Helen celebrated her 90th birthday on Christmas Eve. An inspiration to us all, Helen continues to challenge herself every day with new projects and by staying abreast of all things Mawarra.
Mawarra Genetics was awarded the Most Successful Exhibitor award at the 58th Herefords Australia National Show & Sale (Wodonga) A successful day in the Show ring was backed up by strong support from stud and commercial producers the following day in what was another successful sale for the Sykes family. Herefords Australia - News - Article, May 12th, 2023 - link to article James and Melinda Higgins, Curracabark Herefords, Gloucester, NSW, returned to the sale after many years break to outlay $60,000 for the second top price bull, Lot 163, Mawarra Valley S198 (AI) (PP), offered by the Sykes family, read more..
Helen Sykes started life 89 years ago in the Victorian High Country, where they breed their people the way they breed their cattle: tough...
Mawarra Ultra Star awarded the 2022 “Hereford - Champion of Asia/Africa”
Katie takes home Sugarloaf heifer as Most Potential Breeder winner - Australia National Youth Heifer Show, July 2022 Published by Herefords Australia - link to article Andrew, Serena, Layne and Mackinley Klippel, Sugarloaf Creek Herefords, Corryong, with Katie Kerby and Sugarloaf Caroway S140 Victorian teenager Katie Kerby is on her way to building a stud herd after winning the Herefords Australia Youth Most Potential Breeder Award. Katie, of Glenmaggie, received a heifer donated by Andrew and Serena Klippel, Sugarloaf Creek Herefords, Corryong, Victoria, with the award announced at the Herefords Australia National Youth Heifer Expo dinner on July read more..
The Hereford breed stamped its dominance in the market posting a thumping top price of $130,000 and a new record average of $15,794 ....
It’s been a phenomenal day for our family being awarded Most Successful Exhibitors at the Herefords Australia National Show and Sale - Wodonga....
A Victorian family of prominent Hereford breeders have been crowned the most successful exhibitors at this year's Herefords Australia National Show in Wodonga. The Sykes family of Mawarra Genetics, Longford, and Mawarra B, Koetong, won three of the four major breed awards during the 57 th annual show in north-east Victoria on Wednesday.
A Hereford bull from Mawarra Genetics in Gippsland has sold for $130,000 at the National Hereford Show and Sale in Wodonga Duration: 1hrBroadcast: Fri 13 May 2022, 12:00pm Listen here - link
Mawarra Genetics 2022 Bull & Female Sale Results: 71/91 Hereford & Poll Hereford bulls sold to $35,000 (Lot 81. Mawarra Ultimate to Devon Court Herefords & Cascade Poll Herefords ) and av. $12,352. 36/37 Angus bulls sold to $14,000 (Lot 112. Mawarra Robin Hood R377) & av. $8027 32/37 heifers sold to $9000 (Lot 167. Mawarra Shamrock 032) & av. $6250. On behalf of all of us at Mawarra Genetics we would sincerely like to thank everyone who supported our 49th Annual Sale.. Thankyou to all the buyers and underbidders who continue to support our genetics and to the first read more..
