Hereford Producers Encouraged to Participate in Beef 2021 Competitions.
Beef Australia 2021 will be held in Rockhampton from the 2nd to the 8th of May 2021. The Herefords Australia Beef 2021 committee are in the process of planning a…
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Mark Duthie Appointed as Herefords Australia Youth Liaison Director
The position of ‘Youth Liaison Director’ (YLD) has once again been appointed by the Board of Herefords Australia. Mr Mark Duthie, Irvingdale QLD, (pictured left) was elected to the HAL…
DetailsHerefords Australia Board Announces Innovative New Committees
In keeping with the plan to better engage with members and industry experts, the Herefords Australia Board have this week finalised the Board committees and structure with several Herefords Australia…
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Beef 2021 Carcase Competition – Entries Now Open
Entries are now open for the ANZ National Beef Carcase Competition. The competition is conducted as part of the BEEF AUSTRALIA 2021 program of events and is open to producers…
DetailsHerefords Australia Board Appoints Two New Directors
Mark Baker and Alex Sparkes have been selected as the new Herefords Australia Board members following a call out to HAL members for expressions of interest to fill the two…
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Hereford Carcase Merits Shine in Adelaide Steer Competition
For the third year in a row Hereford steers have shone in the Royal Adelaide Show Steer Carcase Competition. Hereford steers came away with two wins in the competition, being…
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MLA and SBTS Release Valuable Online Resources for Commercial and Seedstock Producers
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Southern Beef Technical Services (SBTS) have both recently released a series of online resources directed at both commercial and seedstock producers. The MLA Accelerate…
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Hereford Steers Set New AuctionsPlus Price Record
A line of yearling Hereford steers offered by Aringa North Pastoral from Korumburra, near Port Fairy, VIC have set a new cents per kilogram price record for non-Wagyu cattle on…
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The Emperor’s New Home: Talbalba Emperor Sells for $100,000 to Cara Park and Yarram Park
Bids were flying for the opening lot at the Talbalba Herefords 2020 bull sale as Talbalba Emperor P043 was knocked down for $100,000 to Cara Park Herefords, Delungra NSW and…
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Improved Genotyping Bundles for Herefords Australia Members
Herefords Australia and Neogen Australasia are pleased to now offer Herefords Australia members the new GGP Bovine 100K genotype. This a higher density genotype that will now be used in…
DetailsIntroducing HAL Member Liaison Representative – Mr Ian Durkin
The Board of Herefords Australia have created a new director role within the Board. The position is ‘Member Liaison Representative’ (MLR). Mr Ian Durkin, Coolatai NSW, (pictured left) was elected…
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Positive Ledger at the 75th Annual Glen Innes Bull Sale with Bulls Selling to $17,000
The 75th Annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale took place on Friday 24 July 2020 at the Glen Innes saleyards. Elders Glen Innes conducted the sale with 36 of 49…
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Four in a Row for Kylandee at the 75th Annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Show
The grand champion sash at the 75th Annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Show was brought home by 24-month-old Kylandee Packsaddle P003. This is the fourth year in a row Phil…
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Herefords Australia National Youth Auction Offers Something for Everyone
The Herefords Australia National Youth Committee have been busy organising a range of initiatives for the coming year, starting with the National Youth Auction this Friday. The Auction will be…
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Allendale’s Harry Day Honoured with Order of Australia Medal
Graham ‘Harry’ Day of Bordertown, South Australia has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to the livestock industry in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mr Day…
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Supple Success with Bulls Selling to $16,000 at Dubbo National Sale
The 59th annual Herefords Australia National Sale (Dubbo) was held online via AuctionsPlus on Tuesday 2 June. The sale saw 16 of 23 bulls sell to a top price of…
DetailsNew Look Board for Herefords Australia
A new look Board has been announced for Herefords Australia following the Annual General Meeting held on 25 May 2020. Newly elected directors Sam Becker (QLD), Ian Durkin (NSW), Mark…
DetailsHerefords Australia Board of Directors Election – Results
To all Hereford Australia Members, The results of the 2020 Herefords Australia Board election have been declared by the returning officer Michelle Paull on 20 May 2020. In accordance with the Constitution, Ian…
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Paradise for Vendors and Buyers as Wodonga National Sale Tops at $55,000
The 55th Herefords Australia National Sale saw a top line-up of Hereford bulls sell to $55,000 and average $9040. Held online via AuctionsPlus due to COVID-19 restrictions, 100 of 110…
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Kanimbla Powers Home to Win Grand Champion in Wodonga National Show
The junior champion bull in this year’s online Wodonga National Show; Kanimbla Power Town P067 has gone on to take out the grand champion title of the show. Exhibited by…
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Abundant Market Opportunities for Hereford Producers
Hereford producers are in a prime position to capitalise on current market premiums in certified grass-fed markets. Processors are paying up to a dollar per kilo more for certified grass-fed…
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Live Export Premium for Hereford Heifers
A current live export order for commercial Hereford heifers to be exported to China as breeders is paying premium rates to Hereford producers. To meet the specifications of the order…
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2020 World Hereford Conference
The 2020 World Hereford Conference (WHC) was held in March in Queenstown, New Zealand. Over 60 delegates from Australia attended the conference which included a wide range of informative topics…
DetailsDirector Nominations Update
31 March 2020 Nominations to join the Board of Herefords Australia closed last Friday 27 March 2020. The following members have nominated to join the Board: Mr Sam Becker…
DetailsHerefords Australia Operations Update in Regard to COVID-19
27 March 2020 Please find below an update from the Board and staff of Herefords Australia in relation to the current COVID-19 situation. Our primary focus is the health and…
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Wodonga National Show and Sale to Continue for 2020 in Online Format
The Herefords Australia Wodonga National Show and Sale will go ahead under a very different format for 2020 amid growing restrictions and concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 55th annual…
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Seasonal Turnaround Lifts Prices at Casino Hereford Weaner Sale
The 45th Annual George and Fuhrmann Hereford Weaner Sale was held at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange (NRLX) on Friday March 13. Agents yarded 1220 head of quality Hereford steers…
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Whiteface steers excel on grass in Lardner Park Steer Trial
Herefords have demonstrated their renowned grass-finishing ability in the 2019 Lardner Park Steer Trial with a pair of Hereford steers finishing third in overall weight gain and carcase points. The…
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Heifer prices shoot into unchartered waters on back of demand
Heifer prices labelled as “insane” left vendors stunned as they eclipsed the steers and skyrocketed to a new record of $1810 at the Omeo Weaner Sale. Buyers were met with…
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Grass fever and lot feeders set new record price at Benambra
Grass fever maintained the momentum to push autumn drop steer prices to a new record of $1660 at the Benambra Weaner Sale. A big crowd of buyers and vendors descended…
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