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Feedlots chase heavy store cattle at Yea
Store cattle sales are still facing higher yarding numbers than usual due to farmers offloading stock, as pens at Yea headed to Queensland.
‘A low act’: Three major thefts, 1700 sheep missing
A Lexton farmer is $175,000 out of pocket after three major sheep thefts in two years. Detectives have called it a targeted act as they appeal for information.
‘We just love a baldy cow’
Howlong producer Andy Watson noticed a stark difference in the weight gain in his Angus and black baldy herd. Now, he’s pushing for value-based marketing.
Mutton, Merino lamb prices on the rise
Meat and Livestock Australia’s mutton indicator had a 107c/kg change this week, while Merino lambs rose 104c/kg. “What’s on offer now is genuine breeding.”
Farmers ‘trim the fat’ as female slaughter peaks
Female slaughter rates are nearing a new record as the southern states, particularly South Australia and Victoria, have had “much higher” female slaughter rates.
What the Aussie dollar means for agricultural exports
The Aussie dollar has had a wild April, surging then crashing against the American greenback. We take a look at what it means for agricultural exports.
China approves more abattoirs, and apples for export
Sheep and apple producers are rejoicing as China approves 17 more abattoirs and apples grown on the mainland for export.
Wool volumes expected to drop further after Easter break
The wool industry is “yet to see the full impact” of flock decreases due to dry conditions and ongoing low prices, brokers say.
RWS wool fetches 100c/kg premium
RWS-certified wool is reaching premiums of up to 100-150c/kg but Australia’s wool pool is struggling to meet growing Western European demand.
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