Weekly Cattle Comments - Week ending Friday 26th April

AuctionsPlus listings fell by 27% to 15,568 head. The AuctionsPlus Young Cattle Indicator rose 3 points to 322, while benchmark steers 280-330kg were firm at $1,114.

26 April 2024

Weekly Sheep & Lamb Comments - Week ending Friday 26th April

AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb listings fell 8% to 52,823 head this week. The clearance rate rose 2 percentage points to 52%, while the Price Over Reserve increased by $2 to average $9 across all listings.

Property

Property Roundup: 238,435ha Alice Springs station and hay farm listed for EOI, $26m for Maranoa bullock country

Autumn Stud Sale Results

Rolling tally of stud bull sales interfaced on AuctionsPlus. Read more

WA Ag Minister calls on Minister Watt to help sheep producers

WA Agriculture Minister requests more time for live export moratorium, emphasising the importance of the livestock industry in providing a lifeline for struggling farmers. Industry warns of market impacts and calls for government support.

Red meat industry lashes Biosecurity Tax at Senate hearing

DAFF staff were grilled about the details of the Biosecurity Protection Levy at a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday. Red meat representatives told the hearing they were still in the dark as the July 1 start date looms.

Sustainable Ag Summit announced

The government will hold the Sustainable Ag Summit next month, with the vision of creating a plan to help the agriculture sector meet its own climate goals.

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The end of El Nino declared, but we have a few months to wait for La Nina

The 2023-24 El Nino in the Pacific came to an end this week as the ocean slowly undergoes a big shift, and it will take some time to enter the next phase: La Nina.

2024 Q1 Breed Hoofprint

The AuctionsPlus Breed Hoofprint report showcases the indicative location of purebred commercial cattle in Australia. See the hotspots for your breed.

Light lambs stung by 162c/kg discount

The price disparity between light and heavy lambs has grown. Currently, the indicators are showing a 162¢ light lamb discount, the largest discount this year.

Avian influenza in cattle no worse than lameness in dairy cows: NSW top vet

Dr Joanne Coombe was the guest speaker at the event, themed “Holding the biosecurity frontline for NSW” last week.

Who got that bearing and what was it for? Options for purchase control and invoice checking

Carmen Quade from Agrifocused shares her tips to maximise invoice control systems for your operation - from navigating common farm family last names, to setting up systems for casual labour, Carmen has you covered.

Top Studs: Who had the most successful Autumn sales?

During the March quarter, 5,804 stud bulls were sold nationwide on AuctionsPlus for $55 million. These are the studs that performed best.

Black swans, butterflies and hashbrowns ... riding the geopolitical bumps

The Future Ag conference panel “building resilience in the face of geopolitical disruption”, has important lessons for farmers.

Maximising machinery value: The role of farm sheds

Discover the benefits of investing in a dedicated machinery shed for your farming equipment. Protect, maintain, and maximise the value of your machinery with Now Buildings.

Absolute Angus launches second autumn sale to cater for northern VIC clients

Producers will have two opportunities to put Absolute Angus bulls into their programs this year, with the launch of a much-anticipated second autumn auction at Echuca.

Search for Sydney property from the comfort of your farm

Purchasing real estate is difficult when you live locally, but for farming families located hours from their intended new city home, it can feel impossible.

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