A modest 1200 head yarding kicked off the cattle selling year at Dalby this morning, with not all processors yet back operating.
But the carpark still had more vehicles than might normally be expected for a yarding of limited size as producers and onlookers poked in their heads to gauge opening rates.
As a general guide the market opened in 2024 stronger than it closed in 2023, with feeder steers fetching about 20c more at 350c/kg and cows and bulls also selling to stronger rates in early selling.
“Apprehensive confidence” is how Elders Dalby branch manager Gavin Robinson summed up…
