The crowning of the winners of Beef 2024's Commercial Cattle Championship awards took place in Rockhampton on Monday night, MCed by Geoff Maynard.
Cattle producers from across Queensland and NSW as well as industry representatives attended the formal dinner at The Long Paddock marquee, with the event recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the commercial cattle realm.
The excellence was acknowledged by Nutrien Ag Solutions' general manager Kelly Freeman, who said the night was about celebrating the resilience and ingenuity of Australia's cattle industry.
"Last year highlighted what's great about the cattle industry - with everything thrown at it, it focused on delivery," he said. "You are the envy of beef markets around the world."
Among the major winners of the evening were the Quinn family of Essex Grazing, the Mylrea family of Needmor Cattle Company, and the Conaghan family of Barmount Feedlot.
At the conclusion of the commercial cattle awards, a charity auction raised $26,300 for Dolly's Dream, RACQ Capricorn Rescue and the Leukaemia Foundation.
Ben Harden
Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Sally Gall
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
