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43nd
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43rd Annual
Friday 26th August 2016 12.30pm
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Proven breed strength for over 40 years

W
AKEFIELD has been a
commercially-based cattle breeding operation for
a large number of years and has
developed a reputation for producing high quality grass-fed cattle.
Since 1970 the herd has been
predominantly Charolais infused
taking advantage of the extra
growth and carcase characteristics
provided by this breed.
This years sale will feature 40
purebred registered Charolais
bulls (mostly polled and 10 red
factor), 17 Angus bulls and six
Charolais
Composite
bulls.
Charolais sires in use include
Pinay son Wakefield Hornblower,
Merit Round up, Ascot Eldorado,

calving ease homozygous polled

sire Hicks Remington and Thin
Red Line.
Angus sires include Millah
Murrah Equator D78 for outstanding growth and carcase traits, SAV
Thunderbird with curve bending
birth to growth ratio and
Ardrossan Equator A241.
The Charolais and Charolais
Composite bulls on offer have
been selected for moderate birth
weight and good calving ease and
are suitable for use over British
bred or Bos Indicus cows.
They will achieve weight targets
more quickly and with better feed
efficiency while meeting target
specifications.
The Angus bulls on offer have

been selected for above average

200, 400 and 600 day growth rates
to maximise returns for weaner
and feeder steer producers while
still maintaining good calving
ease.
They exhibit above average
muscling and will produce weaners with eye appeal in a saleyard
situation.
The Angus bulls are tested free
of all genetic defects.
The sale bulls have been selected from a large group of animals
with emphasis on structure and
temperament.
Performance recording plays a
big role in our selection.
All calves are weighed at birth
and we provide a full set of EBVs

including carcase data and indexes. We consider this to be very important. Recent feedback from
long term clients is showing some
extraordinary results under both
grass-fed and feedlot conditions.
This year, for the first time, we
are testing our polled Charolais
bulls to identify the homozygous
polled animals. The results will be
available before the sale.
Our bulls are prepared on silage
and a light grain ration and we aim
to present our bulls in good working condition, so you may find
bulls that are fatter and shinier but
we think it would be difficult to
find bulls better suited for the job.
All bulls are vaccinated twice
for Vibrio, Pestivirus, Three-day

sickness, 8 in 1, and Lepto. They

are tested free for Pestivirus and
semen tested; we fully guarantee
them to do the job!
The Wakefield bull sale will be
held at 1pm on Friday, August 12
at our on farm sale complex at
Wollomombi.
There will be a complimentary
lunch provided before the sale.
This year, we are offering free
delivery on bulls purchased to all
major centres from Armidale
through Inverell.
Agents for the sale are Ray
Donovan Stock & Station (Ray
Donovan 0428 918 971) and Mark
Haywood
Midcoast
Rural
Agencies (0437 286 494).

Crop research gives better

yield for beef producers
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height. It is also important to
graze before the crop becomes
too rank.
Rank growth reduces growth
rate, increases wastage caused by
grazing and, for erect varieties
where the immature head is well
above ground height, the head
will be removed by grazing or
damaged by frost, resulting in
tiller death which severely reduces forage (and grain) production.
All cereal crops (not just oats)
contain more protein, digestible
carbohydrates, minerals and
carotene if cut or grazed early
(plants 15 to 25 cm in height for
prostrate types) than if cut or
grazed at more mature stages
when they are higher in fibre,
lignin and cellulose.
In ryegrass, after a tiller has
three leaves, the oldest leaf starts
to die, so grazing or cutting later
than this will slow regrowth and
reduce quality.

AND managers fortunate

enough to plant winter fodder crops early will definitely benefit from recent rainfall,
but managing these crops correctly is very important to maximise both yields and livestock
production.
Apart from fertiliser, the other
management issue that needs to
be considered to maximise crop
production is grazing, and this
includes not commencing grazing too early, as the plants may
be pulled out.
Allow sufficient growth to ensure adequate root development,
which in the case of winter cereals like oats, roughly corresponds
to a height of 20 to 25 cm of
growth for erect varieties and 10
to 15 cm for prostrate varieties.
Ryegrass is slightly different
and grazing shouldnt start until
the plants begin to tiller and
there are at least 2 leaves per
tiller; approximately 4 cm in

Think about your primary

purpose or goals. Rotational or
strip grazing is best for production and persistence of all winter
cereals and ryegrasses. However
continuous grazing tends to give
better results for paddock fattening of livestock.
Finally and importantly, dont
graze too low, particularly with
erect varieties of winter cereals
as this will reduce the amount of
regrowth after grazing.
Many of the new oat PVR grazing varieties such as Graza 50,
Graza 80, Enterprise, Taipan and
Gwydir are quick growing, erect
types with mostly high crowns. If
grazed heavily, particularly in
combination with stress factors
such as heavy frosts, plant death
can occur. For erect varieties
dont graze below 10 cm.
The low crowned varieties
such as Nile, Blackbutt, Carbeen,
Bimbil or Cooba are much better
able to recover from hard graz-

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ing. Managed correctly these varieties will provide a good bulk of

feed throughout winter and
spring.
To maximise production of
oat crops, maintain crop height
in the range of 10 to 30 cm for
erect varieties and 5 to 20 cm for
prostrate varieties. In the case of
annual/biennial ryegrasses graze
when the average of the paddock
reaches three leaf/tiller stage

(definitely dont start grazing before tiller reaches two leaf stage)
and dont graze below 4 cm in
height.
For further information on
managing grazing crops to maximise yields or other pasture enquiries please contact Georgie
Oakes in Inverell on 0429 310 264
or Jeff Lowien in Glen Innes on
0409 855 704.

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Bald Blair commercially proven Angus performance

AM White of Bald Blair Angus Stud is

justifiably proud of his familys long
tradition in breeding Angus Cattle.
Purebred Angus cattle have been running on Bald Blair since the White family
came here in 1898, and the Bald Blair
Aberdeen Angus Stud was registered in
1908 and is the oldest Angus stud in
Australia," Sam said.
But despite this long history of stud
breeding, the emphasis at Bald Blair has
always been on the commercial aspects of
beef production and as well as the elite
stud herd we also run 600 commercial
cows.
Our commercial herd is our proving
ground for our bulls, with selected sires
being evaluated across our cows.
"Our commercial steers are targeted
towards the feedlot sector, in particular
the Japanese market, with steers usually
going to Rangers Valley Feedlot at Glen
Innes.
So the bulls we produce from our 350
stud cows are bred to appeal to commercial producers, with their quality also attracting some stud breeders every year."
Weight gain performance figures have
been used in the Bald Blair Stud since
1948 as a guide to replacement selection.

The stud uses the latest testing and

recording techniques, keeps intensive data records and is continually adopting
new management ideas, aiming for annual genetic improvement.
To this end Sam has recently returned
from a trip to the USA where he visited the
American Angus Society, and several leading Angus studs to renew relationships
and get information on the latest genetic
updates and information on new sires.
Sam explained, Our aim is to help our
clients breed more profitable cattle by
first demonstrating that our bulls are
commercially superior in our own herds,
and then supplying the genetics that will
assist the buyers to breed, in the most efficient way, cattle that appeal to the top
end of the market and command premium prices.
We look on a Bald Blair bull as a good
investment in your beef business. "But its
not the bull you buy that is the real benefit; its the cows out the back that breed
them who really matter."
Bald Blair will offer a selection of 72
two-year-old and 10 yearling bulls at its
Annual Sale at the home property east of
Guyra at 1pm on Tuesday August 6th.
At this year's sale, there are bulls by

Ayrvale Bartel E7, S A V Thunderbird 9061,

Bald Blair David G105, Bald Blair
Debonair D34, Booroomooka Genius
G120, Bald Blair Horatio H94, Sydgen
Black Pearl, Ayrvale General G18,
Connealy Comrade 1385 and Bald Blair
Right Time J94.
Full pedigree information for these
bulls is available on the website,
www.baldblairangus.com.au
This is the largest draft of bulls we
have presented and they are a very pleasing lot with a good range of traits for various purposes and lots of commercial appeal," Sam said.
We will have them all in the yards on
the Sunday before the sale so you are welcome to come and have a look at them on
July 31st between 10am and 2pm, and
there will be lunch and refreshments
available."
All the bulls offered have undergone a
reproductive physical examination and a
semen test, conducted by veterinarian Dr
Leisa Brown, and have been ultrasound
scanned and structurally scored by Roger
Evans, a Performance Beef Breeders
Association accredited technician.

2016 weed guide out

F
ARMERS now have access to the latest weed
control strategies to
boost winter crop production and profits with the release of the Department of
Primary Industries (DPI)
2016 Weed control in winter
crops publication.
DPI
Research
and
Development Officer, author Greg Brooke said the
2016 Weed control in winter
crops guide provides the
latest management techniques on weed control using herbicides.
The updated, detailed
tables outline herbicides
and application rates to use
for weed control in a variety
of winter cereals, pulses
and oilseeds, Mr Brooke
said.
Outlined in the guide
are
new
herbicides,
changes to some herbicide
registrations and uses that
growers should be aware of
to ensure they get maximum performance from
these herbicides.
Weed management is
an important part of a
farming system as weeds

have the potential to rob

crops of crucial nutrients,
moisture, space and light
and can carry diseases
which attack crops.
On average the total
cost of weeds to the
Australian grain industry is
estimated at $3.3 billion
every year.
Following the recent
rainfall received across
much of the state, farmers
will need to be vigilant and
tackle weeds as soon as
they can access their paddocks.

A wide range of early

post-emergent herbicides
are available for in-crop
weed control. Weeds should
be removed from crops as
early as possible, and no
later than six weeks after
sowing if yield losses are to
be minimised.
Mr Brooke said herbicide
resistance in weeds is a
problem that continues to
become more widespread
through NSW.
This can be managed
through good crop and pasture rotation, by rotating
herbicide groups and by
combining both chemical
and non-chemical methods
of weed control, Mr Brooke
said.
The guide is available
from DPI, Local Land
Services offices and regional agribusiness stores, and it
can be downloaded at the
Departments website for
use on computer, smart
phone and tablet devices.
The web site to download
thie
guide
is:
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/content/agriculture/broadacre/guides/weed-controlwinter-crops

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Proven versatility
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ROUGHTMASTERS are the cattle for all seasons, and cattle for all reasons. All the advertising and publicity cannot make a steer more
suited to the weather or market demands.
We breed Droughtmasters because they are easy to
reach market spesifications, and they survive!
The seasons vary however the market still demands cattle to suit them. The goal of
Droughtmasters has not changed since to foundation
days of the 1950s.
These are cattle to suit the Australian environment, meeting the market demands.
Heitiki will be offering bulls and females at several
venues in 2016. Heitiki Sale, Thursday, September 1,
will be more of an open day, with cattle penned for selection and a few select for auction.
The start time for the auction will be 11am at
Heitiki, Delungra.
2015 was outstanding for the Lloyd family, with a
Grand Champion Female at Beef 2015,
Rockhampton.
Our top price bull, Heitiki Indigo, made $37,500 at
the National Sale in Rockhampton to Lamont stud.
Top priced bull, Heitiki Ivan, sold to Coolibah Stud for
$6000.

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Abundant quality at Amos-Vale

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HIRTY-FIVE Hereford bulls

(20 horned, 15 dehorned)
will be offered for sale
when the Campion Family conduct their 32nd annual on-property Bull Sale at 1pm on Friday,
August 5 at Brooklington Pinkett
Via Glen Innes.
This years offering is truly
outstanding among the best we
have ever offered.
The draft display wonderful
quality throughout with good
colour, constitution, correctness,
weight for age with plenty of red
meat and muscle.
They are Real Beef Machines
with a great temperament and
doing ability.

Rarely do you go to a sale

where you see continual consistency of quality and correctness
through an entire draft like you
will in the offering at Amos-Vale
on sale day.
It is difficult to breed such
depth of selection in 35 bulls like
we have achieved, and we have
done it by rigorously culling of
our female herd since the studs
inception 49 years ago.
Only the top quality correct
cows with good temperament,
colour and milking ability are
maintained for breeders.
And with these cows, in combination with some of the best
suited and genetically powerful

sires we can find, we are able to

continually produce drafts of
even quality sought after nonpampered bulls that go out and
do a job and produce progeny for
a variety of market places.
We are proud and enthusiastic
of the potential of this line of
bulls we have put forward for
your competition.
We urge all interested cattlemen keen to source new sires for
the spring to place their confidence in a bull from Amos-Vale,
and they wont be disappointed.
Bred from a genetically strong
gene pool and backed by strong
figures bulls that breed on.
They will present in excellent

working condition having been

prepared on a rye grass paddock
with a light grain supplement
since mid May.
Reared under commercial
conditions, they are ready to
work straightaway.
With the seasonal conditions
much improved and market values across the board at a high
bringing much needed confidence to the cattle industry.
The wonderful Hereford
breed continues to excel in the
market place and we look forward to a keen demand for quality whiteface bulls.
Bulls are by sires from
Cootharaba,
Talbalba,

Thornleigh and Reedy Creek.

Several top sires are becoming
prominent within the sale draft.
Particularly lots 4 and 5, both
AI sons of the $27,000
Cootharaba Jensen, they are
equalled by any others we have
ever offered cosmetically, flawless structurally, faultless, they
are true top sires in any herd.
Bulls have been vet-checked
and semen-tested with weights
available on sale day.
The sale commences at 1pm
with inspection from 10am on
sale day or prior with vendors
Mark Campion 02 67334626 or
Noel Campion 02 6733 4664.

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Simple philosophy for outstanding results

F
OR newcomers to Clunie
Range Angus, our philosophy in breeding cattle is
pretty simple.
We are fourth-generation
Angus breeders, that have been
breeding commercial Angus cattle long before commencing the
stud, which this year is celebrating its 30th year.
We run our cow herd at high
stocking rates, and expect the
cattle to work for us not the other way around.
We have been semen and semen morphology testing for generations and combined with the
continuous pressure on the cow
herd to perform under tough
conditions, which has contributed to develop a great reputation for highly fertile cattle.
Clunie Range cattle enjoy a
strong reputation for being
made of tough stuff with the
strength of the cow herd and the
way they have evolved over generations being a crucial component in the ability of the bulls to
perform under any environment.

The bulls being offered are

from outstanding cows that have
the runs on the board with performance under pressure.
The strong commercial focus
that founded the stud is still a
critical component of the Guest
family operation today - a background that has involved re-

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tained ownership of steers fed for

high quality export markets has
formed part of an intrinsic understanding of the genetics used.
The steak enjoyed on sale day
will be from the same sires and
dams as the bulls being offered.
It is part of a true paddock to
plate concept.

They are young heifers out of

our own herd that are being supplied to Lennons Butchery in
Inverell.
To see the carcases hanging
on the rail and hear directly from
discerning customers is what we
all breed cattle for.
Highlights of this years sale
include:
A number of outstanding
bulls that are in the top 1% of the
breed for various traits including
growth, scrotal, EMA, IMF and
others
An even larger number of
bulls that are in the top 5% for
various traits
Performance and Type we
are happy with the length, muscle, thickness and depth in the
bulls that also have really impressive Breedplan figures.
A selection of outstanding
young 12 month old Embryo
transfer bulls offering some exciting genetics including Matauri
Reality and EF Complement
Some selected sires that will
attract some genuine stud com-

petition notably Lot 6 K330 with

figures that would be hard to
match.
The strength of our cowherd
is on display with many bulls being the 8th 9th or 10th calf from
proven breeders, that show the
longevity of Clunie Range genetics
We concentrate very heavily
on our 'Clunie Range type' with
an emphasis on phenotype, but
importantly the bulls are backed
up with outstanding Breedplan
EBVs.
Our breeding plan demonstrates how impressive the
Clunie Range bulls are compared
to the national breed average.
The highlights include being:
29 per cent above breed average for scrotal size;
13 per cent above for 600
day growth;
13 per cent above breed average for carcase weight;
16 per cent above for milk;
14 per cent above for EMA;
32 per cent above for IMF.

Reevesdale proud history

on display at annual sale

North Star last year, along

with two other bulls, and we
eagerly await their first
calves.
The
two
females
Reevesdale sold in 2015
went to Deejay Poll
Herefords at Casino.
Danielle Sharman said,
The very successful formulation of our Poll Hereford
Stud commenced with the
purchase of two beautifully
natured
heifers
from
Reevesdale. Showing them
has seen numerous broad

ribbons and interbreed

championships.
Reevesdale has three
more females for sale this
year, a great addition to
anyones herd.
Heres hoping for a great
sale," Graham said.
"And if the other national multi-vendor sales are
anything to go by, then 2016
will be a fantastic year all
round.
For enquiries phone
Graham Reeves on 0412 417
520.

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EEVESDALE has six

bulls and three females for sale at the
71st Glen Innes Hereford
sale in July.
Graham and Felicity
Reeves of Gum Flat have
been selling at Glen Innes
for 13 years with bulls going
to buyers in Queensland
and New South Wales.
Selling at Glen Innes
gives us access to a wider
market than selling on farm.
Where else can you get such
a diverse pool of breeding to
bring in the buyers,"
Graham said.
"Our reputation is everything, so were not going to
bring anything that doesnt
make the grade if were going to compete for interest.
"Every year we think
weve bred better than the
year before.
Up for grabs are the first
sons of Kidman Calculate,
Whos breeding very well
for us," Graham said.
"We sold two full brothers to J W Smith & Co at

Lot 20: Reevesdale Kanine

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Graham: 0412 417 520 / Felicity: 0412 417 920

Glen Clare, 137 Copeton Dam Road, Gum Flat 2360

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Anticipation for best Herefords

V

ALUE for money is the main attraction for many buyers at the annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale.
Top quality bulls are sourced from
Glen Innes from both the stud and commercial sectors in our industry.
Spirited bidding from several well
known studs last year saw Cara Park
Herefords achieve a top price of $30,000
for Cara Park Unique, and the top price
heifer was Reevesdale Caroline for
$2500.
Several other bulls also were sold for
stud duties.
However, Angus Vivers would like to
stress that the majority of bulls offer fantastic value for money at prices well suited to the commercial bull buyer.
The choice of genetics on offer are a
great advantage to the purchaser wishing to buy a variety of bloodlines, without having to travel to many different on
property sales.
This year, we have catalogued 100
bulls (horned and polled) and six females from 17 studs located in New
South Wales and Queensland.
The show takes place on Thursday afternoon, July 28, and the Sale on Friday
morning, July 29.
Our judge for the 71st Glen Innes
Hereford Bull Sale is the successful stud
breeder Andrew Klippel, of Sugarloaf
Creek Herefords, Corryong in Victoria.
Catalogues are available from Elders
Glen Innes or online at Herefords
Australia.
PROUD AS: Anne Starr of Foxforth Herefords
with 2015 Intermediate and Grand Champion
Bull, Foxforth Jarvis.

Restockers boost market

By TONY CORCORAN

CAN remember reading the

advice of Bob Jamieson, in this
column in May, when he recommended to stock up while the
northern weaner cattle sales were
in full swing.
Timely and very accurate.
We sold steer calves for 378.2
cents a kilogram last Monday
(June 27), returning more than
$1000, which would have made
350c/kg in early April. This was
blown away at Tenterfield, on the
same day, when calves just under
200kg sold for 417.2c/kg.
Just a quick comment on those
calves which had been affected by
poor pasture conditions.
In this market, more than at
any time since the disastrous col-

lapse in the cattle market in 1974,

cattlemen will be looking for
compensatory growth and weight
gains.
It can be a long time coming in
cattle that have been badly
drought affected, which results in
weak rumen development hindering good performance.
Our leading tractor farmers
have made huge progress in recent years on the back of exponential improvements in technology.
Now our livestock producers
are further improving their approach to feed management.
The strong lamb and sheep
prices have allowed lamb breeders to supplement pasture finishing with dry feed mixes delivered
to troughs.

Guyra graziers have led the

charge as they have easy access to
a reliable supply from the local
commercial feed mill. This practice has allowed the turning off of
well-finished lambs in the absence of fresh oat paddocks which
have been few and far between
this year in the north.
This transformation of practices has been well assisted and
led by Landcare groups such as
our local group known as Glenrac.
Our very active group led by Kylie
Falconer, who reports to a strong
board chaired by Jim Benton, has
taken control of extension work to
our livestock producers.
They have very professionally
filled the void left when the government so drastically reduced
the input of the Department of

Agriculture employees. The transformation in the season in the

eastern states, brought about by
the rains, will hurt some such as
those with waterlogged chickpeas, but generally most will benefit.
The past 12 months of strong,
stable livestock prices have been a
wonderful boost for producers
and livestock agents.
Budgets receive a lift as happened with such great effect in
the north of Australia when live
export gained momentum.
This will lead to investment in
maintenance and infrastructure
improvements.
Many well educated minds
think that it will continue for
some time.
Fingers crossed!

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Six generations of
breeding
Angus
cattle
Twenty-five years of

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Lotus Hereford sales
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HURSDAY, July 28, at 11am marks
the 25th on-property sale for Lotus
Hereford stud.
We are extremely pleased with our
offering this year," principle Tony
Holliss said.
"The bulls demonstrated great constitution in the short hard seasons, and
exhibit natural muscle and ability to lay
down fat.
At Lotus, the Holliss family have always firmly held that a registered herd
should be based on the same principles
that make a commercial herd profitable:
the economic and efficient production
of beef.
All cows in the Lotus herd have to
demonstrate their maternal abilities
each year," Tony said.
"The sires weve used have been selected on their suitability for our cow
herd, structure, Hereford phenotype

ICHARD and Prue Post are excited to

be the sixth generation behind the
Glenavon Angus Stud.
This long association with the Angus
breed started in 1888 when the White family
of Edinglassie imported Angus cattle from
Scotland.
The original stud was founded by White
Bros. at Bald Blair Guyra, this was split between the family in 1949.
Glenavon Angus was founded by
F.G.White and his sister P.M.Bell who used
females principally from this split and subsequent dispersals of Kailua and Abington
Studs.
In 1969 FG Bell started running the stud
and grew it significantly in the following
decades. The on-property annual Bull Sale
commenced in 1984, with this year being
our 32nd sale. We have always kept to and

and their kept based on their ability to

produce stock to meet the evolving demands of the beef industry and females
to carry on with."
Karoonda Northerly, Talbalba Wagon,
Glenwarrah C021, Talbalba Ando,
Talbalba Vampire are some of the
sires represented in this years sale.
This years sale draft can be viewed by
phoning the Holliss family to arrange a
suitable time.
Bulls will be penned on sale day from
9am with the sale commencing at 11am.
Scanning data will be available on sale
day.
Bulls will have been semen tested
and are presented ready to work.
Enquires Tony Holliss 02 6733 4658,
Oliver Holliss 02 6733 4620, Colin Say &
Co 02 6732 1266, Shad Bailey 0458 322
283, Mike Wilson Studstock 0418 960
036.

keep going back to the basics, being very

conscious of phenotype as well as genotype.
We use AI sires extensively each year
sourcing superior and new genetics followed
up with selected Glenavon Stud Bulls.
With Freds guidance, our breeding philosophy and objectives that remain focused
upon breeding large-framed, soft, fertile,
easy doing cattle with strong EBVs, that
calve easily and thrive under commercial
conditions.
Glenavons aim is to breed cattle for cattleman with the promise of longevity and
structural soundness which targets the EU
and Japanese B3 markets.
We have every confidence our 2016 Sale
Bulls on offer on Monday, August 1 will perform to your highest standards, providing
the best genetics and driving ongoing improvement in your commercial herd.

LOTUS HEREFORDS

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SALE

ON OFFER

Bulls ready for a working day

not just sale day
On property Old Farm Glen
Innes NSW

www.lotusherefords.com.au
Contacts

DAY
Thursday 28th
July 2016, 11am

Tony & Barbara Holliss

Oliver & Colleen Holliss

02 6733 4658

02 6733 4620

Mike Wilson Studstock, Armidale

Colin Say & Co, Glen Innes

Shad Bailey 0458 322 283

0418 960 036

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BEEF ANNUAL 2016

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Soil science in the paddock for producers

T

HE Northern Tablelands
Local Land Services (LLS)
team have delivered the final day of their popular soil
health workshops focusing on
interpreting soil test results.
Soil samples collected from
landholders at earlier Soil Health
& Production Field Days at
Graman and Dundee, were
analysed and tested by an accredited lab before the results
were
compiled
by
the
Sustainable Agriculture team for
presentation at follow up workshops.
Northern Tablelands LLS officers Georgie Oakes, Jeff Lowien,
and Glen Uebergang, helped
landholders understand the
chemical analysis of their samples, showing pH, major nutrients, the phosphorous buffer index, organic carbon, sodium,
aluminium, calcium to magnesium ratios, and electrical conductivity.
Our aim is to explain what all
those numbers mean on the soil
test results, and how they inter-

act and influence each other.

This knowledge can then assist
people make informed decisions
about individual paddock requirements, said pastures
agronomist Georgie Oakes said.
As a group we analysed and

interpreted the results and then

advised landholders on management actions they could implement to improve their soil health
and increase production from
those paddocks.
Many of the producers were

surprised by their results and

commented that they were keen
to make changes to some of their
more traditional practices in order to target the limiting factors
in individual paddocks.
Soil testing is a useful tool

that can provide a good indication of current nutrient levels in a

paddock at that point in time,
enabling producers to make
more definitive nutrient management decisions.
Its important to be mindful
that paddocks with different soil
types and history of use, including animal grazing and the pastures and crops that have been
grown and harvested in that area,
can drastically change the nutrient levels.
Northern Tablelands Local
Land Services has run a very successful series of Soil Health and
Production Field Days since
2014, with hundreds of local
farmers taking part to find out
more about the science of the
dirt out in their paddocks.
Landholders looking for advice on soil management can
contact the Northern Tablelands
Local Land Services team
Georgie Oakes on 0429 310 264,
Jeff Lowien on 0409 855 704 or
Glen Uebergang on 0429 217 066.

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