&#x20AC;?

James top-dresses with granular urea and in 48 hours can cover the whole farm at 100 kilograms/ha, the top end of application rates.

Deep soil nitrogen tests are usually done in May at IRXU WR VL[ ZHHNV DIWHU SODQWing.

Soil testing determines the rate of starter fertiliser with additional zinc and sulfate of ammonia, which is applied with fungicides as needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the season is tracking with a risk of plants lodging, or the crop is planted into a lot of stored moisture, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll use plant growth regulators,â&#x20AC;?

James said.

Teff in summer: Over the 2017-18 spring and summer, the Rovers planted teff on all their irrigation country.

7KLV ZDV D VL[IROG LQFUHDVH on their 2016-17 teff area.

Teff is a grass native to Ethiopia that produces a lowsugar hay, keenly sought after by the equine industry to feed animals with feed-induced health complications.

But for the Rovers, teffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value lies in its seed, which LV PLOOHG LQWR WKH pRXU XVHG to make the crepe-like Ethiopian bread â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;injeraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing it on contract, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing it wall-to-wall on our irrigated country,â&#x20AC;? James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can see potential for JURZWK LQ LW DQG LW oWV RXU

management because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PRUH pH[LEOH WKDQ RWKHU summer crops in terms of timing.â&#x20AC;?

The Rovers can plant teff from early November to early January and harvest from the end of January to March. )URP D YHU\ VPDOO EDVH WKH PDUNHW IRU WHII pRXU LQ $XVWUDOia is growing, and containerLVHG H[SRUWV WR H[SDWULDWH (DVW African communities around the world are on the rise. /LPH EHQHoWV Agronomist James Murray says growers, such as the Rovers, are increasing the cropping potential of their country through the use of lime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been putting it RXW IRU DERXW oYH \HDUV QRZ to lift the pH from a natural 4.5 to 4.8 to where it is now (5.0 to 5.7),â&#x20AC;? Mr Murray said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed to enable the crop to make the most of nutrient availability to get the high yields.â&#x20AC;?

James said that the northeastern corner of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grainbelt is well-suited to growing milling wheats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our springs will often cut out on us, so those dry oQLVKHV JLYH XV SRWHQWLDO WR produce premium grades instead of feed,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Some 40 HBR bulls will be offered - all having passed rigorous tests for structural and fertility by Dr Shane Thomson of Holbrook Vet Clinic as well as being scanned and assessed by Jim Green from Greens Livestock Services.

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to offer clients a range of cattle that consistently return SURo WDEOH RXWFRPHV LQ WKHLU chosen markets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every care is taken to ensure all important traits are not compensated in any way,â&#x20AC;? Jan Robinson, stud principal, explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are confronted with another notable season; we are all challenged by the lack of rain throughout our autumn and winter months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This dry is very wideVSUHDG q ZH VHHP WR EH IDFHG with the unknown at present, but are still remaining hopeful of receiving some decent spring rains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feed is increasingly in shorter supply.â&#x20AC;?

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You get more than a bull at Banquet MARKETED under the ‘Big, Bold Banquet Bulls’ banner, Stephen and Noeleen Branson’s Banquet Angus bulls are renowned for their powerful structure, rapid growth and extreme docility.

Based at Mortlake, Victoria, the Branson family also place a huge focus on shopfront service in support of their high-quality Banquet sale bulls.

The success that Banquet has enjoyed is the direct result of client satisfaction, with long term repeat clients dominating the buyer registrations at all of their sales.

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Banquet Angus bulls, producing young cattle that grow quicker to market weights while also maintaining efo FLHQF\ DQG EHLQJ VXVWDLQ able through to heavy weight young cattle if desired.

This attribute also makes them highly desirable to backgrounders and processors, with regular sale topping results at young cattle sales by Banquet clients verifying this.

The Banquet type is bigger, wider through the loin and hindquarter, and stronger boned than most Angus, having the skeletal frame and balance to carry the extra muscling that comes with their exceptional growth off grass.

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BIG, BOLD, BANQUET: Banquet bulls are renowned for their explosive growth, paddock performance and extreme docility, producing bulls with power - like these 17 month old youngsters (pictured) that were sold in last year’s autumn sale.

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“It is very pleasing when clients continually verify this.”

However, whatever the performance levels, clients would not continue to attend Banquet’s sales if they did not receive such good service and be treated with respect; this is where the Bransons almost go overboard.

Their bulls come with every basic health and performance guarantee you could wish for when buying, backed up with after-sales service and advice second to none.

“Our clients are extremely

important to us, and in return for our service, they are very faithful,” Mr Branson said.

“They do realise they get much more than just a bull when they purchase at Banquet.”

On top of the service and advice, the Bransons also give buying assistance through their sight unseen purchasing program, plus premiums for Banquet blood progeny.

On Wednesday, September 5 at 11am, the Branson family will host their next Banquet Spring Bull Sale at the Mortlake WVLX yards, where some 45 bulls will be offered.

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Kanimbla continually looking to improve WITH one of the hardest seasons for a while, once it rains all the signs are there for the cattle market to continue to build.

Kanimbla Poll Herefords are looking at improving on what turned out to be a consolidating year.

During the last several years, Kanimbla has sold bulls to Russia, one bull to Canada and many into prominent Hereford studs in four states in Australia.

On top of that, Kanimbla won the Supreme Interbreed Heifer at Sydney this year.

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KANIMBLA: Kanimbla Poll Herefords will hold their annual sale at Holbrook on September 6. bla, along with the name.

The Mount Raven stud was established in 1984, and was based on half of the breeding herd from the Springfield Poll Hereford stud, before bolstering the quality of breeders with the inclusion of the Baroona

Poll Hereford stud in 1992 before being brought to Kanimbla with both an increased herd size and over 60 years of consistent breeding.

Kanimbla operates on the philosophy that to provide bulls that meet the different specifications that cattlemen require, it must maintain highly functional cows.

This enables the stud to use the sire selection to create appropriate bulls to meet the market.

Kanimbla regards Breedplan as a useful ally, but only after visual analysis of the animal.

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Progeny by Kanimbla bulls regularly top the markets including the important autumn weaner sales.

At its last couple of sales, bulls sold from $4000 to $26,000.

Kanimbla Poll Herefords is preparing for its thirteenth bull and female sale on Thursday, September 6.

It will be the stud’s eleventh sale held at Holbrook.

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The sires of the bulls include TH Lambeau, Mawarra Manitoba Days Carbine, Days Fleetwood and Kanimbla New Design.

The draft of 40 plus bulls this year will display the thickness and do-ability that Kanimbla has been known for.

They always welcome visitors wanting to go through the herd, and they like to keep in contact with buyers to ensure feedback into the breeding program.

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Sheep industry poised for DEXA AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S sheepmeat industry is on the cusp of a processing revolution that will pave the way for a long overdue change in the way producers are paid for their livestock, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) managing director Richard Norton said.

Mr Norton said more than 90 per cent of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sheepmeat processing capacity had now been costed for the installation of DEXA (Dualenergy X-ray absorptiometry) objective carcase measurement technology, with the tool already installed at JBS Brooklyn and Bordertown.

Mr Norton made the revelation around the progress of DEXA within the sheepmeat sector to around 250 sheep producers and industry stakeholders at the Woolworths Lambition event at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo.

The national initiative was o UVW SURSRVHG E\ 0U 1RUWRQ at MLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 annual general meeting, saying it would pave WKH ZD\ IRU VFLHQWLo F PHDV urement of saleable meat yield and a subsequent shift from the notoriously inaccurate price averaging system underpinned by P8 (beef) and GR (lamb) measurements currently used to pay producers, to a value-based marketing system where producers are paid for the actual quantity and quality of meat

READY TO GO: More than 90 per cent of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sheepmeat processing capacity had now been costed for the installation of DEXA - Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

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making a wholesale shift to the use of DEXA start with increased supply chain transparency,â&#x20AC;? Mr Norton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Producers already have a tool for objectively measuring beef eating quality of the meat theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re producing via the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) program; DEXA will provide an actual measure of the

yield and perform, while the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also endorsed industry-wide adoption of the MLA initiative.â&#x20AC;?

The reports found the use of DEXA and subsequent enabling of supply chains to meet PDUNHW VSHFLo FDWLRQV PRUH consistently could add in ex-

quantity of meat their animals are yielding, meaning they can make truly informed decisions on farm about the genetics theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using, their feeding and husbandry practices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Independent agencies EY DQG *UHHQOHDI KDYH YHULo HG the whole of industry benHo W RI XVLQJ '(;$ WR LQFUHDVH transparency of how carcases

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Mr Norton said a second WUDQFKH RI HFRQRPLF EHQHo WV already being generated by the installation of DEXA systems had come from the accompanying use of more automation in meat processing plants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The precision of the DEXA measurement enables the introduction of automated processes that improve cutting accuracy, workplace health and safety, WKURXJKSXW HIo FLHQF\ DQG VKHOI life of the product,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In plants where these systems are already installed, lamb automation enabled by DEXA has repeatedly demonstrated a return on investment within a year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a return of up to $7 per head. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen with the MSA eating quality system introduced by our industry 20 years ago, the more the industry adopts these objective measurement solutions, WKH ODUJHU WKH EHQHo WV DQG the faster they will be shared along the entire length of the Australian value chain.â&#x20AC;?

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Mr Smith brings 30 years of experience working in the food and agriculture industries in a number of senior commercial positions, mainly in Australia and New Zealand.

For the past four years, he was CEO of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Federated Farmers and has previously run the Institute for Environmental Science and Research, one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest science and innovation organisations.

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Benchmarking power draws East Loddon Merinos to RamSelect

RAMSELECT: Tom and Marcus Hooke, from East Loddon Merinos, use RamSelect to track genetic performance.

XHV $6%9V WKDW PDWFK WKHLU RZQ EUHHGLQJ REMHFWLYH The Hooke family stud, located between Deniliquin and Hay, is currently preparing about 200 rams for sale this season and will be using RamSelect to ensure commercial producers from across the FRXQWU\ KDYH HDV\ DFFHVV WR LQIRU mation about the genetic merit of

Flystrike research forum improved management practices, wool industry training and engagement, and supply chain engagement.

Significant and incremental progress is being reported in all areas, from updated genomic mapping of the sheep blowfly, completion of pain relief research, provision of information to growers in moving to a non-mules enterprise and engagement with retailers.

Presentations from the update will be available after August 3 on www. wool.com/flystrikeRnDupdate.

Since 2005, more than $30 million has been invested by AWI on measures to combat flystrike as part of a greater long-term investment of more than $60 million in sheep health and welfare measures and it continues to be AWIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest on-farm R&D priority.

To hear about the forum listen to episode 51 of The Yarn podcast or contact AWI for more information.

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AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation (AWI) has delivered its latest update across the significant investment area of breech flystrike research.

The Breech Flystrike Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Forum is held every two years to update the research community, animal welfare advocacy groups, industry advisors and woolgrowers on the latest from the research program.

AWI animal welfare advocacy manager, Geoff Lindon, said the forum was a good opportunity to enable researchers to share ideas on future direction of their studies, while hearing from the welfare groups and woolgrowers about their needs and expectations of the AWI breech flystrike program.

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ON SHOW: Malcolm and Trudy Boyer, from Monmont Perendale Stud, were one of many to exhibit during the annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show.

NOT JUST SHEEP: It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about sheep at the annual Australian show, there was also plenty of machinery and the latest in farming technology.

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SHEAR WELL: The Australian Sheep Show is not just about the different breeds of sheep, it is also about how to maximise the time spent on-farm by using innovative products like those from Shearwell. Pictured are (left) Oliver Burgun and Glenn Forge.

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EXHIBITORS: Ross Shilliday (left) and Amir Yacoub from Hillcrest Christian College were among the school students to exhibit during the Sheep and Wool Show.

FENCE THEM IN: Gallagher Fencing expert, Justin Brown, was on-hand to provide fencing expertise for those wanting to keep their sheep in.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Students from Tintern Grammar, with (from left) Annie Liu, Saskia Jackson-Smith and Ruby Gilson.

HELP: Plenty of industry representatives were also at the show, including Melissa Neal from Sheep Producers Australia.

STUD MAN: David Ridgeway, representing his stud, Ridgeway Advance.

TOOLS FOR THE FARM: John Berends Implements were one of many tractor and machinery suppliers to be on display.

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USED TRACTORS - MOTORCYCLES AND FARM MACHINERY MF 65 65HP 2WD ROPS REMOTES MF 240 45HP 2WD ROPS FRONT END LOADER P/STEER ZETOR 2511 25HP 2WDR ROPS DB 780 45HP SELECTAMATIC 2WD ROPS FEL DB 990 62HP SELECTAMATIC 2WD ROPS SAME GOLDEN 85HP 4 WHEEL DRIVE CABIN ORCHARD SAME DARADO 85HP 4 WHEEL DRIVE CABIN LOADER STD BUCKET FIAT 780 78HP 2WHEEL DRIVE CABIN FORD 3600 46HP 2WD, ROPS, LOADER BUCKET FORKS NEW/HOLL TD55D 60HP 4WD CAB NEAR NEW TYRES FIAT 411RB 45HP 2WD KABOTA M6030DT 65HP 4800 HRS 4 REMOTES L/LIFT FRONT LOADER SHEARER 3MT SEED BOX ONLY WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE SHEARER 19R 3.4MT SMALL SEED BOX ONLY ZENBICHLER 3MTR VERTICATOR RENO & BROADCAST SEEDER SHEARER 4 ROW PRECISSION AIR SEEDER (VEGY’S SILVAN 2000L SUPAFLO ELECTRICS NEW FAN,NEW WHEEL EQUIP & PUMP SILVAN 400LT WITH VINE BOOM NUFARM 2000LT ELECTRICS NEW WHEELS AS NEW PUMP CROPLINER 2000LT PENTOMATIC CONTROLLER NEW PUMP CROPLINER 2000LT TREE LINE SPRAYER ELEC.CONTROLS GOLD ACRES 2500LT COMPACT SPRAYER CHEM HOPPER, FULL HYD. 24 MT KONIG 500gal DIESEL ENGINE ELECTRICS S/STEEL TANK KONIG OLDER STYLE, DIESEL ENGINE, 2700LT TORNADO 2000LT ELECTRICS 3 SECTION SPRAY JETS SILVAN DO58-96 500LT LINKAGE UNIT 800MM FAN EXCELLENT CON SILVAN 2000LT SILVAN STILLETO.NEAR NEW PUMP.900MM FAN TOP ORDER. CABLES SILVAN 1000LTR TRAILING FIRE FIGHTING, HONDA ONGA PUMP NEW HOLLAND 317 SMALL SQUARE BALER E/C HYD BALE DENSITY NEW HOLLAND 283 SMALL SQUARE BALER KRONE 1800 VARIO ROUND BALER NET WRAP ROTOR FEED GEHL 1470 ROUND BALER NEW HOLLAND 417 SMALL SQUARE BALER 90 STROKES P/MIN NH BR7060 ROUND BALER TWINE / NET 17500 BALES HUSTLER SL700X TRAILD BALE FEEDER CURRENT MODEL (2017 BUILD) GRAHAM WOOD WHOPPA CHOPPA SELF LOADING LIVESTOCK FEEDER KUHN KNIGHT 5168 21M3 VERTICALTWIN AUGER MF RK3814 11 TYNE ROTARY RAKE 4.5MTR WW NH 25 ROLLER BAR RAKE NH 56 SUPER ROLLER BAR RAKE GROUND DRIVE (1) NH 56 SUPER ROLLER BAR RAKE GROUND DRIVE (2) KUHN GA 4121GM SINGLE ROTARY RAKE 4.1 MT TANDEM AXLE 10 ARMS H/DUTY UNIT SITREX TR9 9 WHEEL TRAILING, 2 GROUND WHEELS JD SILAGE GRAB SUIT JD 6400 LOADER BECCHIO TB240 2.4MT HYDRAULIC S/SHIFT . NEW HAMMERS NOBILI BNE210 2.1MT OFF SET . SKIDS SITREX SM180 1.8M FINISHING MOWER

$6,500.00 $17,700.00 $4,900.00 $6,900.00 $6,900.00 $23,210.00 $36,000.00 $14,750.00 $17,500.00 $22,500.00 $7,700.00 $27,830.00 $2,750.00 $3,900.00 $13,800.00 $3,800.00 $14,300.00 $3,850.00 $6,200.00 $12,000.00 $5,753.00 $32,000.00 $12,400.00 $4,800.00 $13,700.00 $6,200.00 $15,500.00 $3,990.00 $13,200.00 $5,500.00 $21,500.00 $8,800.00 $23,000.00 $29,995.00 $13,700.00 $13,900.00 $35,000.00 $7,800.00 $2,200.00 $3,800.00 $3,400.00 $6,765.00 $5,500.00 $2,200.00 $5,907.00 $3,850.00 $1,980.00

BERENDS 1.2M LINKAGE SLASHER CHRIS CROW 10ft SLASHER TWIN ROTOR REAR WHEELS PAGE 10ft SLASHER TWIN ROTOR REAR WHEELS NH 435 4 DISC MOWER NH 617 6 DISC MOWER 2.7MT CUT TONUTTI RMCR6 2.5MT 6 DISC ROLLER CONDITIONER JOHN DEERE 6FT WINDROWER ROLLER CONDITIONER KRONE AM 283 CV 2.8MT 7 DISC MOWER CONDITIONER 2 SPEED H/DUTY BREVI 1.8MT ROTARY HOE WITH BED FORMER HOWARD 2.1MT ROTARY HOE, OFF SET HOWARD 1.5MT ROTARY HOE CELLI 2.5MT LINKAGE ROTTERA CRUMBLE ROLLER WITH LEVELING BAR & FEEDR C/SHEA 14 DISC ONE WAY PLOW C/SHEA 30 TINE SCARIFIER 4MT TRAILING (YELLOW) M/F 19 TINE SCARIFIER (RED) GRIZZLY 28 28 PLATE HEAVY DUTY DISC PLOUGH (BLUE) MF 3 FURROW PLOW WITH SCRAPERS MF 9 TINE SPRING TINE SCARAFIER C/SHEA 18 PLATE ONE WAY PLOW INTER ROW CULTIVATOR WITH 7 TINES ABATI 62 PLATE DISCS FOLDING 6.5MW/W 8,800KG (RED) GREEN 3 POINT LINK 8 DISCS BANKER ADJUSTABLE WIDTHS NEAR NEW DISCS SHEARER 28 PLATE DISCS H/D HYDRAULIC WHEELS (GREEN) JD 5 TYNE RIPPER - YEOMANS SHANKS WITH COULTERS 7 HEAVY DUTY TYNE RIPER WITH CONTROLLED DEPTH WHEELS YELLOW RIPPER- FURROWER COMBINATION DAKEN CRUMBLE ROLLER HOWARD PARAPLOW 3 TINE WITH COULTERS D/WHEEL 12FT LAND GRADER TRAILING - GREEN FARM TRAILER 6ft X 12ft TANDEM AXLE TRAILER, REMOVABLE GATES, DUEL WHEELS POLYMASTER 40 TEAT MOBILE CALF MILK FEEDER MTD YARD MACHINE SHREDDER 8 HP CROSS PUMP DIESEL ENGINE 120HP SAME. AND SOUTHERN CROSS PUMP BERENDS 3PL JIB (AGED) CAVALARO LINKAGE PALLET FORKS (GREY) POTTINGER SINGLE ROW MAIZE CHOPPER KONIGS TOOL BAR - ROOT RAKE UNKNOWN DELVER FURPHY 1942 FURPHY GAL TANK WATER CART TRAILER MF 3 P/L REAR END SCOOP (GREY) CRANE FORK AUTO WEIGHT BALANGER ADJ HEIGHT DALMORE HUD EARTH BUCKET POLARIS 500 CC 4X4 QUAD PETROL LOW KLMS (LEO) SUZUKI EIGER 400/2WD RECON ENGINE HONDA 478TE BIG RED 300. 7,118 Klms HONDA TRX 500 FM5 2005 4WD ATV NEAR NEW TYRES 3265 HRS

$1,670.00 $6,380.00 $6,952.00 $3,900.00 $7,850.00 $15,000.00 $4,750.00 $12,375.00 $11,500.00 $7,370.00 $3,500.00 $13,200.00 $5,200.00 $4,350.00 $6,600.00 $18,000.00 $1,260.00 $1,650.00 $5,700.00 $890.00 $45,000.00 $3,850.00 $8,800.00 $4,500.00 $6,800.00 $2,000.00 $660.00 $4,490.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,850.00 $2,500.00 $490.00 $3,800.00 $190.00 $600.00 $7,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,200.00 $5,800.00 $890.00 $2,640.00 $730.00 $4,495.00 $3,750.00 $3,850.00 $5,250.00

355 Benalla Road Shepparton machinery@konigs.com.au www.kongis.com.au

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