RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

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NRLX MARKET REPORT

WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 30 JUNE

Agents yarded a total of 1,174 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 28 June. Young cattle again well supplied along with a fair penning of cows. The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of vealers and weaners with a small offering of yearlings. Quality was very mixed with several pens of well bred steers and heifers through the sale, however

Grafton

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GRAFTON FAT CATTLE SALE 20/06.2023 there was increased numbers of plain conditioned weaner steers and heifers sold. Buyer participation was restricted at times depending on quality.

A smaller yarding once again with only a handful of Prime Cattle on offer. With the low Export numbers not all processors operated which affected the Bullock prices. However, Prime Condition Cows sold frm to dearer while plain Cows sold frm. Young cattle sold to similar rates with quality playing a major role in pricing.

Cow prices held frm on last week averaging 182c/kg and reaching a top price of 220c/kg. Heifer prices also saw little change with an average of 209c/kg and $495 and top of 302c/kg and $1,404. Bull prices were slightly stronger with 44 head sold averaging 206c/kg and $1,315. Steer prices remained steady with an average of 283c/kg and $652 and top of 352c/kg and $1,202. A large number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 245c/kg and reached a top of 262c/kg.

FORTHCOMING SALES

THURSDAY 6TH JULY 2023 – GRAFTON STORE

CATTLE SALE, 9:00AM, GRAFTON SALEYARDS

TUESDAY 11TH JULY 2023 – GRAFTON FAT

CATTLE SALE, 8:00AM, GRAFTON SALEYARDS

TUESDAY 25TH JULY 2023 – GRAFTON FAT

CATTLE SALE, 8:00AM, GRAFTON SALEYARDS

Sale Highlights

Grafton Fat Cattle Sale Tuesday 27th June 2023

A/c AM & IM Wood sold an Angus Cross Cow 225.2c/kg weighed 750kg - $1,689.00

Livestock agents held a combined store sale at the NRLX on Friday 30 June with 1,258 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 362c/kg and averaged 297c/kg and $666 whilst heifers reached a top of 302c/kg and averaged 221c/kg and $540. Cows reached a top price of $1,800 whilst cows & calves topped their market at $2,150.

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A/c RK Gaudron & SM Cosgrove sold a Brangus Cow 215c/kg weighed 590kg - $1,268.50

A/c Tallawudjah Pty Ltd sold Angus/Hereford Cross Cows 209.2c/kg averaged 605kg - $1,265.66 p/hd

A/c Southern Sky Farms Pty Ltd sold a Brahman Cow 217.2c/kg weighed 575kg - $1,248.90

A/c LD Holdings sold Brahman Cows 210.2c/kg averaged 543kg - $1,142.59 p/hd

A/c Waterview Grazing sold Angus Steers 310.2c/kg averaged 267kg - $829.79 p/hd

A/c Neville Walters sold an Angus Steer 308.2c/kg weighed 215kg - $662.63

A/c Waterview Grazing sold Angus Heifers 246.2c/kg averaged 226kg - $556.41 p/hd

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MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

28th June 2023

Cattle numbers were a little bit shorter this week as we moved towards the end of the fnancial year and Sheep and Lamb numbers were up slightly. The markets were in a quandary with the cattle not rising or falling whilst the opposite could be said in the ovine trade. Lambs and Mutton were in a line with Southern markets, falling in line with the sales conducted this week. The better types of fnished well presented stock are maintaining a premium in falling markets.

Vealer steers av 277.4c/kg topping at 346.2c/kg or $608.41 to $1048.00

Vealer heifers av 211.5c/kg topping at 322.2c/kg or $449.55 to $879.01

Feeder steers av 306.8c/kg topping at 350c/kg or $1105.74 to $1683.00

Feeder heifers av 231.2c/kg topping at 270c/kg or $896.58 to $1151.00

Yearling steers av 312.9c/kg topping at 368.2c/kg or $814.03 to $1411.43

Yearling heifers av 235.5c/kg topping at 388.2c/kg or $584.25 to $1297.70

Steers av 282.9c/kg topping at 348.2c/kg or $1709.56 to $2256.80

Heifers av 226.7c/kg topping at 319.2c/kg or $1109.30 to $1643.88

Manufacturing steers av …na…c/kg to return $..na.... Cows av161.6c/kg topping at 210c/kg or $758.05 to $1470.00

Bulls av 207.3c/kg topping at 268.2c/kg or $1011.34 to $2197.25

Lambs topped at $146to av $92.03 ($27 down)

Hoggets topped at $113 to av $75.86($2up)

Ewes topped at $105 to av $65.12($17down)

Wethers topped at $109 to av $81.52($19down)

Rams topped at $70 to av $52.22($34down)

Lamb Rams topped at $70to av $59.80($9down)

Ewe lambs topped at $122 to av $101.81 ($17up)

Sale total averaged $83.54 a drop of $20/head week on week.

Sows sold from $165 to $240, Boars to $70, Gilts from $200 to $230, Baconers from $122 to $183, Pork from $159 to $168, stores from $40 to $150

Drakes sold to $25, Call ducks to $22.50, trio to $12.50, Hens to $12.50, Roosters to $12.50

Sheep and Lamb numbers were up with 2443 head meeting the market. The heavy, fnished end for both Lamb and Mutton escaped the falls seen in the trade and back to the paddock types.

Volume again was in the fore for the weekly sheep and lamb sale, with Agents and vendors combining to present 2443 head for the buying panel. The School holiday’s saw an increase in the number of attendees always good to see the younger kids having a good time at the sales. Their parents depending on which platform they were there for either buying or selling may not have been as happy.

Vermont Past Co sold Xbred lambs 55.5kg to Lawsons

Butchery and Thomas Foods for $132

Kim Aisthorpe sold Dorper lambs 48kg to GR Prime for $126 and $115

Don Marshall sold Dorper x lambs 45kg to Eversons for $114

Stillwater Past Co sold Dorper lambs 48.8kg to GR Prime for $48.8kg and ewes to Eversons for $50

Alaringa Rural Enterprises sold Dorper ewes to Thomas Foods for $74 and Eversons for $42

Bellalie Farming sold Merino ewes with a third wool skin to Eversons for $62 and $30

Russell Day Homes sold Merino x wethers and ewes to Eversons for $90, ewes to Eversons for $20, lambs 36kg to restockers for $50, 70kg ram hoggets to Eversons for $51, 47.5kg hoggets to Eversons for $50

Archer Pastoral sold Merino x hoggets 55kg to Eversons for $50, Ewes to Thomas Foods for $75, and restockers for $17

Australian agrifood industry set to beneft from extension of honey bee genetic program

Australia will continue to be home to a national honey bee genetic improvement program until at least April 2024, with Plan Bee announcing it has been extended for another year.

The extension means that the program, delivered as part of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Rural R&D for Proft Program will continue its mission of establishing a national honey bee genetic database to improve the productivity and proftability of Australia’s agriculture sector.

The program which began in 2020 has made signifcant progress in furthering the adoption of modern genetic selection practices in Australia. It has been stunted by several disasters including the 2019-2020 bushfres, fooding in eastern Australia and most recently the NSW varroa mite incursion – which led to the destruction of the program’s colonies in Tocal.

The extension allows the program to launch a series of planned initiatives that could have immeasurable long-term impact to the quality of Australia’s honey bee stocks. That’s according to Plan Bee Program Lead, Paul Blackshaw.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the vital work of Plan Bee,” said Mr Blackshaw.

“We’re currently preparing to launch version two of the Plan Bee Breeding Manual, a vital resource which is already helping beekeepers and breeders to unlock the potential of modern science to improve the quality of our honey bees.”

“This resource helps breeders select from desired traits, including pest and disease resistance, future-proofng the industry from threats like varroa.”

The project team continues to seek input from the beekeeping industry and encourages all beekeepers to participate in the program.

“We are always looking to work closely with breeders across the country to build our national genetic database. With each contributing bee breeder, our data set improves, allowing us to make better choices when selecting for traits.”

The benefts of a successful national genetic improvement program transcend the honey bee industry. In fact, around 65% of agricultural production in Australia depends on pollination from honey bees according to the 2010 report Pollination Aware, The Real Value of Pollination in Australia.

“Whether it be pollination productivity, resistance to disease, or ability to stay active for longer, genetic selection helps bee breeders, beekeepers and growers to become more productive and sustainable.”

“Each year we are faced with new challenges, whether that be disasters, incursions or the simple premise of feeding more people with fewer resources. Better bees can help us face these challenges head on, and thanks to modern genetic practices we’re on the right path.”

This work is a frst for the Australian honey bee industry and the project extension will enable the industry to develop estimated breeding values for honey bees and further extend best practice standardised selection methods for breeders.

Plan Bee (National Honey Bee Genetic Improvement Program) is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as part of its Rural Research and Development for Proft program. The project is further supported by AgriFutures Australia, the Department of Primary Industries, University of Sydney, University of New England Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, Better Bees WA Inc, Wheen Bee Foundation, Costa Group, Olam, Beechworth Honey, Monson’s Honey and Pollination, South Pacifc Seeds, Australian Queen Bee Breeders Association, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, and commercial beekeepers