About Bald Blair Angus

Bald Blair Angus:

A Legacy of Excellence in Angus Breeding

Welcome to Bald Blair Angus, our fifth-generation family farm on the Northern Tablelands of NSW. Our family has been breeding Angus cattle since the early 1900s, with the stud officially registered with the Aberdeen Angus Society in 1908. H.F. White, grandfather to current owner Sam White, was inspired by his time as a colonel in the Australian Army, where he played a role in supporting food production during the First and Second World Wars. His dedication to agriculture shaped the values we continue to uphold today.

Our Passion for Agriculture

Our passion for agriculture is driven by a desire to contribute to feeding a growing world population while ensuring the sustainable management of our land. Our people, environment, and livestock are at the heart of every decision we make, allowing us to take a profit-driven approach that ensures the long-term success of our farm and the broader agricultural community.

Combining Science with Experience

Breeding bulls requires a balance of science and stockmanship. We are committed to breeding the best possible bulls through our carefully refined system, with continual genetic improvement at the core of what we do. We take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and being of service to the agricultural industry.

At Bald Blair Angus, we embrace new technology and science to drive continuous genetic gain, and we thrive on the challenge of improving our operations year after year. Our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible data when purchasing bulls, and we aim to have genomically enhanced EBVs on every bull with parent verification. This, combined with independent structural assessments, ensures our customers have all the information they need to make confident decisions and achieve their own genetic gains through their own continued breeding programmes.

We also run a commercial herd at Bald Blair Angus, sending all of our steers through the Rangers Valley feedlot. This serves as the proving ground for our genetics, and the data we receive from the feedlot is a testament to the success of our breeding programme.

Investing in People and Sustainability

We know that investing in our people is just as important as investing in our cattle. That’s why we provide regular, relevant training for our staff, covering areas such as low-stress stock handling, chemical certification, pregnancy testing, artificial insemination, pasture assessment, and cattle evaluation.

For more than 30 years, we’ve also been dedicated to improving our environment. Our on-property tree planting program has resulted in over 10,000 trees being planted so far, and we’re committed to adding 1,000 more trees each year. We’ve fenced off waterways to protect riparian zones to ensure the longevity of our land. Our goal is to renew perennial pastures every 20 years, but through rotational grazing systems, some of our pastures have thrived for over 50 years.

A Trusted Partner in Quality

We stand behind our product. Whether we’re breeding bulls for self-replacing Angus herds or producing steers for today’s discerning markets, we are committed to delivering quality and consistency.

Beef from our Bald Blair Angus steers is restaurant-quality, having been on feed for 270 days at Rangers Valley Feedlot. We proudly serve it at our annual bull sale, giving our clients a firsthand experience of the quality we produce.

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Our People

Sam White

Sam grew up on Bald Blair and lives in his childhood home. He is the third generation of Whites to run Bald Blair following on from Colonel HF White, his Dad, Richard White and uncle Graham White. Sam loves living and working at Bald Blair and is always fired up to deal with the next challenge of the day, be it water pumps, pasture renovation, bull fertility testing or kayaking on the lagoon with his two boys.

Sam is the owner manager of Bald Blair Pastoral Co and overseas the overall farm performance, profitability and productivity. Sam has a Bachelor of Financial Administration and Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics from the University of New England. He continually updates his skills, be it low stress stock handling, chemical user certificate or AI and ET training or using drones.

Kirsty White

Kirsty grew up on a property called “Tullimba” at Kingstown on the Northern Tablelands of NSW and moved to Bald Blair when she married Sam in 2005. Two boys later, she is very busy wrangling the school bus run, poddy calves, farm office and farm work. Kirsty has a Bachelor of Arts in Office Management from the University of Canberra and was given some great advice when she married Sam...”Do every farm course you can!” She has since done courses in preg testing, low stress stockhandling, feeder steer school, prograze, natural horsemanship, working dog training, social media and movie making to name a few. Kirsty is the “Jill of all trades” and is on call to get what ever needs doing done!

Tom Cleaver

We welcomed Tom, Alice, Mackenna and Fletcher to the Bald Blair Angus team in November 2020. Tom grew up in the Taree area and attended the University of New England. He has worked on properties East of Armidale and Guyra, before settling at Bald Blair. Nothing matches Tom’s enthusiasm! He has a great team of dogs and is a tremendous asset to our team. Tom and Alice are actively involved in the Guyra Rugby League, Pre-school and community.

Abbott White

Abbott finished Year 12 at The Armidale School in 2024 and is making the most of his gap year by working, studying, and riding his bike. He splits his time between Bald Blair Angus and Armidale Bicycle Centre, working three days a week at each, while also studying part-time at the University of Newcastle. In 2026, he plans to begin full-time studies in Mechanical Engineering.

A dedicated cyclist, Abbott can often be spotted training on Guyra Road, Brockley Road, or Aberfoyle Road in the afternoons as he prepares to compete in races this year. His passion for cycling, combined with his mechanical expertise, makes him a familiar face in the local riding community.

Sam Savage

Sam is spending his gap year in 2025 working at Bald Blair, furthering his knowledge and experience in farm operations. A graduate of Ipswich Grammar School and a 2024 school prefect, Sam holds First Aid and CPR certification.

A dedicated and adaptable worker, Sam is committed to high standards and continuous improvement in farm operations. In 2026, he plans to study medicine at the University of New England. He is a very keen hockey player, having represented QLD in previous years. He also looks forward to working with his old dog, Lucy, throughout the year at Bald Blair.