Shorthorn breeder’s legacy recognised

In 2023, he was elected as president of the Federal Council of the Beef Shorthorn Society, and at the recent Shorthorn Show and Sale he was inducted into the hall of fame.

“If you get inducted into a hall of fame, it’s a pretty special achievement,” Mr Falls said.

“You get recognised when you don’t expect to be.”

The hall of fame was started last year as a way to show appreciation for farmers who have dedicated themselves to the breed for the betterment of everyone in the industry.

The Falls family started breeding Shorthorn cattle in 1953.

It is now run by the third generation of family farmers, with the fourth already keen to give it a go.

“We’ve been passionate about shorthorns for many years now,” Mr Falls said.

“My five grandchildren are all showing interest, so we’ll start them leading heifers in the future.”

Mr Fall’s award was not the only big win for the Falls family at this year’s sale.

They also purchased the top price heifer for $16,000. FW Nandi came out of Ronelle Park Shorthorns in Lyndhurst, NSW.

The family also purchased a Ronelle Park bull in 2023, which was the record priced Shorthorn bull that year.

Slurpie S29 was purchased for $106,000, and is now likely to breed with FW Nandi.

Mr Falls recently donated semen from Slurpie S29 to both the Finley and Yanco high schools, which has been recognised as doing a great service to the community and fostering young agricultural students in their passion.

He said it was about ensuring the beef industry would continue to be a staple in Australian culture.

“The beef industry will be in great shape for a lot of years.

“It doesn’t matter what breed, Australian beef continues to deliver to a higher quality than can’t be found elsewhere overseas.”