Wagyu Holstein beef a solid but challenging business

Shan Goodwin
May 9 2017 - 2:00pm
F1 Wagyu Holstein product from Sher Wagyu with a marble score of nine.
F1 Wagyu Holstein product from Sher Wagyu with a marble score of nine.

GROWING demand for chilled Wagyu Holstein product in high-end overseas markets may be underpinning solid contract prices for the F1 calves here in Australia but it’s a challenging business that certainly requires a long term perspective.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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