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NW a major cropping hub
Western Downs cleans up
Industry has welcomed a $5.3 million investment to fast-track grain, cotton and pulse production in North West Queensland, calling it a “right time” intervention that could transform the region into a major cropping hub. Gulf Cotton managing director Lucas Findley said the funding for research and develop-
Western Downs beef producers have dominated the Royal Queensland Show’s (Ekka) Prime and Feeder cattle competitions, claiming all three Grand Champion titles at the Dalby Regional Saleyards. More than $30,000 in prize money was awarded, with leading performances from Daryl McNamara (Tara), Talbingo Pastoral Com-
ment would help turn years of trial and error into proven systems that could be shared across the industry. “I think it’s a fantastic initiative the Queensland Government has put forward,” he said. STORY PAGE 3
pany (Dalby) and KH & JC Knudsen (Chinchilla). Daryl McNamara secured the Grand Champion Grass or Pasture Fed Pen with Angus cattle, while Talbingo Pastoral Company took out the Grand Champion Grain or GrainAssisted Fed Pen with crossbred cattle. STORY PAGE 6
JBS Rockhampton livestock team Rick Kernke and Don Tucker with the chef from Cocobrew and producer Bill Cragg of Mourindilla, Dingo. (Supplied)
Ring to the plate In a regional first, award-winning cattle from the Rockhampton Show are making their way from the ring to the plate, thanks to a collaboration between local venue Cocobrew and JBS Rockhampton. Cocobrew purchased both the Grand Cham-
pion Exhibit - a Droughtmaster bullock raised by fifth-generation Dingo producers Bill and Maxine Cragg - and the Grand Champion Pen, purebred Brahmans raised by Tom and Suzie Peacock near Dululu. Processed at JBS Rockhampton, the premium
grass-fed beef is now featured on a limited-time menu at Cocobrew. The initiative offers the community and local farming families a rare opportunity to taste the reward of decades of agricultural dedication.
Show judge Don Tucker praised the cattle’s exceptional condition, encouraging locals to support the initiative and experience top-quality local beef. STORY PAGE 5