Beef
Rural news in brief
Colac and district beef producers continue to enjoy high cattle prices as the domestic industry booms despite export issues.
Beef boom continues
Colac district beef producers and stock agents are making the most of this season’s beef sales, after prices surged on the back of increased demand.
Council approves poddy farm
A Barongarook West calf-rearing farm can go ahead, despite neighbours objecting to possible environmental impacts from the development.
Healthy prices at weekly sale
Better-quality cattle mostly rose in value at Colac’s weekly market, while plain-quality cattle were mainly firm in values.
Yarding size reduces but prices are good
Cattle numbers and prices eased at Colac’s weekly market, but were still at healthy levels.
Store sale off but weekly cattle markets continue
Colac’s monthly store cattle sale is off this Friday due to coronavirus restrictions, but Thursday fat cattle sales will continue for now.