Colac Regional Saleyards
District waiting for March rain
The first store cattle sale of autumn saw about 600 head of cattle go under the hammer, with the district holding out for March rain to improve dry conditions.
Autumn hope to grow market
Colac and district is holding out for a “good autumn break” to strengthen the cattle market.
Weaner sale yards almost 2600
The Birregurra Steer, Weaner and Female Sale has set in hopes for a positive season to come.
Yards prepared for largest sale
The biggest weaner sale of the year is set to return to Colac this week, with an expectation of quality pulling in buyers from beyond Victoria’s borders.
Dry conditions impact market
A dry year has forced Colac and district farmers to bring their cattle to market early, with one farmer describing the year as the “worst conditions” he’s seen in 70 years of farming.
Council seeking saleyards reps
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking nominations for representatives on the Colac Regional Saleyards advisory committee.
Cattle prices fluctuate during weekly fat sale
Cattle prices at Colac Regional Saleyards saw variances last week with quality bulls selling for up to $3 a kilogram at Thursday’s weekly sale, 40 cents more than the previous week.
Yards sell 195 cattle
A total of 195 cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyard’s weekly fat sale last week.