Staff Announcement: Farewell Alastair James
Dear Members and Stakeholders, On behalf of the Herefords Australia board, I am writing to inform you that Alastair James has resigned from his position as CEO of Herefords Australia.…
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CEO Update July
The past month has been particularly rewarding for the Herefords Australia team, with a focus on engagement across all areas of our community – from youth development through to producer…
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2025 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo – Event Wrap-Up 10–13 July | Exhibition Park, Canberra, ACT
The 2025 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo was a vibrant celebration of youth, education, and excellence in the beef industry. Held at Exhibition Park in Canberra from 10–13…
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June has been a productive and energising month at Herefords Australia, with key projects delivered, momentum building for major youth and leadership initiatives, and a rare and valuable opportunity for…
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Countdown to the 2025 Youth Expo
Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo – 10–13 July, Canberra Excitement is building as we count down the final days to the 2025 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth…
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CEO Update May 2025
First off, a huge thank you to all of you who participated in this year’s National Show & Sale in Wodonga. It was truly something special, especially given the tricky…
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Welcoming Áine Egan – Our new Marketing & Communications Manager
Herefords Australia is delighted to announce that Áine Egan (pronounced “Onya” — just think good on ya) has commenced as our new Marketing & Communications Manager — and no, we…
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Uproar storms to the top of national Hereford sale thanks to Queensland buyer
The top three bulls are headed to greener pastures as northern studs dominated the competition at the Herefords Australia National Show and Sale at Wodonga, Vic. The top-priced bull offered…
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Three year old stud takes out first supreme win at National Hereford event.
We are thrilled to share the exciting news of Oak Hill Herefords’ outstanding achievement at the 2025 StockCo by Heartland Bank Hereford National Show & Sale. This outstanding bull, Oak…
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Coles, Woolies, Macca’s insist they have no breed preference for their beef
In a recent Stock & Land article, journalist Barry Murphy reports that leading retailers Woolworths, Coles, and fast-food giant McDonald’s have confirmed they do not favour any particular cattle breed…
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CEO Update – April 2025 We’re pleased to welcome Zoetis Australia as our new Animal Health Sector Corporate Partner. It’s fantastic to have such a reputable animal health company on…
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This month started off with a trip to the Victorian High Country for the iconic Mountain Calf Sales on 4 and 5 March. The sales took place in Hinnomunjie, Benambra,…
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Omeo Sale Exceeds Expectations with High Demand Delivering Strong Results
Agents yarded 1,308 Hereford and Hereford/Shorthorn cattle at the Omeo Mountain Calf Sale, continuing the strong momentum from earlier sales at Ensay, Hinnomunjie, and Benambra. The sale featured 907 steers,…
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Ensay Mountain Calf Sale Showcases High Country Hereford Excellence
Multiple repeat buyers descended on the high-country town of Ensay on Wednesday morning 5 March, ready to snap up some of the best Herefords in Australia at the iconic Hereford…
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Benambra Calf Sale Delivers Strong Results Amid High Demand
The Mountain Calf Sales continued in full force at Benambra on Tuesday, 4 March, with Elders agents yarding approximately 1,700 Hereford calves. A strong crowd of buyers and vendors gathered…
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Herefords in the High Country – Hinnomunjies Enduring Success.
The first leg of the highly anticipated Mountain Calf Sales kicked off in Hinnomunjie yesterday morning, with Nutrien agents yarding an impressive 1,008 cattle that went under the hammer. Top…
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No price differential and ticking the boxes on performance off grass
Hereford and black baldy cattle are ticking the boxes on weight gain, carcase quality and temperament for one of the premium suppliers to the Coles GRAZE grass-fed brand. Gippsland grass…
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Dustin dreams big to found his own stud at tender age of nine
Nine-year-old Dustin Paton has a dream to become a farmer and is well on the way to starting his own Hereford stud with his foundation heifer arriving this year. The…
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Exciting news was shared earlier this month with Grace Collins being awarded the CM Hocking Scholarship. It is encouraging to see such enthusiasm and dedication from applicants who are committed…
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Central Victorian Hereford stud’s pen of 10 heifers takes out challenge win
A prominent Hereford stud in central Victoria has taken out the Stud Beef Victoria Heifer Challenge as part of Stock & Land Beef Week, amid a selection of quality heifer exhibits. Twenty-two…
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Herefords driving business resilience and sustainability in the Red Centre
Rebecca Cadzow doesn’t even turn a hair at driving a road train of Hereford steers on a 9000km return trip from paddock to feedlot. Although born and raised near Armidale,…
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Grace Collins Awarded Prestigious CM Hocking Scholarship for 2024
Congratulations to Grace Collins for being awarded the 2024 recipient of the prestigious CM Hocking Scholarship. The scholarship will support Grace in furthering her studies as she pursues a teaching…
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StockCo partners with Herefords Australia for 60th National Show & Sale (Wodonga)
StockCo, part of Heartland Bank, is excited to announce its partnership with Herefords Australia as the naming partner for the 60th National Show & Sale (Wodonga). This milestone event marks…
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I kicked off the start of the new year by getting some dust on the boots in Western Districts, Victoria engaging with members and industry partners at the annual feature…
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Buyers have their say on whether colour counts when purchasing cattle
A prominent Hereford breeder and buyer has refuted any sentiment that Angus cattle are more broadly favoured than Herefords. Herefords Australia chair and Injemira Beef Genetics stud principal Marc Greening, Holbrook,…
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The Herefords resilience praised at final Casterton Sale
The final Casterton sale of 2025 highlighted the resilience and quality of the Hereford heifers. Despite earlier seasonal challenges, the sale underscored the importance of selective breeding and adaptability, with…
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Strong Bidding Continues at Hamilton on Eve of Western District Weaner Sales
The bidding continued on the eve of the final day of the western district’s weaner sales at the Hamilton All Breeds Heifer Sale on Thursday 16 January. There was strong…
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Lot feeders and backgrounders dominate the Hereford sales at Hamilton.
The Western District’s weaner sales continued on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with the Hamilton All Breeds Mixed Sex & Euro Weaner Sale. About 2800 cattle were yarded, achieving an average…
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Alva Downs champion pen tops the Herefords at $1300
The Casterton Annual Hereford Steer Weaner January 15 featured approximately 1,100 Hereford and Euro steers. The sale showcased 1,037 steers, averaging 366 cents per kilogram (c/kg) or $1,051, with top…
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Hereford weaners had bids flying to achieve top of $1540
The Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange was bustling today as backgrounders, restockers, feedlotters, and commissioned buyers gathered for the Hamilton all breeds steer sale. Buyers from across Queensland and southern parts…
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