From steers to cows and calves, Alvie producer flexes with market

Andrew Miller
Updated June 17 2021 - 4:14pm, first published June 4 2021 - 11:38am
DAIRY TO BEEF: Frank Eldridge, Alvie, has transitioned from dairy to beef production. He picked up 18 heifers, at Colac, for $1360 a head.
DAIRY TO BEEF: Frank Eldridge, Alvie, has transitioned from dairy to beef production. He picked up 18 heifers, at Colac, for $1360 a head.

The red-hot steer market has prompted one Alvie grass fattener and cattle trader to switch to raising cows calves and pregnancy tested heifers, as he aims to stay one step ahead.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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