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The Taylor siblings have added national titles to their impressive list of achievements in the show cattle ring. Mitch, currently in Year 12, and Emily, Class of 2022, both claimed national young judging titles at the recent Melbourne Royal Show, making history as the first siblings to do so. This marks a significant achievement not only for the Taylors but also for the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Agricultural Shows Australia, as it's the first time siblings have won national titles in both the National Grain Junior Judge and National Beef Junior Judge competitions.
Hailing from Quipolly, nestled between Quirindi and Werris Creek, the Taylor siblings have become well-known in the North West show circuit. They have a long history of success on the cattle scene and most recently their journey to the nationals began after they won their respective titles at the Sydney Royal Show earlier this year. Both have deep ties to Calrossy Anglican School, where they started their cattle showing journey as members of the cattle team and participants in the school stud, Kamilaroi Shorthorns .
Emily, who is currently studying Rural Science at the University of New England, took the top honor in the National Grains Young Judge competition. This year’s event marked the first-ever national-level contest for grain judging, making her win all the more significant.
Reflecting on her experience, Emily shared, “I basically fell into grain judging at the Sydney Royal Show, and I thought, ‘I may as well take the opportunity.’ Winning at this level, especially for the first time, is incredibly special.” The competition required her to assess three different classes of grain, demonstrate her technical skills, and present her findings with confidence. She hopes this achievement will open new doors in the agricultural industry.
Mitch, meanwhile, earned the National Beef Junior Judge title. Having already won the Group Three Ag Shows NSW beef judging competition and the State finals at the Sydney Royal, his win in Melbourne adds another feather to his cap. This victory follows his Grand Champion Junior Judge title at the Herefords Australia Youth Expo, where he achieved top honors for two consecutive years. Mitch plans to pursue a career as a Stock and Station agent in the Tamworth area, where he can apply his skills and passion for livestock.
Both siblings are also successful cattle breeders. Emily runs Eclipse Poll Herefords, and Mitch manages MT Livestock, a Poll Hereford and Shorthorn stud. At the Melbourne Royal Show, they demonstrated their skills not only as judges but as breeders. Emily received Reserve Champion Heifer with a Poll Hereford, while another of her heifers took first place in its class. She also placed third with a bull in its division. Mitch showcased a bull that earned fourth in its division.
Kim Taylor, their mother, expressed her pride and joy in seeing her children succeed on the national stage. “Both thoroughly enjoyed their Agriculture experience at Calrossy,” she shared, emphasising the role their education played in building a strong foundation for their accomplishments. Calrossy is equally proud, celebrating the success of these outstanding young alumni who embody the spirit of the School’s Agricultural program.
The National Young Judging Competition brought together top agricultural talent from across the country, with competitors reaching the Melbourne stage after rigorous state and regional finals. Emily echoed her mother’s sentiment, crediting Calrossy’s agricultural course for providing essential skills and knowledge.
The Taylor siblings’ achievements serve as an inspiring reminder of the doors that a Calrossy education can open for young people passionate about agriculture.
Their story also highlights the diverse opportunities Calrossy students can explore in the agricultural sector, from hands-on experiences with cattle to participating in national-level competitions.
With their national titles, the Taylors have set a high standard in young judging, and they look forward to what lies ahead as they continue to pursue their agricultural passions.
