In this podcast Sam White of Bal Blair Angus and Rebel Black sit down to discuss in more detail the latest 'Boundary Rider's Report' a blog produced by Bald Blair each month.

Boundary Rider’s Report – February 2025

Upcoming SalesSeason & Market Update

• Female Sale: Proven Breeders Sale on Tuesday, 8th April 2025 (on-property & live-streamed).
• Bull Sale: Tuesday, 5th August 2025, featuring 100 bulls.

• Farm Updates

• Over 100mm of rain at Bald Blair in January, with good soil moisture and strong grass growth.
• Markets remain strong with high slaughter rates and international demand.
• Uncertainty around tariff policies and geopolitical factors.

• Lambs have been weaned and shorn.
• Heifers pregnancy tested at 85-90% success.
• Weed control in full swing, focusing on blackberries.
• Calving season underway with HART Network & Connealy Craftsman progeny.
• Upgraded Gallagher TWR-5 system for better cattle tracking.

• Lambs at Kolora gaining weight.
• Pasture preparation ongoing, with spraying and fallowing for February sowing.

Sheep & Pastures Courses & Workshops

• Stockhandling School (March 3-4, Emmaville, NSW).
• GROW Program for rural women (Feb-June, online).
• Carbon EDGE Workshop (Feb 27-28, Tamworth).

Events

• Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival – Strong turnout despite bad weather.
• Feeder Steer School – Sold out with 250 participants.
• Guyra Show – February 21-22.
• World Angus Forum (May 7-8, 2025) – Pre-tour includes a visit to Bald Blair on May 5.

Final notes

• Cattle transport guide available via MLA.
• Bald Blair featured in the World Angus Forum history.

Plenty happening at Bald Blair – save the dates for key sales and events!

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