Home
Search
thewest.com.au
CountrymanChevron Right Icon

Countryman Livestock

Mishima Reserve Wagyu cattle operations vice-president Jenny Tweedy, of Colorado, at WagyuEdge '25 in Perth.

WAGYU EDGE 2025PremiumWagyu Edge: Australian, US farmers share knowledge

Australia and the US have a lot to learn from each other when it comes to breeding the best-quality Wagyu, according to a Colorado cattle industry leader who visited Perth recently. 

Cally Dupe

Mishima Reserve Wagyu cattle operations vice president Jenny Tweedy, of Colorado, and Wild West Wagyu owner Matt Carrick, of Dongara, at Wagyu Edge '25 in Perth.

WAGYU EDGE ‘25PremiumWagyu Edge 2025: Demand for Australian genetics stays strong

The world is desperate for Australian Wagyu genetics, with farmers from down under increasingly being recognised for having the “best genetics in the world”. 

Cally Dupe

Livestock transport trucks wait to be loaded.

TRANSPORT SECTORPremiumAnimal welfare at the forefront of new red meat taskforce

Australia’s red meat transport sector is being put under the microscope with a new taskforce – created by industry – hoped to boost animal welfare, supply chain efficiency and education. 

Cally Dupe and Bob Garnant

Neogen Australasia supply chain Laura Garland, Stone Axe herd development coordinator Jessica Brogden and Stone Axe pastoral company livestock coordinator Casper Fouche.

WagyuEdge ‘25 PremiumSEE THE PICS: All the action from WagyuEdge ‘25

The three-day event, co-ordinated by the Australian Wagyu Association, was held at the Perth Convention Centre from April 9-11, with this year’s theme Global Trends Impacting Wagyu. 

Cally Dupe

Pilbara-based Pardoo Wagyu executive chairman Bruce Cheung holding a sample of his visionary aim to produce high-quality "tasty" beef from WA's north-west.

WAGYUEDGE CONFERENCEPremiumWagyuEdge Conference: Pardoo Wagyu’s visionary Bruce Cheung

Pardoo Wagyu executive chairman Bruce Cheung was introduced as an industry “visionary” at the WagyuEdge 25 conference held at the Perth Convention Centre with more than 500 people in attendance.

Bob Garnant

Sheep at a feedlot in Perth.

cash boostPremiumLambEx conference bolstered by $2m in Federal Gov funding

The Australian sheep industry received a significant boost following a Federal Government announcement to inject $2 million into an internationally acclaimed industry conference.

Melissa Pedelty

The US comprised 79 per cent of Tasmania’s and 49 per cent of South Australia’s boxed beef exports during the 2023-24 financial year.

TRUMP TARIFFSPremiumWA cattle farmers ‘least exposed’ to Trump tariffs

WA cattle farmers will be the least exposed to Donald Trump’s tariffs compared of any State or Territory in Australia, with sandgropers more focused on feeding the rest of the world. 

Cally Dupe

With the $17,000 second top-priced bull, Gandy Goal Keeper V159, is Julian Wright, of Yalinup, Tim Wright, of Metricup, who secured the sale bull, and Elders Busselton agent Ben McColm.

Gandy Angus salePremiumGandy Angus yearling bulls reach a top of $20,000

A Manjimup-bred Angus bull reached a top price of $20,000 at the Gandy family’s Gandy Angus Yearling Bull Sale, with recent rain events adding some confidence to the large crowd of 54 registered bidders.

Bob Garnant

Displaying the Williams Gateway Expo supreme exhibit of the Merino section, won by the King family of Darkan-based Rangeview stud, is Melinda King with judges Bruno Luciani, of Highbury, Philip Russell, of Gnownagerup, and Rod Norrish, of Kojonup, with Rangview studmaster Jeremy King.

WILLIAMS GATEWAY EXPOPremiumWilliams Gateway Expo: Top sheep awards to five studs

The Williams Gateway Expo sheep show presented some of WA’s best wool and meat sheep breeds, which were put under the scrutiny of judges for top awards.

Bob Garnant

With the $17,500 top-priced bull, Biara 3144 (PP) is Biara Santa Gertrudis stud director John Hasleby, of Northampton, and Chittering-based HXA principal Ian Halleen who secured the sale topper.

Biara Genetics salePremiumBiara Genetics tops at $17,500 for a ‘standout’

A Northampton-bred Santa Gertrudis bull reached the top price of $17,500 at the 20th Annual Biara Genetics Sale, where a first-time pastoral buyer made know its push into producing boxed beef.

Bob Garnant

With the $16, 000 top-priced bull, Fieldhouse BC7 195 (PP), is Mollie Darcy and her father Sean Darcy of Lyndon station in Carnarvon, who secured the stud sire, Lyndon Cattle Trust farm manager Scott Keilar, Nutrien Livestock agent Richard Keach, Fieldhouse Droughtmaster stud co-principal Ken Mutton of Jurien Bay and Nutrien Livestock agent Damian Halls.

Fieldhouse Droughtmaster salePremiumFieldhouse Droughtmaster bulls peak at $16,000

A Jurien Bay-bred Droughtmaster bull sold for the $16,000 top price at the Mutton family’s Fieldhouse Droughtmaster Stud Bull Sale, where many pastoralist secured top picks to work in the State’s north.

Bob Garnant

Red Meat Advisory Council independent chair John McKillop at the MLA Updates forum in Perth on October 10.

PRICE RISESPremiumRed meat prices flagged to rise as flooding wipes out QLD

Experts say Aussies should prepare for a red meat price hike, as flooding in outback Queensland continues to wipe out cattle and impact food and livestock transport.

Zoe De Koning

Despite a fresh U.S. tariff on Australian beef exports, Kimberley industry leaders say it’s not international trade that’s hampering growth — it’s Canberra’s red tape.

Trump Tariffs PremiumKPCA says red tape, not Trump tariffs, hurting WA producers

Despite a fresh US tariff on Australian beef exports, Kimberley industry leaders say it’s not international trade that’s hampering growth — it’s Canberra’s red tape.

Cain Andrews

Celebrating the 4th Annual Munda Reds Droughtmaster Bull Sale is Rockhampton-based Nutrien Livestock auctioneer Dane Pearce, Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud co-managers Olivia and Ben Wright, of Gingin, top-price buyer Paul Laycock of High Country Droughtmaster stud in Eskdale, Queensland, and Nutrien Livestock auctioneer Trent McKinlay, of Rockhampton.

Munda Droughtmaster salePremiumMunda Reds Droughtmaster bulls top at $24,000

A pair of Gingin-bred Droughtmaster bulls sold for the equal top price of $24,000 at the Thompson family’s 4th Annual Munda Reds Droughtmaster Bull Sale, which raised $22,000 for Telethon.

Bob Garnant

Lot 55 - Gandy All In V187, son of Gandy All In Q202, who is topping ASBP Cohort 13 for growth and docility

Gandy Angus salePremiumGandy Angus to offer 70 ‘powerful’ bulls at Boyanup

The Gandy family, of Gandy Angus stud, will offer 70 powerful ready-to-work animals at their Yearling Bull Sale on Monday, April 14 at the Boyanup saleyards that will be interfaced with AuctionsPlus.

Bob Garnant

Not Supplied

NEWSAussies warned to brace for meat price hike

Experts have warned the price of the grocery staple could skyrocket as flooding wipes out more than 100,000 head of livestock.

Zoe De Koning

Gina Rinehart and Adam Giles.

TradePremium‘Moaning like petulant child’: Hancock CEO blasts ‘whinging’

The chief of billionaire Gina Rinehart’s massive agriculture empire has likened Australia’s ‘whinging and moaning’ over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs to that of a petulant child.

Cheyanne Enciso

Kalyeeda Station near Derby is among the group that had its rent reduced.

RENTS REDUCEDPremiumWA pastoralists win legal fight to have rents reduced

Kimberley pastoralists have claimed a significant victory in a legal battle with the State Government and had their pastoral rents slashed.

Cally Dupe

Not Supplied

NEWSAussies warned to brace for meat price hike

Experts have warned the price of the grocery staple could skyrocket as flooding wipes out more than 100,000 head of livestock.

Zoe De Koning

Agora livestock prices.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA lamb prices ease as mutton lifts

WA lamb prices have eased slightly, but mutton and hogget prices have jumped.

Bob Garnant

Flooding in south-western Queensland has had a devastating impact on livestock.

MASS FLOODING PremiumMore than 100,000 livestock killed or missing in QLD floods

More than 100,000 livestock are believed to have died or been lost in the Queensland floods as graziers brace for further rainfall from remnants of an ex-cyclone. 

Cally Dupe

Pastoralists are heading back to court to try claim compensation.

Cattle ban compoPremiumPastoralists head back to court for export ban compensation

Northern Australia’s cattle industry is heading back to court to resolve a long-running class action against the Federal Government’s 2011 live export ban, with hundreds of pastoralists yet to see a cent.

Cally Dupe

The Australian Fodder Industry Association will host a ‘Hay Meetup’ in York, bringing together farmers, contractors, exporters and anyone interested in growing the fodder community.

Hay MeetupPremiumThe Australian Fodder Industry Association presents forum

The Australian Fodder Industry Association will host a “Hay Meetup” in York this Saturday, bringing together farmers, contractors, exporters, and anyone interested in growing the fodder community

Bob Garnant

With the two $21,000 equal top-priced bulls, secured by the Mouritz family, of Hyden and Margaret River, were Mordallup stud representatives Bec and Diana Muir, of Manjimup, with their father and Mordallup studmaster Mark Muir, and Nutrien Landmark agent Ben Cooper with his son Harrison, 9.

Mordallup bull salePremiumMordallup yearling bulls reach a top of $21,000

Two Manjimup-bred bulls shared the $21,000 equal top price at the Muir family’s Mordallup Yearling Angus Bull Sale when a contingent of repeat buyers put up appreciating bids on the quality line-up.

Bob Garnant

We use cookies so we can improve your experience on this site, analyse traffic and provide you with relevant advertising. To find out more, please see our Cookies Guide.

By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies.