The NR Times Rural News
June 23, 2022
32 RURAL NEWS
Recent Cattle Market Reports and reaching a top price of 388c/kg. Lighter heifers up to 250kg were easier again averaging 541c/kg and topping their category at 696c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg saw an increase averaging 473c/kg and reaching a top of 620c/kg.
CASINO NRLX Market Report Week Ending Friday 17 June Agents yarded a total of 2,468 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 15 June. Once again young cattle made up a large percentage of the yarding while there was a good penning of cows. The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of weaners along with several pens of light yearlings. Quality was generally plain conditioned cattle, however, there was several runs of well bred cattle throughout the sale. Cow prices saw a drop this week averaging 317c/kg
averaging 325c/kg and 600kg. Steer prices took a fall with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 598c/kg and reaching a top price of 804c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 527c/kg and topped their market at 688c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 389c/kg. Vealer prices were back again this week with lighter vealer up to 250kg averaging 584c/kg and reaching a top of 800c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged
534c/kg with a top price of 654c/kg. George & Fuhrmann held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday 17 June with 2,913 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 820c/kg and averaged 667c/kg and 229kg whilst heifers reached a top of 780c/kg and averaged 606c/kg and 215kg. Cows reached a top price of $2,440 whilst Cows & Calves topped their market at $4,200. A small number of bulls sold on the day reached a top of $4,000. Ramsey & Bulmer will hold their annual Casino Bull & Female Sale this Friday 24 June with a selection of top-quality Hereford & Santa Gertrudis stud bulls and females on offer. Catalogues are available from the
Govt to extend farm resilience program Farmers across NSW will have ongoing support to build resilience when it comes to future droughts and other natural disasters, thanks to a multi-million dollar commitment in the 2022-23 NSW Budget. Treasurer and Minister for Energy Matt Kean said the NSW Government, in partnership with the Commonwealth, will provide $12.1 million to continue the popular Farm Business Resilience Program until June 2024, following the positive response and take-up of the pilot program. “Following the extreme weather events that have occurred across NSW over the past several years and a global pandemic,
our farmers continue to face challenges and uncertainty when it comes to the management of their farming operations,” Mr Kean said. “Through this multifaceted program, farmers will have access to free business coaching, farm tours, workshops, networking events and a series of online resources which will provide advice on various aspects of a farming operation.” Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said feedback from those who have already participated in the program has been overwhelmingly positive. “The program has
own business plans, bank ready budgets and drought strategies,” Mr Saunders said. “Not only will these tools play a huge role in everyday farming operations and future-
intake, with farmers across the state receiving support to create their
“It’s through initiatives like the Farm Business Resilience Program
gives landowners the opportunity to network and meet people in the same boat as them to further strengthen and diversify their businesses.” Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said building resilience is key to safeguarding communities from future severe weather events
that communities can recover faster and more effectively when natural disasters strike,” Ms Cooke said. “Whether it’s NSW Government is committed to improving how local communities can withstand whatever severe weather event is thrown at them.” Matthew and Cherie Coddington own and manage ‘Roseville Park’ Merino Stud on 3,240 hectares just south of Dubbo in the State’s Central West and are of farmers to participate in the Farm Business Resilience Program. “The program has given us access to a great business coach with a farming background who
holds us accountable for security and managing our triple bottom line,” Mr Coddington said. “We have access to a diverse cross-section of farming businesses and farmers who think outside the box and are not afraid to be brutally honest to help each other improve their business resilience. “Since our coaching sessions began, we goals and our business strategy for the short and long-term future to be multi-generational and regardless of the season and have put strategies in place to help us withstand the challenges that our industry and climate will throw at us.” Since its
implementation in 2021, the pilot of the Farm Business Resilience Program has provided more than 1,500 farmers across NSW with the risk management tools and capabilities they need to build stronger operations. The program is an initiative of the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, which is jointly funded with the NSW Government. For more information, including access to business tools and resources and to register your interest in the 2022 Business Coaching Program, visit: www.droughthub.nsw. gov.au/fbrp.
