2011 Joining
This year will see Manchee Agriculture join a record number of femals totaling over 1000 head. We are in the process of AI'ing 500 of these females to provem and new sires like:
- Yamburgan Ossie D59
- Yamburgan Ossie D807
- Broughton Park Senator Y41
- Hiwiroa Jack F41
- Belmore Jackaroo
- Neearra Governor
Welcome to Manchee Ag!
Manchee Agriculture is a beef breeding operation producing stud and commercial cattle with an strong emphasis on Paddock to Plate attributes. An on property bull sale is held annually and our MA Beef brand is sold locally.
John and Liz Manchee believe in the cattle industry and are passionate about breeding genetics, but a better carcase is our ultimate goal. Every animal and carcase has been accessed and all animals are sire and dam verified.
It is the belief that we are 'Beef' producers that gives rise to our dedication that is synonymous with Manchee Ag. Our next annual MA BEEF Bull Sale will be held on the 29th August 2012.
Bull Sale Report
The 2011 Manchee Ag Yamburgan Bull Sale broke records for both the average and the top price recieved for the Shorhtorn herd.
The overall average for the 72 bulls offered was $7228 with a top price of $28,000 for Lot 7, Yamburgan Everest (P) selling to John and Lyn Nitchke, Carlton Stud, South Australia.
There was buyer support from NSW, QLD, Victoria and SA competing for a catalogue with an increase in number of 30%.
“It was great to see 83% repeat clients again this year, we have had over 80% repeat buyers year in, year out for the last 18 years,” John said.
LOT 7 - Yamburgan Everest E102 (P) sold for $28,000 to Lyn & John Nitschke, Hahndorf, SA.
LOT 8 - Yamburgan Ossie E99 (P) Sold for $16,000 to Peter Mills, Wynyard Stud, Manilla, NSW.
LOT 9 - Yamburgan Jafar E82 (P) sold for $16,000 to the Pointing Family, Walcha, NSW.
LOT 10 - Yamburgan Jafar E120 (P) sold for $14,000 to Bill Gordon, Dalgonally Stud, Condobolin, NSW.
Recent News
Sale Topping Performance
Rob Milner, Highfield, Woodstock, NSW, sold milk and 2 tooth Shorthorn x Angus steers sired by Yamburgan bulls at the Carcoar sale on November 10th and returned $1273 per head topping the sale. The steers made $2.14 per kilo and weighed 596kg. Rob purchased his first Yamburgan sire in 2004 and has been impressed with the added weight in the cross.
"The Yamburgan Genetics have performed very well for us," said Rob Skene, Highfield Manager.
Client Success At Blackall
At the Blackall sale on the 23rd of September Ashley Adams, TendaBeef, Blackall sold Warenda Mexico and Wilgaroon Jester blood two and a half year old bullock for a sale topping $1.97 per kilo. The steers averaged 634kg returning $1250 per head.
"We were the ones to cause the Blackall sale to go off last week" Ashley said.
NSW Farmer of the Year
John and Liz were runners up in the 2011 NSW Farmer of the Year. Our belief in the beef industry and the use of innovation, research and development were an integral part of our acceptance as a finalist.
John was interviewed by John hyde from ABC New England North West radio on Thursday after the announcement of the finalists. Click on the link below to listed to the interview. The link to ABC radio will open in a new window.
New Sire - Hiwiroa Jack F41 (imp NZ)
A semen share in Hiwiroa Jack F41 was purchased after seeing him at Jim Symes and Tymothy Plumbers property in NZ.
We were impressed with Jack F41's front, well laid in shoulders, good length of neck with a very sirey head. He is one of the best Jackeroo sons we have seen. He also has a very strong top line with the muscle carrying down the hind leg well. He is the second highest bull for EMA in the breed for two year old bulls at +9.6.
Res Champ @ Beef Spec 2011
MA BEEF were the most profitable pen of steers in this years Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial. These steers returned $110 per head more than the trials average. The pen of steers were also placed Reserve Champion of the trial, were the best performing steers in the feedlot section and were the highest dressing% steers of the trial.
An alliance with Cargill Beef was developed after our continued success in the NSW Beef Spectacular Feedlot trial, which is sponsored by and based on the Cargill Beef operating system.
CARGILL BEEF ALLIANCE
The alliance was developed after our continued success in the NSW Beef Spectacular Feedlot trial, which is sponsored by and based on the Cargill Beef operating system. A newly developed producer alliance between Cargill Beef Australia and ourselves is now up and running. The alliance offers the opportunity for Yamburgan blood steers to access the maximum premium being offered by Cargill, as per their grid at the time as well as an added premium offered for cattle that exceed carcase performance requirements.
MA BEEF Bull Sale - 29th Aug 2012 - 90 Bulls