Genetic heritage that’s decades in the making.
Harmony lives and breathes the importance of Wagyu genetics every day.
We stake our business on the premium quality of our products because our animals are bred for the plate. We use the finest Wagyu genetics and are committed to continually enhancing the breed.
Investing in our own breeding programs
We run our own breeding programs – from F1 to fullblood – through IVF and AI. We invest in elite Wagyu bulls and provide superior genetics back down the line to our supply chain cow / calf producers.
Heavily investing in building our own fullblood and commercial Wagyu herd ensures our products are recognised for their provenance, relied on for their consistency and sought after for their taste.
Growing our own fullblood herd
Since we set about establishing our own fullblood herd in 2022, it’s grown to over 1,000 head and counting. We now have the potential to reach more than 6,000 head by 2030.
Our goal is to have one of the leading Wagyu herds in the world outside of Japan. We’re focused on using proven sires to guarantee quality carcase traits. DNA testing has found that our fullblood calves are at the very top of the Wagyu herd globally outside of Japan.
The progress we’re making demonstrates our genuine contribution to Wagyu genetics. And that’s not only good for the provenance of our meat, but the future of our industry too.
The home of our fullblood breeding program: Murrindindi Breeding Hub
At the heart of our fullblood breeding program is the Murrindindi Breeding Hub. It’s a collection of five grazing properties across the Murrindindi Shire – made up of Kalatha (Glenburn), Brilliant (Gobur), Mirrabooka (Yarck), Drum Drum Aloc (Molesworth) and Mittagundi (Molesworth).
The hub is where we breed and background our fullblood cattle, turning exceptional genetics into a steady supply of high-value Wagyu calves ready for finishing at Dimboola Feedlot. Each property plays a different role, from breeding and raising young stock to genetic testing and improvement. All of this gives us a clear pathway for scaling our herd and delivering even better-quality products.
The history of Wagyu in Australia
In 1997, the Japanese government declared the Wagyu breed a living national treasure, effectively banning the export of live Wagyu genetics indefinitely.
In the decade prior, a window of opportunity became available to secure these prized Wagyu genetics outside of Japan. However, only 221 animals were exported – all to the USA. Since then, these genetics have also made their way to Australia and today, any Australian fullblood Wagyu animal’s lineage can be traced back to those exported animals.
Harmony’s fullblood Wagyu program is building on this heritage and developing an elite breeding nucleus.