Colac Regional Saleyards
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.
Saleyards, Tirrengower on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council will discuss Colac Regional Saleyards and the Tirrengower Drainage Scheme at a meeting this week.
Numbers drop at Colac yards
Colac Regional Saleyards saw a smaller yarding at its weekly fat sale after 214 head of cattle went under the hammer.