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8 SPECIAL PUBLICATION Thursday May 23, 2024 .
2024 ELDERS FARMFEST GUIDE

Bull battle a major drawcard

QUEENSLAND'S biggest Junior Handlers and Young petition, this will then be
rural sales marketing pro- Judges. Event organiser Neil followed by the highly an-
motion, Elders FarmFest, Goetsch, from Goetsch and ticipated judging of the Su-
presents the Clipex Livestock Sons, said the competition preme Exhibit.
Area featuring a spectrum will be tight with exhibi- The Clipex Livestock Area
of cattle breeds, livestock tors coming in off a very will showcase to visitors a
competitions and the Live- good season. number of exhibitors in-
stock Marketplace featuring "We'll hopefully have a cluding top livestock breeds
a range of new and exciting good line-up of steers and during the field days offer-
exhibitors. heifers and we get a very ing daily demonstrations,
The Livestock Area action strong entry from schools so schools offering an agricul-
will incorporate exciting are- we'll be looking forward to tural curriculum and live-
na activities including: that too," he said. "Farmfest stock associated products
Led Steer and Heifer is always a good indicator of and service exhibitors. The
Competitions - Judging in how many steers there are on Livestock Marketplace will
Open Led Steer and Heif- the circuit working towards The Clipex Livestock Area features the Battle of the Bulls and Fantastic Females also feature exciting exhib-
er classes commences on the Brisbane show." livestock competitions, along with a Livestock Marketplace. Picture supplied itors - along with the Rural
Tuesday, June 4, from 9am Mr Goetsch said, although Aid Precinct offering general
to 12.30pm. entries haven't closed, he is looning to $8000. School Prize." Supreme Bull chosen from health and well-being servic-
Tuesday is European expecting up to 120 head at "Along with the Supreme Wednesday, June 5, is the the exhibits. es. Call into the area office for
Promotion Day showcasing the 2024 competition. Exhibit we will also be an- start of Battle of the Bulls Thursday, June 6, is the a program.
the European breeds from Stud competition organis- nouncing winners for the Stud Cattle judging at 11am start of Fantastic Females ■ Event organisers thank
noon, followed by the Young er John McCarthy has similar Distance Travelled Prize with bulls judged in junior Stud Cattle judging at 11am, John McCarthy, Neil
Leaders in Agriculture hopes with the prize pool at winner, Most Successful Ex- and senior British, Euro- with the winner announced Goetsch and supporters -
Competitions featuring the this year's competition bal- hibitor and Best Competing pean and Tropical with a at conclusion of the com- Elders and Clipex.

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