WITH two generations of Red Brangus breeders preceding them, it is no wonder young guns Kris Dingle and Donna Baker, Redline Brangus, are kicking goals in both the commercial and stud cattle realms.
Located near Eidsvold in the North Burnett, the family sprawl over three adjoining blocks – Kris and Donna live at New Haven, with Kris’s parents, Peter and Kristine Dingle, living on Mally Plain and his grandparents, Arnie and Lorna Dingle, residing at Goomaram.
Entering the industry as a fifth generation cattle producer, Kris says he and every generation before him have enjoyed an interesting and rewarding lifestyle. “We produce good quality cattle off marginal country with little environmental impact, to supply vital food to people all around the world,” Kris said.
“This gives you a great sense of satisfaction.” Kris said that, although there would always be some challenges in working together as a family, they were all on the same page in the grand scheme.
“We all share similar visions, so it is quite easy to work together to reach our goals,” Kris said. “There are opportunities that I have been given that a lot people have not, and I’m grateful to be able to work alongside my family, be involved with business decisions and work in an industry I’m passionate about.”
Being raised on a cattle property, Kris said his passion for the industry developed early.
“When I was at boarding school I was head stockman in the school cattle club, and I also took part in young judges’ competitions which saw me reach state finals and win the Beef 2003 competition,” Kris said.
“My family would donate cattle to the school for us to show and we have continued showing our Red Brangus.”
Having great success at regional shows annually, Kris said their biggest achievement to date was winning Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull at Beef 2012, which also coincided with the World Brangus Congress...
Article by Alison Francis | The Australian Brangus, Autumn 2014
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