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Mensland Manjimup 2026 supreme exhibit winners Harris Thompson and Hannah Powe, of Venturon Livestock, with supreme exhibit Venturon Mellcat U213, sponsor Nicole Muir of Mensland Manjimup and judge Thomas Spencer.

CATTLEPremiumVenturon Livestock clean sweeps cattle comp at Manjimup Show

The cattle competition at the 2026 Warren District Agriculutral Show drew strong support with 32 entries across the led and unled sections. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Wagin Woolorama rural ambassador Brittany Were, judges Tim Jorgensen and Jon Sutherland, Kalagan stud owner Josh Addis, judge Paul Day, Leah Addis. Front: Harper Addis, 7, and Annabell, 5. The White Suffolk ewe from Kalagan stud nabbed the supreme champion all breeds exhibit at the 2026 Wagin Woolorama.

Ewe QueenPremiumKalagan White Suffolk ewe crowned sheep queen at Woolorama

A White Suffolk ewe from Denmark’s Kalagan Stud nabbed the supreme champion all breeds exhibit at the 2026 Wagin Woolorama to preside over all other British and Australasian sheep breeds.

Georgia Campion

Research will be carried out in operating feedlots to generate real-world evidence and data.

Meat millionsPremium$45 million MLA research project into improving feedlots

Australia’s peak meat and livestock regulator has launched a $45 million research program into fast-tracking and innovating feedlots across the country.

Georgia Campion

Bonnydale Black Simmental buls reached a top price of $21,000 at the Introvigne family's 30th Annual On-property Bull Sale at Bridgetown.

Bonnydale Bull SalePremiumBonnydale bulls top at $21,000 with loyal support

A Bridgetown-bred Black Simmental yearling bull, Bonnydale Quadrant W54, sold to the top price of $21,000 at the Introvigne family’s 30th Annual On-property Bull Sale.

Bob Garnant

With the $25,000 top-priced Angus bull, Kapari Rocket Man V56, is buyers Nathan and Keith Troy, of Gingin, with Kapari Angus stud co-principal Tony Sudlow, of Northampton.

Gingin Bull SalePremiumGingin bulls rocket to a top of $25,000 in a ‘hot’ sale

A Northampton-bred Angus bull rocketed to a top price of $25,000 at the “hot” 38th Annual Gingin Bull Sale where a quality multibreed line-up went under the hammer.

Bob Garnant

Displaying the Poll Merino ram that was awarded the Supreme Champion Exhibit sash of Wagin Woolorama, is Mianelup stud co-principal Elliot Richardson, of Gnowangerup, with the judges including Fraser House, Sam Phillips, Lockie Sutherland, and James Vandeleur.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Mianelup stud in first supreme win

The Richardson family of Gnowangerup-based Mianelup Merino and Poll Merino stud celebrated their 118th year of registered breeding by taking out their first Supreme Champion sash at this year’s Wagin Woolorama

Bob Garnant

Agora Livestock sheep values update.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: War conflict brings trade uncertainty

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is introducing heightened uncertainty into WA and national livestock markets, particularly around live sheep exports and air freight lamb programs.

DEAN HUBBARD

Sunset at Wooleen Station.

REHABILITATED STATION SALEPremiumEco-tourism mecca with roaming dingoes up for grabs

An award-winning eco-tourism Mid West station, replete with roaming dingoes, is up for sale for the first time in 20 years.

Danielle Marsland

Judge Hayden Green with Venturon’s Hannah Powe, and Charolais heifer Naughty But Nice W90 who won Supreme Exhibit of the day, beside Commonwealth Bank sponsors.

Winner Winner Cattle DinnerPremiumSupreme cattle winner ‘extremely hard to recreate’

Venturon Livestock’s 10 month-old Charolais heifer won the Supreme Exhibit sash in the led cattle competition at the 2026 Wagin Woolorama.

Danielle Marsland

At the inaugural Arkle Angus Bull Sale at Rosa Brook and with the $20,500 top-priced bull, Arkle V142, is Nutrien Livestock agent Kai McGinty, Arkle Angus stud principal Siobhan Cowan, buyers Meagan McCallum and Steve Neville of Old Bambun Grazing in Gingin, and William Solway with Nutrien Livestock agent Brett Chatley.

Arkle Angus salePremiumArkle Angus bulls bring a top of $20,500 at Rosa Brook

The Inaugural Arkle Angus Rosa Brook Bull Sale brought a crowd of return and new buyers to the Cowan family’s new venue in WA’s South West cattle country.

Bob Garnant

Angus bull prices reached a top of $52,000 at the Davis family's Coonamble Angus Bull Sale in Bremer Bay where there was a 100 per cent clearance.

Coonamble bull salePremiumCoonamble Angus rock-solid to a top of $52,000

Entering the sale arena in a motion that shook the ground, Angus bull Coonamble Rock Solid V105 commanded its $52,000 top-price bid convincingly.

Bob Garnant

Black Market Angus stud's farm hand Jaring Rypma leads out the $24,000 top-priced bull, Black Market Troopy V032, at the Torrisi family's annual sale at Boyanup.

Black Market salePremiumBlack Market sells all to a top of $24,000

Beef cattle producers paved their way further into the black at the Torrisi family’s annual Black Market Angus Bull Sale with prices reaching a top of $24,000.

Bob Garnant

Agora Livestock updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSWA lamb hits a turning point with tighter supply

WA lamb supply may hit a truning point based on a decade of Trade Lamb Indicator history showing a consistent seasonal pattern. 

DEAN HUBBARD

A goat herd.

G.O.A.T PremiumWA goatmeat production surges as Australia sets record

WA’s goat meat production has soared to new heights as a new record of more than 63,000 tonnes was produced across the country last year

Georgia Campion

RSPCA Australia has rebranded their farmed animal welfare certification program.

Welfare RebrandPremiumRSPCA rebrands 30 year-old farm animal welfare program

Australia’s peak animal care and protection organisation has introduced a new name for its independent certification program for increased consumer trust and confidence in meat products.

Georgia Campion

Cattle and Rabobank senior analyst animal protein Angus Gidley-Baird, inset.

Export BeefPremiumChina’s beef import quotas force alternative markets for Aus

China’s beef import quotas that were introduced at the turn of the year are reshaping the global trade, with Australian exports set to be diverted to “alternative” markets.

Georgia Campion

SCF livestock project officer Victoria Surridge.

COLLECTING EVIDENCEPremiumProjects set to assist producers with complex challenges

On-farm AI worm diagnostics to allow for faster decision-making on drenching and side-by-side comparisons of pasture species are projects under way to help South Coast producers keep costs at bay. 

Danielle Marsland

Country Downs Station.

ONLINE AUCTION FOR STATIONPremiumCountry Downs Station above Broome goes to online auction

A rare opportunity to own what has been called “the best value cattle country in the world” has presented itself.  

Danielle Marsland

With the stud record $28,000 top-priced bull, Venturon The Real Deal V161, are Nutrien Livestock auctioneer Austin Gerhardy, Hannah Powe, Venturon stud co-principals Harris and Andrew Thompson, of Boyup Brook, Venturon farmhand James Bentley, and Elders Albany livestock agent Paul Gorman.

Venturon Livestock salePremiumVenturon Livestock tops at stud record $28,000 for Angus

It was the “Real Deal” at the Thompson family’s Venturon Livestock Angus and Charolais Bull and Heifer Sale after reaching a stud record top of $28,000 for an Angus bull.

Bob Garnant

Gumnut Downs Versailles V5 will be offered by the Knight family at the Inaugural Black Infusion Sale on March 11 at Boynup Sales Complex.

Gumnut Downs salePremiumGumnuts Downs Angus to feature Sterling Pacific son

Gumnut Downs Versailles V5, a son of Sterling Pacific to feature at the Inaugural Black Infusion Sale on March 11 at the Boyanup Sales Complex.

Bob Garnant

With the $20,000 top-priced bull, Tullibardine Vince V76, is Nutrien Livestock agent Harry Carroll, with Tullibardine Angus stud co-principal Alastair Murray, of Albany, buyer Barry Panizza, of Albany, Grassy Gully farm manager Chandler McDonald, and Elders livestock Albany agent Paul Gorman.

Tullibardine bull salePremiumTullibardine Angus ‘in the black’ with $20,000 top price

An Albany-bred Angus bull reached a top-price of $20,000 at the Murray family’s annual Tullibardine Angus Bull Sale that resulted in a total ‘in the black’ clearance.

Bob Garnant

With the $18,000 overall sale top-priced bull, Willandra Villain V79, is Willandra Red Angus stud co-principal Peter Cowcher, of Williams, and buyer Kent Muir, of Wyndarra Red Angus stud in Perup.

Willandra bull salePremiumWilliandra Red Angus bull tops at $18,000

The Cowcher family of Willandra Simmental, Red Angus, and Angus studs hosted their 38th Annual On-Property Bull Sale in Williams that resulted in a solid lift in prices as industry confidence soars

Bob Garnant

Milne Feeds sales manager Paul Nenke at the Welshpool mill. Georgia Campion

Feed BreakthroughPremiumMilne trials new feed optimised for the rumen microbiome

Australia’s largest ruminant feedmill is looking to the future, developing a revolutionary new low-methane sheep feed — patent pending — designed to enhance sheep productivity. 

Danielle Marsland and Georgia Campion

Managing Director of Meat and Livestock Australia Michael Crowley.

Meat ExchangePremiumMLA secures grant to bolster China red meat collaboration

Australia’s red meat sector cooperation with south Asia’s powerhouse  — China — is set to be bolstered by a recent grant to support industry exchanges between the two countries

Georgia Campion