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Wagga sale 16 Oct 2023: Overall quality excellent

Yarding 3725 Change -15 Cattle numbers  remained quite consistent with the previous week with agents mustering 3725. The overall quality of cattle was excellent, particularly in the category of finished cattle, which saw increased supplies. Despite the presence of a prominent supermarket at the sale after a prolonged absence, prices for most finished trade cattle […]

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The ground beef market gets squeezed

Total beef production in the U.S. is down 5.2 percent year over year through the first three quarters of the year. Nonfed beef production includes beef from cows and bulls and makes up an average of 16 – 17 percent of total beef production over time. Nonfed beef production has averaged 16.5 percent of total beef production […]

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Colac agency bought by Elders

COLAC-BASED stock and station agency Charles Stewart & Co has negotiated the sale of its real estate and livestock business to Elders Rural Services, effective from 1 November. A statement from CS managing director Michael Stewart and chairman Neil Stewart last week said they had retained full ownership, funding and operation of its livestock lending […]

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My favourite painting: Hugo Barclay

Hugo Barclay, director of the Affordable Art Fair, chooses an unusual Picasso from his Blue Period. Hugo Barclay on his choice of ‘La Vie‘ by Pablo Picasso ‘I chose this painting because of how complete it feels. Picasso’s Blue Period series captivated me in my teens and influenced me to pursue an art-and-design scholarship at […]

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