Rural
Council to fill data gap at saleyards
Stock agents remain confident that the loss of a market reporting service will have minimal impact on the Colac Regional Saleyards.
Yarding up at weekly market
Prices were dear for most categories of cattle at Colac’s weekly fat market in the yarding of 344 head, up 107 from the previous week.
Rural news in brief
Two Colac district Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary scholars have $10,000 to help with their first year of study with plans to return to a dairy region after graduating.
Prices stay firm at Colac sale
Quality to quality prices remained relatively unchanged at Colac’s weekly fat cattle market.
Golden opportunity to enhance genetics
It’s a three-way deal for Lauren and Jarrod Meade as they continue to improve their breeding program in an effort to get the best qualities in their herd.
Pasture strategy field day
Farmers can learn about home-grown pasture production, high-performing species and tactical pasture strategies at a field day near Warrnambool next week.
Rural news in brief
Victorian farmers can share their views on biosecurity through a new Agriculture Victoria online survey.
Australian sheep numbers up
Australia’s national sheep flock looks to rebuild this year, with improved seasonal conditions and increased market rates giving the industry a boost after two years of decline.