Articles tagged: Colac Regional Saleyards
Prices ‘outstanding’ at typical store sale
Prices for Angus weaner steers surged at Colac’s latest store cattle sale, with a standout pen reaching $7 a kilogram.
Rain bringing hope to district
Colac and district farmers say recent rain and strong prices at this month’s store cattle sale are a positive sign for the industry.
Strong return in Colac’s annual heifer meet
Strong demand has led to a price surge at Colac’s annual dairy heifer sale.
OUTLOOK IMPROVES: Stock agents reflect on 2025
Colac livestock agents have reflected on the year of 2025, with improved conditions now beginning to benefit drought-stricken producers who have been consistently paying for feed.
Quality cattle, positive outlook
As 1200 head of cattle went under the hammer on Friday, current conditions helped farmers have a positive outlook. It was a welcome change from this time last year, they said.
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.
Yards sell 195 cattle
A total of 195 cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyard’s weekly fat sale last week.
Future of Colac saleyards discussed
Colac Otway Shire councillors have flagged the potential for the next council to consider the future sale or lease of the Colac Saleyards.
Sale offers positive outlook
Agents are hopeful the success of last week’s store cattle sale at the Colac Regional Saleyards, with about 1000 head of cattle sold, is a positive sign for the industry.
