Articles tagged: store cattle sale
Spring rain brings farmers hope
Colac’s final store cattle sale of the year has highlighted the market’s better position following an improved spring.
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.
Prices rise as buyers restock
A stock agent says there is “light at the end of the tunnel” for Colac and district farmers, with store cattle sale prices up from last month and the rise expected to continue. Just under 500 head of cattle were sold on Friday at October’s store cattle at the Colac Regional Saleyards. Nutrien livestock agent […]
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.
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.
Dry district conditions double cattle numbers
Colac’s May store sale saw more than twice the advertised number of cattle sold due to dry conditions across the district.
November store cattle success
November’s store cattle sale has followed the seasonal trend of being one of “the biggest of the year”.
October store sale delivers solid result
Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says this month’s store cattle sale was “a solid sale from start to finish”.
‘Promise’ ahead of cattle sale
Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says spring is “looking more promising”, ahead of today’s store cattle sale.
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.
Recent rain gives hope for buyers
Charles Stewart livestock agent Matt Nelson says the recent rain will give people more confidence to buy cattle heading into spring.
Colac store sale attracts crowd
Livestock agent Matt Nelson said Friday’s store cattle sale at the Colac Saleyards saw about 350 head go under the hammer.
Rain positive but unlikely to impact store sale
Charles Stewart livestock agent Matt Nelson says although this week’s rain was a “positive step” for cattle markets, it’s too early to have a major impact on numbers at today’s store sale.
Buyers can expect good quality stock
Despite a smaller yarding, Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says buyers can still expect quality stock at this Friday’s April Store Cattle Sale.
Monthly sale boosts industry
Colac’s monthly store sale which yarded more than 1000 cattle has given the local livestock industry hope, but the industry is remaining wary of future trends and weather conditions.
High cattle prices linger
Crowds flocked and cattle prices continued to surge at Colac Regional Saleyards’ 1600-head store cattle sale.
Cattle prices stay firm amid buoyant market
A Colac livestock agent says cattle sellers can remain confident as strong prices remain at Colac Regional Saleyards.
‘Phenomenal’ prices impress during sales
“Massive” sales of more than $8 a kilo have kept agents in high spirits at Colac’s saleyards.
Winter rain buoys Colac district cattle quality
Agents are expecting a 700-head penning up for offer at this Friday’s Colac store cattle sale.
Agents expect 500 head at sale
Colac Regional Saleyards will have 500 high-quality cattle under the hammer at Friday’s monthly store cattle sale.
Action returns to market
Crowds returned to Colac Regional Saleyards after the state’s lockdown for Colac’s monthly store cattle sale.
Market follows state trend
Livestock agents are expecting about 500 head of cattle will go up at Colac’s store cattle sale on Friday.
High-quality cattle on offer
An 800-head penning of high-quality cattle are expected to go under the hammer at Colac’s store cattle sale today.
Healthy cattle prices continue
Colac district cattle prices continued to surge at April’s store cattle sale as agents penned a larger-than-expected herd.
