Marbling the focus for King Island Angus production

Ruth Schwager
July 21 2021 - 8:00am
EXCEPTIONAL GENETICS: King Island-based Angus breeder Robert Skipworth sources genetics from New England stud Ben Nevis at Walcha.
EXCEPTIONAL GENETICS: King Island-based Angus breeder Robert Skipworth sources genetics from New England stud Ben Nevis at Walcha.

WITH only and small property and herd, quality is key for King Island beef producers Robert and Vanessa Skipworth, who are increasing profitability by improving their carcase quality and meeting market specifications for high cents per kilogram premiums.

Ruth Schwager

Ruth Schwager

Journalist

Ruth Schwager is a journalist with the national agricultural features team.

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