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What's the beef? Australian producers have vowed to fight any US agricultural tariffs. (Lisa Martin/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsAustralia's beef producers vow to fight US tariffs

Australia's beef industry is promising to fight for hard won market access in the face of potential US tariffs on agricultural products.

Tess Ikonomou

WAFarmers livestock council president Geoff Pearson.

FEEDLOT BOOM PremiumRecord turn-off for feedlots ‘hitting their bootstraps’

Australian feedlots are turning off record numbers as China cements itself as the nation’s biggest market for grain-fed beef

Cally Dupe and Bob Garnant

Agora LIvestock values.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA sheep prices remain unchanged

WA sheep prices remain unchanged but booking space remains difficult to find locally. 

Bob Garnant

With the $20,000 top priced bull, Bonnydale Top Gun V211, is Elders livestock agent Pearce Watling, Zoetis agent Jarvis Polglaze, Bonnydale stud manager Rob Introvigne, and cattle manager Connor DeCampo.

Bonnydale bull salePremiumBonnydale Black Simmental tops at $20,000

A Bonnydale Black Simmental yearling bull sold for the top price of $20,000 at the Introvigne family’s 29th On-Property Annual Bull Sale that offered “superior sires” from the largest Black Simmental stud.

Bob Garnant

Displaying the Supreme Exhibit of the Wagin Woolorama Merino section and the Honda motorcyle prize is Elders stud stock manager Nathan King, Elders livetock agent Jeff Brown, judges James Scanlon, Tony Brooks, and Steven Bolt, Eastville Park stud co-principals Grantly Mullan, Lee-Ann and Rob Mullan, and Narrogin ram preparer Ashley Lock.

Wagin Woolorama PremiumWagin Woolorama: Eastville Park wins first Supreme at Wagin

Wagin Woolorama has added another first-time Supreme exhibit winner to its 52-year history, with the Mullan family of Eastville Park stud in Wickepin taking out the top award with a Merino ram.

Bob Garnant

With the $19,000 top-priced Angus bull, Monterey Useful U940 (lot 4), is Virbac agent Kylie Ward, buyers Robert and Sharron Griffiths of Marawa Farms in Cranbrook, Monterey Angus stud co-principal Gary Buller, of Karridale, and Nutrien Livestock agent Thomas Spencer.

Monterey bull salePremiumMonterey top at $19,000 for blacks and $18,000 for greys

A Karridale-bred Angus bull sold to the sale top-price of $19,000 at the Buller family’s Monterey Murray Greys and Angus 33rd Annual Production Sale.

Bob Garnant

Pastoralists and Graziers Association president Tony Seabrook delivers the opening address at PGA’s annual meeting in October.

AgriculturePremiumPastoralists and Graziers Association ‘back in business’

PGA president Tony Seabrook confirmed that a meeting of creditors today had backed a deed of company arrangement endorsed by administrators from RSM.

Sean Smith

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 03: U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (L) takes a question from a reporter in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, one of the largest manufacturers of semiconductor chips, plans to invest $100 billion in new manufacturing facilities in the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

TRUMP TARIFFSCommentsPremiumAussie cattle farmers brace for fallout of Trump ag tariffs

US President Donald Trump says tariffs on agricultural imports will take effect on April 2, stoking fears for Australia’s biggest beef export market and putting the beef and sheep farmers on tenterhooks. 

Cally Dupe

The grant will be administered by Integrity Systems Company on behalf of the Australian Government and will be available to existing NLIS database integrators.

BIG BOOSTPremiumNational Livestock Traceability System bolstered by $3.9m

The Federal Government has tipped $3.9 million into grants to boost the National Livestock Traceability System. 

Staff Reporter

Willyung-based Ballawinna Angus stud partners Doug Johnston and Mick Pratt, who secured the $47,000 top-priced bull, Cherylton Rolls Royce U713, with Black Market stud principal Paul Torrisi, of Boyanup, Cherylton farm manager Graeme Fazey, of Donnybrook, and Nutrien Livestock agent Chris Waddingham.

Black Market Angus salePremiumBlack Market sale tops at $47,000

The Torrisi family’s Black Market Angus Bull Sale resulted in a record sale price of $47,000 with stud interest securing the first Millah Murrah Rolls Royce R275 son to be offered in WA.

Bob Garnant

With the $72,000 top-priced bull, Coonamble Show Time U54, is Coonamble stud co-principal Craig Davis, of Bremer Bay, buyer Luke Bairstow, of Arizona Farms in Lake Grace, and Nutrien Livestock Great Southern manager Bob Pumphrey.

Coonamble Angus salePremiumCoonamble Angus Show Time bull tops at $72,000

A Bremer Bay-bred Angus bull sold to a top of $72,000 at the Davis family’s Coonamble Angus Bull Sale that resulted in a total clearance with buyers bullish on the quality at hand.

Bob Garnant

Australian Meat Industry Council chief executive Tim Ryan.

MEATY LEADERSHIPPremiumTim Ryan riled up for new role as AMIC boss

Tim Ryan has pledged to work closely with members and stakeholders in his new role as Australian Meat Industry Council’s top boss.

Cally Dupe

The WA sheep and lamb market remains congested.

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA sheep and lamb throughput congested

The WA sheep and lamb market remains congested, with booking space at processors locked up for at least the next four weeks for lambs. 

Bob Garnant

Blackrock Angus stud co-principal Ken MacLeay, of Vasse.

Docility for profitPremiumDocile bulls recognised as cattle herd improvers

Improvement in temperament is widely recognised for enhancing cattle herd efficiency and profitability and this docility trait was deemed the most important bull selection criteria.

Bob Garnant

Elders Katanning livestock agent Russell McKay with Carenda Angus stud co-principal Matt Kitchen, David Thorton, Wendy and Debbie Simmons, top-price bull buyer Keith Simmons, of Jelcobine, Nutrien Livestock Katanning agent Wayne Fuchsbichler, and Virbac agent Tony Murdoch.

Carenda Angus salePremiumCarenda Angus sells to a top of $12,000

Katanning-bred Angus bulls sold to a top price of $12,000 at the Kitchen family’s 7th Annual On-property Carenda Angus Bull Sale that resulted in a new buyer taking home the sale-topper.

Bob Garnant

Incoming WA Livestock Research Council executive officer Amy Coombe.

WALRC PremiumWA Livestock Research Council welcomes Any Coombe

Incoming WA Livestock Research Council executive officer Amy Coombe hopes to steer the consultation group through the next phase of its research and development investment cycle.

Bob Garnant

With the $17,000 top-priced Simmental bull, Wilandra Unmatched U069, are Willandra stud principals Charles and Peter Cowcher, of Williams, Bullock Hills stud co-principal Brad Patterson, of Katanning, buyer Eddy Haegel, of Paradise Valley Simmental stud in Thomson Brook, Zoetis agent Jarvis Polglaze, Elders Bunbury livestock agent Alex Roberts, Nutrien Livestock Williams agent Ben Kealy, and Virbac agent Kylie Ward.

Willandra bull salePremiumWillandra Simmental sire tops at $17,000 to Paradise Valley

A Williams-bred Simmental bull reached the top price of $17,000 at the Cowcher family’s Willandra Simmental, Red Angus and Angus Bull Sale, with buyers placing emphasis on their crossbreeding programs.

Bob Garnant

Australian Beef Sustainability Framework Steering Group chair Patrick Hutchinson.

New rolePremiumPatrick Hutchinson’s huge new role

Patrick Hutchinson has been appointed the new chair of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework, nearly four months after stepping down from his prior industry leadership role. 

Cally Dupe

Mungatta Xantos U66 lot 80, pictured, by M Uranium is one of 10 bulls to be offered at the Gingin Bull Sale by the Stickland family, of Mungatta Murray Grey stud.

Mungatta bull line upPremiumMungatta Murray Grey stud to offer 10 bulls at Gingin

Wongan Hills-based Mungatta Murray Grey stud, run by John and Leon Stickland, will offer 10 bulls at the Gingin Multibreed Bull Sale on March 6.

Bob Garnant

At last year's sale with the $25,000 top-priced Black Tara bull, Black Tara Thunderstruck T44, were Dexter Kanny, 15, with parents Alanna and Jason Kanny, who bought the bull, pictured with Black Tara Angus stud co-principal Brad Kupsch, of Allanooka, with Elders Gingin manager Geoff Shipp, and Nutrien Livestock Geraldton agent Richard Keach, and Black Tara stud co-principal Peter Kupsch, of Allanooka.

Gingin Bull SalePremiumGingin Bull Sale to offer 86 bulls, including four breeds

The 37th Annual Gingin Bull Sale, set for Thursday March 6, promises to be packed with quality, with 86 bulls from four breeds in the line-up from some of the State’s best northern studs.

Bob Garnant

Tony, Maddy, Liz, Kay and Ian Sudlow, of Kapari Angus in Northampton.

Kapari sale bullsPremiumKapari Angus offers standout sire line at Gingin

In its golden anniversary, Northampton-based Kapari Angus will offer 32 bulls at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 6, including four new standout sire lines.

Bob Garnant

Cookalabi Angus stud will offer 12 Angus bulls at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 6.

Cookalabi Angus PremiumCookalabi Angus to offer 12 well-bred bulls at Gingin

Coomberdale-based Cookalabi Angus Stud will offer 12 well-bred bulls at the 37th annual Gingin multibreed bull sale on March 6.

Bob Garnant

Black Tara Upload U57, pictured, sired by Schiefelbein Showman 338, is one of 18 Angus bulls to be offered by the Kupsch family at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 6.

Tara’s sale bullsPremiumTara Angus and Limousin bulls set for Gingin sale

The Kupsch family of Allanooka in the WA’s Midwest will once again present a quality line-up of 18 Angus and nine Limousin bulls at the 2025 Gingin bull sale. 

Bob Garnant

Pollies tour Sheep Loading Facilities in North Fremantle today: Pictured is a truck arriving at the centre. Michael Wilson, The West Australian.

LIVE EXPORTPremiumLive sheep exports dip, industry not concerned

Australia’s live sheep exports hit a record low last calendar year, with Jordan inching out Kuwait to become the nation’s biggest live sheep customer. 

Cally Dupe