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COMMODITY UPDATE 📈 JANUARY As discussed in our last newsletter, regions were looking at varying results to the 2023/24 harvest. The Victorian and South Australian Mallee crops showed signs of below average yields and largely escaped rains when desperately required during the flowering period, plus the added blow from frost that would arrive in mid July – August producing some downgraded grain as a result, while central Victoria and the Wimmera received Autumn rains at an untimely and late period that ultimately affected harvest yields. 🌾 Quality was not greatly affected, but an average reduction in test weights and lower protein saw a larger than expected portion of the crop drop into an ASW1 feed category. Harvest has been prolonged with these regions as they carry on harvesting into the new year. 🌾 Central Victorian crops along with Southern Riverina regions were achieving high protein levels with good yields until harvest rains affected the falling numbers with Wheat in certain areas slightly shot. Read full article here: https://buff.ly/3PombPx #reidstockfeeds #trustedperformance #stockfeed #grain #growers

Join Our Leadership Team as Head of Nutrition and Technical Services! 🐄🌱 ✅ Do you have a passion for animal nutrition and technical innovation? ✅ Ready to make an impact in the future of livestock feed as part of a reputable family business? ✅ If you’re an expert in animal nutrition, particularly in ruminant nutrition, with a keen eye for balancing animal performance with economic efficiency, we want YOU! 🫵

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Livestock nutrition is a critical component of Australian agriculture, where optimising feed formulations directly impacts productivity and sustainability. Starch, a polysaccharide carbohydrate primarily sourced from grains such as wheat, corn, and barley, serves as a key energy source in livestock feed. Scientific evidence supports the inclusion of starch in balanced rations for improving animal performance, enhancing feed efficiency, and promoting environmental sustainability. 🌱 🐄 Read more here: https://buff.ly/49ZsiDu #animalnutrition #dairycows #sustainablefarming #animalwelfare

Getting started with a sheep feedlot? Follow these steps for a productive operation: 🌟 Look for dry, well-shaded locations near feed and water sources. 🐑 Allow at least 5 m² per lamb, or more if possible, for reduced stress. 💦 Keep troughs clean and elevated to ensure healthy lambs. 🔧 Continuous feed availability leads to faster growth and happier livestock. For tailored advice and top-tier feed solutions, visit Reid Stockfeeds today. Learn more from Part 1 of ‘Setting Up a Sheep Feedlot’ 🔗 https://buff.ly/3BYf652 #ReidStockfeeds #FeedlotEfficiency #HealthyLambs

📸✨ A Year in Pictures at Reid Stockfeeds! ✨📸 As we reflect on 2024, the big take-away from this list is that many of them feature people rather than animals. Somewhat strange given that our ultimate customers are livestock/pets but then people are what makes a team tick and the customer doesn't get served (literally) without the people to make it happen. From succulent wagyu steaks to rockstar, clown mullets, here are the Top 10 Images of 2024 that truly captured the spirit of feeding at Reids. 🐄🐑🐓🐖🐐🦙🤠 🎉 One of our goals in 2025 is to bring the story of stockfeed and its important role in the food supply chain to life with more insight to behind the scenes, examine where our raw materials are sourced and ultimately the role our finished feed has in producing healthier, more productive animals. We also want to hear directly from the frontline about how our farmers are feeding to help their animals thrive. 📢 Got a standout photo from 2024 that you think should’ve made the cut? Drop it in the comments below or tag us—we’d love to see it! Here’s to a ripping 2025. 🥂 Let’s make it a good one! #FarmLife2024 #ReidFeedsTop10 #AustralianFarming #AnimalCare #trustedperformance #FarmPride #ReidFeedsFamily

Two measly day's on the road and I return home to this?! It's going to be a nervous wait to April 01 for some. Merry Christmas to all the good boys and girls (not the naughty ones).

Another beautiful Victorian morning, another on-farm feed delivery ☀️ Helping local farmers start their day right with quality nutrition for their sheep 🐑 #ReidStockfeeds #OnFarmDelivery #SupportingFarmers

Farm Support at Christmas: Grants, Loans, and Relief Options for Farmers 🧑🏼🌾🎅🏼💸 At Reid Stockfeeds, we understand that being a farmer is demanding at the best of times. But as Christmas approaches, the financial pressures can feel even heavier. Between managing day-to-day farm operations, caring for and feeding livestock, and juggling the additional costs of the festive season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The challenges can seem insurmountable when natural disasters like droughts, floods, or market disruptions are added to the mix. But there is hope. Financial solutions exist to help ease the burden, and we want to ensure you have the information you need to access them. Check out the following link from our friends at RFCS Victoria West and Finwell Support. 👉 https://buff.ly/3DaqStr They offer free assistance to help you with: ✅ Government grants ✅ Farm household Allowance ✅ Rural Investment Corporation loans Let's keep our farmers strong! #farmsupport #RFCS #helpforfarmers #wellbeing #regionalvictoria

Checkout our latest news article ”Setting up a sheep feedlot”. The first part of a two part step-by-step guide covering all the essential aspects to setting up an effective sheep feedlot.🐑 ✅ Site selection ✅ Size determination ✅ Water provision ✅ Feeding equipment ✅ What to feed Read more: https://buff.ly/49G02pm #sheepfarmers #animalwelfare **Before commencing sheep feedlot development, it is essential to consult with the local consent authority, typically the local council, regarding any legal requirements or restrictions related to lamb feedlots in the proposed area.**

Sensational few days visiting customers. Without doubt my greatest privilege is learning from our customers where the feed meets the animal, discovering their pain points, workshopping solutions and generally understanding how we can better serve their needs. Merry Christmas to all our customers and thanks for your partnership - we appreciate it! Looking forward to the New Year challenges ahead. - Nick Reid.