Pressure creating diamonds in Hereford breeding
Story credit – Mel Williams, Australian Community Media (ACM) The Hereford breed originated in Herefordshire in south-west England and was one of the earliest British cattle types to have been […]
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Hereford mentors help Kirsty to achieve goals in the cattle industry.
Mentors in the Hereford breed are helping a young woman transition from an urban background with no agricultural experience to fulfill her goal of running a stud. During the 2023 […]
Digging up past influential sires for herd improvement
One young Hereford breeder is looking back in time to find some of the most influential sires of the breed to give his cow herd a boost. Blake Smith, Glenellerslie […]
Commercial breeders exude confidence as prices tipped to stabilise
There were plenty of Hereford bulls snapped up during the 2023 Stock and Land Beef Week open days by commercial producers, confident in the outlook for the industry. David Meikle […]
Narelle steps up to take the reins at Rosstulla
Young Hereford stud principal Narelle Forest has a simple message for other young people interested in a career in the seedstock industry – just give it a go. Under a […]
Herefords tick the boxes for eating quality and docility
Qualified butcher Luke Lavis understands what the trade and consumer wants and is now drawing on that knowledge to breed commercial Herefords with yield and eating quality. Luke worked as […]
Hamish Chandler to lead Herefords Australia Research, Development and Extension Program
Herefords Australia is today pleased to announce the appointment of Hamish Chandler to the newly created position of Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Specialist. Hamish has an extensive background in […]
Five young bulls graduate to ranks of Herefords Australia Super Sires
Another elite group of young sires from across the nation has been inducted into the ranks of the Herefords Australia Super Sires catalogue. The cohort of five bulls includes Elite […]
Annual flush of vendor bred Hereford weaners brings out the buyers
Store sales around the nation in January were marked by a flush of autumn drop weaner steers and heifers with backgrounders and grass-fed finishers competing for quality vendor bred Hereford […]
Alternative market for Hereford bull ramps up off historic highs
Dairy farmers value adding their calves with a beef cross and using Hereford sires is proving an alternative growth market for one Victorian stud. Tarcombe Herefords, of Ruffy, in the […]