Cattle

Stifled by unrelenting drought and compounded by the national bushfire crisis, Australian cattle producers endured an extremely difficult start to 2020. However, for many, the outlook has changed dramatically on the back of widespread and consistent rainfall since February.

Success for any cattle business is heavily dependent upon production quality and efficiencies. We believe these are gained through a robust fertility program and sustainable farm practices to ensure cost, time and land impacts are minimised proportionate to production.

The unpredictable nature of Australia's seasons means our animals require constant monitoring year-round to guarantee adequate nourishment. Without a robust supplementation program, a sudden protein drop when pasture becomes stressed can impact fertility, appetite and risk of fracture.

The national cattle herd is set to drop to its lowest level in more than two decades in 2020, following one of the most challenging years on record.

A return to favourable conditions could prompt a dramatic change of pace for those on the cusp of rebuilding once the right conditions avail.

The calving season is well on its way at our Limestone property and is an exciting time for Cultivate Agri Partnerships as we welcome this year's crop to the family.