Heavy steers crack $6/kg at Ballarat
Heavy steers climbed 20c to 30c on a day with plenty of heavy hitters on hand in Ballarat. Full details here.
Store Cattle Sales
What’s it like to be a stock agent for 50 years?
BUSH LEGENDS: Stephen Street’s half-century agency career has been “bloody interesting”. See what he considers the highs and the lows of his time working the yards.
EYCI to bounce around after floods affect sales
The EYCI has dipped after sales in Toowoomba and Casino were cancelled, but restocker demand means producers shouldn’t worry.
Store sales: Buyers chase young cattle
Young cattle sold to 700/ckg at store sales last week. See all the prices from Yea and Colac – and the farmers who sold them.
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Go north for stronger demand
Young steers and heifers still sought after by restockers, especially in the north, but demand eases for heavier animals.
Northern influence buoys prices at Mortlake
Northern buyers picked up a clear majority of the latest, 3500-head cattle yarding at Mortlake, according to agents, as prices continue to soar for weaner calves beyond the feature sales.
Downside to record-breaking cattle price surge
Cattle prices continue to smash records, with the crucial Eastern Young Cattle Indicator surging yet again — but the long-term impact could be detrimental for Australia’s livestock industry. This is why.
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