Articles tagged: Colac Regional Saleyards
Cafe callout at saleyards
Colac Otway Shire Council is hoping to boost the overall experience of the Colac Regional Saleyards through the addition of a café.
Spring rainfall needed for drought-affected farmers
Colac and district farmers are hoping for a wetter season to get pastures growing as spring begins to blossom.
Store sale returns, agent hopeful
Colac’s store cattle sale returned this month with a district stock agent positive that spring will bring a change for drought-stricken farmers.
Agent looks at bright side of cancelled sale
Colac’s August store cattle sale has been cancelled but a local stock agent says it could actually be seen as a positive.
Councillors approve fee adjustment for stock
Colac Otway Shire Council will wind back increases to some fees at the Colac Regional Saleyards in an effort to reduce costs on drought-affected farmers.
Council may freeze rise in saleyard fees
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider revising its fees and charges for the sale of cattle at the Colac Regional Saleyards to provide relief to farmers from the ongoing drought.
Farmers eye future after rain
Recent rain has given hope to farmers, while there has been an increase in cattle prices at this month’s sale.
Farmers still attending cattle sales
Drought-stricken Colac and district farmers are continuing to bring their cattle to market early.
Speak to experts at sale
Rural finance experts and an animal nutritionist will be on hand at the Colac Regional Saleyards today.
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.
