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2020/2021 Southern Weaner Selling Season Preview

2020 has thrown a few curve balls at people, however what is sure to be a certainty is that producers in South Australia and Victoria will have weaners to sell, and with drought breaking rain New South Wales producers will be looking to buy. Leading up to the peak southern weaner selling season the AuctionsPlus Market Insights (AMI) have reviewed market and sale data to offer insights for buyers and sellers. The AMI team has reviewed data of steers and unjoined heifers from South Australia and Victoria, 12 months and under, offered during the traditional selling season of November through to February.

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August Market Wrap

Cattle - By Emma Fessey What a winter! It is hard to believe that the cold months are now behind us as we gear up for a huge sprin...
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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Springing into Spring- Upcoming Store lamb Preview

With spring already knocking on our doorstep, widespread above average seasonal conditions have pre-empted a bumper lamb crop for ...
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Older cows providing opportunities for producers

The highly anticipated herd rebuild has been delayed until the end of 2020, according to Meat & Livestock Australia, as the nu...
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August Market Wrap
What a winter! It is hard to believe that the cold months are now behind us as we gear up for a huge spring! The month of August saw 54,984 head of cattle listed online, a decrease of 16,700 head from July.
Springing into Spring- Upcoming Store lamb Preview
With spring already knocking on our doorstep, widespread above average seasonal conditions have pre-empted a bumper lamb crop for 2020. This is an exciting step in addressing the critical herd rebuilding stage currently faced across the nation.
Older cows providing opportunities for producers
The highly anticipated herd rebuild has been delayed until the end of 2020, according to Meat & Livestock Australia, as the number of females being slaughtered remains high.
To scan or not to scan? That is the question...
As discussed in several recent articles, a severe deficit of breeding ewes across Australia was always going to put extreme pressure on the store sheep market once there was widespread rain. This is exactly what happened in the first months of 2020, and when key regions had drought breaking rainfall, a scramble to restock paddocks against a 116-year flock low began.
July Market Wrap
Cattle listings were firm for the month of July with 71,583 head listed, only a 706 head decrease from June. Continued rainfall across areas of the eastern seaboard is a contributing factor to the smaller numbers on offer.
FY20 A Tale of Two Seasons
The 2019-2020 financial year has taken the cattle and sheep market on a rollercoaster ride from extreme lows to exciting highs. Last year, no one could have imagined where the market would be in just 12 months. Rain seemed a distant dream as the drought tightened its grip over much of the eastern seaboard, contributing to a catastrophic fire season.
Putting the Store Market into Context
To say that the store market is “in a good space” would be an understatement. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on almost every corner of the globe.
A picture of unusual ag industry circumstances
We’re only five months into the calendar year but “unprecedented” is already the odds-on favourite for 2020’s most overused word.
PTIC & Station Mated. What is driving demand?
With livestock prices at record levels, producers are seeking to unveil the driving forces impacting buyer decisions.

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