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Steers sell up to $1015 at Boyanup sale | Farm Weekly

Also heading to LSS were the first three lines of Angus steers (51 head) weighing 340-352kg offered by D & JM Walters, Acton Park, at 258-260c/kg and $883-$908, while two pens of 12 Angus steers weighing 351kg and 316kg from SR Latch, Karridale, joined them after selling at $904 and $814 after being knocked down […]

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National Feedbase Summary 22 November 2023

Scattered storms and showers over the eastern portion of the continent have helped to reduce the rate of pasture decline. Looking at the national position, there have been only slight changes in the level of total standing Dry Matter in the past two weeks, reflecting the variation in rainfall and the ongoing bushfire impact in […]

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Roma sale 21 Nov 2023: Market improves on scattered showers

Yarding 2575 Change -1481 With scattered showers Roma agents yarded 2,575 head. The market showed improvement on most descriptions. The regular processors in attendance’s and operating especially on better finished bullocks and heavy heifers, with cows firm to slightly stronger. Light weight yearling steers under 200kg sold to 282c/kg. Yearling steers under 280kg made to 356c to […]

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If climate change getting worse, cattle not cause research shows

If climate change has been progressing and getting worse, it is not because of the Australian livestock industry. “That is the bottom line” of analysis looking at pathways to climate neutrality by 2030 conducted by CSIRO Principal Research Scientist Brad Ridoutt (right), and presented at the Cattle Australia industry forum in Albury last Friday. While […]

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