Another month has flown by, and it feels like the pace is only quickening as we approach the end of the year. For those in the midst of harvesting, I hope the season is treating you well.
Excitingly, the latest edition of the Herefords Australia magazine has been finalised and sent to the printer, along with the Herefords Australia Youth Calendar. Both are exceptional publications, and I’m sure you will enjoy the content. Keep an eye on your mailboxes as delivery should be any day now. A huge thank you goes to our dedicated magazine team, staff, and everyone who contributed images, articles, and advertisements.
Looking ahead, planning is well underway for 2025. I’ve commenced work on the organisation’s budgeting requirements and looking forward to meeting with our Board of Directors in person at the Armidale office in early December for our final Board meeting of 2024.
Discussions and preparations for a member study tour to coincide with the World Hereford Conference United States is also progressing. I’m currently developing a proposed itinerary and will be seeking expressions of interest soon. Stay tuned for further details!
As mentioned in last month’s update, the new Sustainability Production Index and MSA Production Index were included in the October Hereford BREEDPLAN analysis for the first time. These indexes were included in member’s BREEDPLAN herd reports as the first step towards publishing the new results. These new indexes have now been published in full on the Herefords Australia website as part of the November BREEDPLAN analysis, replacing the four previous indexes which have now been phased out. We have continued to update the frequently asked questions Hereford BREEDPLAN analysis updated FAQs – Herefords Australia as new queries have been raised so, please don’t hesitate to refresh your knowledge.
Unfortunately, we have discovered a technical issue where some members did not receive their HAL July 2024 invoice, which led to certain accounts being flagged as 90+ days overdue and automatically suspended in line with Section 10 of the regulation changes, as communicated in September 2024. We’re actively investigating this issue and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. As we work to lift suspensions and resolve the matter, please check your spam/junk folders and let us know of any anomalies. Our team is here to assist with any concerns you may have.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. As always, if there’s anything I can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
