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RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS
CASINO
NRLX MARKET REPORT WEEK ENDING FRIDAY FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER
Agents yarded a total of 1,270 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 30 November. Young cattle were well supplied and there was a good penning of cows. Quality of the young cattle was fairly mixed with a fair percentage of plain conditioned and light weaners through the sale, however there was also several pens of vealers and yearlings that were well presented. Cow prices held frm this week averaging 285c/kg and reaching a top price of 330c/kg. Heifer prices were softer with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 509c/kg and topping their category at 648c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 387c/kg and reached a top of 556c/kg. Bull prices remained steady this week with 21 head sold averaging 275c/kg and 703kg. Steer prices were easier with those up to 250kg averaging 568c/kg and reaching a top of 730c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 422c/kg and topped their market at 620c/kg. A small number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 327c/kg and reached a top of 410c/kg. Vealer prices saw a drop this week averaging 510c/ kg and 225kg and reaching a top of 668c/kg.
Ramsey & Bulmer and T&W McCormack held a joint store sale at the NRLX on Friday 2 December with 1,907 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 758c/kg and averaged 552c/ kg and 257kg whilst heifers reached a top of 690c/ kg and averaged 520c/kg and 234kg. Cows reached a top price of $2,600 whilst Cows & Calves topped their market at $3,950. Ray White Rural will hold a store sale this Friday 9 December from 10am. Further bookings are welcome.
WARWICK
LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK WEEK ENDING 2/12/2022
Livestock Markets were a little volatile this week as the markets followed the patterns set in the other selling centres, with most descriptions falling to much lower rates than we have seen in the previous two months. The combination of end of year and annual shut down for maintenance by our processors seeing the rates decline. the cattle market has come back as well as the lamb and mutton markets. Pork and poultry are seeing an increase in their product consumption as we move into the “Festive Season” hence prices are moving up.
Vealer steers averaged 507.4c/kg topping at 604.2c/kg or $1383.87 to $1789.08 Vealer heifers averaged 502.3c/kg topping at 616.2c/kg or $1231.17 to $1729.70 Feeder steers averaged 443c/kg topping at 552.2c/kg or $1607.38 to $2012.50 Feeder heifers averaged 428c/kg topping at 480.2c/kg or $1526.69 to $1918.66 Yearling steers averaged 466c/kg topping at 582.2c/kg or $1480.55 to $2117.35 Yearling heifers averaged 408.5c/kg topping at 522.2c/kg or $1269.07 to $1882.00 Steers averaged 363.5c/kg topping at 446.2c/kg or $ 1900.46 to $2507.14 Heifers averaged 340c/kg topping at 420.2c/kg or $1604.83 to $2559.70 Manufacturing steers averaged 331.1c/kg topping at 337.2c/kg or $1956.95 to $2046.00 Cows averaged 282.3c/kg topping at 326.2c/kg or $1566.01 to $2495.50 Bulls averaged 336.6c/kg topping at 502.2c/kg or $1316.40 to $3826.68 Lambs topped at $210 to average $154.31 a rise of $9/head Hoggets topped at $150 to average $109.53 a drop of $1/ head Ewes topped at $120 to average $53.52 a drop of $20/head Wethers topped at $129 to average $75.76 drop of $24/ head Rams topped at $126 to average $78.39 a drop of $14/head Lamb rams topped at $160 to average $124.22 a drop of $15/head Ewe lambs topped at 160 to average $131.50 a jump of $4/ head The total yarding of 1815 head was $8/head dearer than the previous sale. Pigs saw an increase in volume as we move towards the Festive Season with Gilts selling to $248, Boars to $180, Baconers from $242 to $258, Pork from $148 to $176, Stores selling from $40 to $189 Poultry saw increases in volume with Hen & chick units selling to $55, Ducklings selling to $25, Guinea Fowl selling to $45, Roosters selling to $17.50, Pullets selling to $15
WARWICK
MC DOUGALL & SONS (Ph: 07 4661 1411) SHEEP & LAMB REPORT
Agents and vendors combined to present 1815 head to the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The buyers were in attendance and the market was frm for the heavier end of both Lamb and Mutton but as the weight or fnish fell away the price did as well. The light mutton job was harder to elicit bids from the buying panel. The lambs topped at $210 to average $154.31($9up), hoggets topped at $150 to average $109.53(Par on last sale), ewes topped at $120 to average $53.52($20down), wethers topped at $129 to average $75.76($24down), rams topped at $126 to average $78.39($14down), lamb rams topped at $160 to average $124.22($15down), ewe lambs topped at $160 to average $131.50($4up). The sale total averaged $128.04/ head a rise of $8 on last sale. Carel Rothman sold 49.1kg lambs to Eversons for $192,
GRAFTON
HIGHLIGHTS MARKET REPORT 29TH NOVEMBER 2022 BROUGHT TO YOU BY DONOVAN LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY PH: 02 6643 4411
There were 191 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 29th November 2022. A smaller yarding this week, the quality was mixed with ram lambs 49kg to Eversons for $150 Warren & Wendy Schelbach sold Dorper lambs 46.6kg to GR Prime for $185 Glen & Emma Muller sold Dorper lambs 48.3kg to GR Prime for $180 Stillwater Past Co sold Dorper lambs off crop and pellets 46.7kg to Leslie Lamb for $183, 43.5kg to Jock Young Meats for $171, 43.4kg to Eversons for $171, 41.6kg to Gr Prime for $160 Geoff & Andrea Fearby sold Border Leicester x lambs 42.5kg to Eversons for $143, 44.6kg to restockers for $149, 48.9kg hoggets to Eversons for $140 Gary O’Rourke sold Suffolk x lambs 38.7kg to Eversons for $140, 36.8kg to restockers for $118, 45kg shorn lambs to Eversons for $150, 46.6kg hoggets to restockers for $139, ram hoggets 45kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $110, Suffolk ewes to Eversons for $95 Glen Merritt sold Dorper ewe and lamb units (1st lamb) to restockers for $230 Jolatig Trust sold Poll Dorset x lambs 44.6kg and 37.7kg to GR Prime for $136 and $129.50, Rams to Eversons for $102 Giltrow Family sold Dorper lambs 53kg to Thomas Foods for $200, 55kg to Eversons for $206, 48kg to GR Prime for $190, 42.7kg to Leslie Lamb for $180, 60.8kg ram lambs to Eversons for $158, 68.6kg hoggets to restockers for $150 and Eversons for $140, ram hoggets 71kg to Take IT Easy Meats for $130, ewes to Eversons for $140, rams to Whites Trading for $126 Glenlea Farming sold 56kg Dorper lambs to Thomas Foods for $209, 53.8kg to Eversons for $194 James Cowlishaw sold Merino ewes to Eversons for $70, 50kg Merino lambs to Eversons for $150 Drew Wilson sold sucker Dorper lambs 36.4kg to Jock young Meats for $120, 55kg hoggets to Eversons for $138
the majority being suitable for restockers. The handful of heavy Cows sold substantially cheaper, the small amount being the main factor. Young cattle sold well for the quality on offer, with the few well-bred weaners selling frm. Sale Highlights include:
A/c G Skinner sold a Brahman Cross Cow 285c/kg weighed 610kg - $1,738.50 A/c B Brotherson sold a Brangus Cow 280c/kg weighed 530kg - $1,484.00 A/c Farmer Pastoral sold a Brahman Cross Cow 292.2c/ kg weighed 460kg - $1,344.12 A/c GC & DM Ellis sold Angus Heifers 506.2c/kg averaged 223.3kg - $1,130.51 p/hd A/c CA Fenton sold Angus Cross Steers 515.2c/kg averaged 308.8kg - $1,590.68 p/hd A/c JS & ML Gorrie sold Angus Vealer Bulls 670.2c/kg averaged 166.7kg - $1,117.00 p/hd
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A $7.9 million investment will help the dairy industry recover and rebuild from foods, and better prepare for future natural disasters.
The Dairy Sector Recovery Strategy will help the dairy industry recuperate and build long-term resilience after the FebruaryMarch fooding event earlier this year.
Funding provided from the jointly Commonwealth and NSW Governmentfunded Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program (Sector Recovery and Resilience Grants) under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and $1.6 million from industry co-contributions will help the sector get back on its’ feet.
The funding will deliver 12 projects across three working packages focusing on: • Better Response and Short-Term
Recovery • Better Preparedness,
Lower Risk and Improved
Resilience • Supporting Industry
Development
Quotes attributable to federal Minister for Emergency Management, Senator Murray Watt:
The dairy industry is hurting from relentless disaster events this year, and we are providing relief through this unique support package under stream 2 of the jointly funded Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Package.
By investing in both recovery and resilience, we can ensure farmers, consumers and rural communities are better prepared for future disasters too and we are pleased to work with the NSW Government to deliver this support.
This funding is the latest tranche of support for rural communities to help them recover and comes on top of other assistance jointly funded by the state and federal governments.
Quotes attributable to NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole:
Farmers sit in the engine room of the State, pumping more than $13 billion into the economy every year, so it’s critical we help them out when they’re hardest hit.
Dairy farmers are among the worst hit by this year’s foods and this funding will help ensure our farmers get back on their feet sooner and are better prepared for the next disaster, while continuing to provide us with the best milk and dairy products in the world.
This funding builds on the more than $202 million that has gone out the door to help food-affected farmers across all sectors in the past 12 months alone, including the $75,000 Special Disaster Grant for primary producers, the $25,000 Rural Landholder Grants, and the $100,000 Critical Producer Grants.
Quotes attributable to NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders:
Since the frst deluge earlier this year, more wet weather has inundated most dairy regions along the coast, putting farmers under enormous pressure both fnancially and emotionally.
These projects will support greater industry sustainability and work on areas such as farmer emergency response, natural disaster vulnerability, mitigation strategies, workforce attraction and retention and managing feed.
It’s all about equipping dairy farmers with the right tools and resources to build better preparedness and allow for faster disaster recovery.
Quotes attributable to DAIRY NSW Regional Manager Paul van Wel:
“Dairy NSW welcomes the support of the Commonwealth and State Government.
Quotes attributable to eastAUSmilk Co-CEO Shaughn Morgan:
“The 12 dairy projects announced by the NSW Deputy Premier were carefully developed by NSW DPI in consultation with dairy organisations to ensure on-going support to dairy farms impacted by the disastrous foods earlier this year.
“While dairy farmers have remained resilient in the face of natural disasters, these support programs will assist in ensuring dairy farmers remain on their farms, thus ensuring the continued availability of fresh milk to supermarket customers.
In addition to the Department of Primary Industries and Dairy NSW, other organisations involved include Dairy Australia, NSW Farmers’ Association, Scibus and The University of Sydney, with the NSW SES, NSW Rural Assistance Authority and Local Land Services to be actively involved in their delivery.
For more information about the Dairy Strategy for Sector Recovery Program, please visit: www.nsw. gov.au/regional-nsw/ regional-recoveryprograms/stormand-food-recovery/ sector-recovery-andresilience-grant
$7.9 MILLION BOOST FOR NSW DAIRY INDUSTRY
Sale Dates
Tuesday 6th December - Fat Sale 8am
Thursday 15th December Store Sale 9am - last sale for the year Clearing Sale
Saturday 7th of January 2023 3089 Big River Way Ulmarra NSW 2462 MORE INFO TO COME
1059 Lawrence Road, Southgate - $295,000
Situated less than 10 minutes from the centre of Grafton is this highly productive 11 acre block of land at Southgate. The property boasts a 260m frontage to Alumy Creek and has fertile alluvial soils with an abundance of kikuyu and paspalum grasses, along with couch and clover. The property is divided into two paddocks plus a laneway. Fencing is in excellent condition, particularly the roadside fence which is near-new and has concrete posts and 5 strands of barbed wire. Town water is available to be connected in to.
This property would suit a number of uses: Racehorse trainers or owners wanting a paddock convenient to town with fertile land. Market gardeners looking for a plot of land with deep rich soils and availability of water. Southgate locals looking for a paddock to grow out heifers or fatten cattle. A horse-lover living in Grafton or Southgate (or surrounds) wishing for a paddock for their pony within easy driving distance - with the added lifestyle advantage of beautiful creek frontage. Hay makers wanting fertile land with good access to bale hay or silage. *Please note this property is in an RU1 Primary Production (Rural) Zoning, and being that it is 4.48Ha/11.07acres in size, it falls below council's minimum lot size for the construction of a dwelling - however use of the land for farming purposes is permissible, as would the construction of a farm shed (STCA). *Material fact: Flood prone land. For further information please phone JoJo Newby of Farrell McCrohon Stock & Station Agents on 0417 690 637.
Property of the Week
It’s a living thing as NSW DPI adopts CSIRO’s food safety fungal folio
A priceless collection of fungi has been replicated for the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to support research and management of biosecurity and food safety issues.
NSW DPI Plant Pathology and Mycology Herbarium curator, Jordan Bailey, said the fungal culture collection of Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has played an important role in Australian food industry research since its establishment by Dr John Pitt in 1970.
“The original Melbourne-based CSIRO collection contains fungal strains dating back more than 100 years and we are lucky to have a copy of this valuable resource at our Orange Agricultural Institute (OAI),” Dr Bailey said.
“The fungal collection contains living specimens unlike many scientifc collections, which are dead and preserved - dinosaur skeletons, pinned insects and taxidermy animals.
“Fungal cultures are unique as they can be placed in stasis and remain dormant in long-term storage, where they are freeze-dried and vacuum sealed in glass ampoules.
This unique and invaluable collection of fungal cultures will be accessible for researchers in the scientifc community and food industry, including the NSW Food Authority, who worked with NSW DPI and CSIRO to establish the OAI collection.
CSIRO scientist Nai Tran-Dinh, who worked on the collection with the late Dr Pitt, said it was one of the most extraordinary collections of its type in the world.
“The collection has more than 900 species from 114 countries, including 400 type cultures, the original strain on which the description of a species is based, some of which were isolated more than 100 years ago,” Dr Tran-Dinh said.
“With more than 5500 isolates in the culture collection, it has expanded over its lifetime to include all types of food spoilage fungi and those from industrial and medical sources.
From the early 1960s, Dr Pitt who helped ensure the collection was duplicated in collaboration with NSW DPI, researched food spoilage and mycotoxigenic fungi.
He extensively investigated xerophilic fungi and now NSW DPI has the world’s best collection of these fungi, which can grow in conditions of low water availability and spoil dried or partly dried foods, animal foods and many other substrates, including textiles, leather goods, books and paintings, photographic slides, and microscope lenses.
Jordan Bailey CSIRO
NEW ENVD MOBILE APP TACKLES CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES
The red meat industry now has access to the electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD) Livestock Consignments app, a new tool designed to increase adoption of digital consignments even when there is no mobile connectivity. Launched today at MLA Updates in Toowoomba, the new app has been in development with industry for more than a year by Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) subsidiary, Integrity Systems Company (ISC). The app is a complete mobile solution which enables consignments to be transferred from producer to transporter, saleyard, feedlot and processor, even while offine. The consignment data is transferred from one mobile device to another using a series of QR codes and then syncs with the eNVD database when the producer and receiver are back in service. MLA Managing Director Jason Strong said development of the app, and its capacity to increase the use of digital consignments, has been a signifcant piece of work and something that industry has been seeking for some time. “Until now, about 30% of all NVDs have been completed using the web-based eNVD system and further widespread adoption by red meat producers has been held back by connectivity issues in some parts of Australia,” Mr Strong said. “This innovative new app means mobile coverage is no longer a barrier to use the eNVD. Digital consignments will save all supply chain users time, create effciencies and prevent errors, which is why we’re excited to be able to offer this new option to industry.” ISC Chief Executive Offcer Jane Weatherley said the rollout of digital livestock consignments had been a major focus for 2022 and the organisation had been working with industry stakeholders to communicate the benefts and prepare supply chains for increased adoption. “We know that developing the app is just one step on the digital adoption journey and we will continue to work with our supply
chain partners to support them with this process,” she said. “Our adoption team has been working with supply chains to understand individual business requirements, helping to set up supply chain capabilities for digital consignments and upskilling where needed. Our adoption and promotion program will continue into 2023 and we will be progressing further updates to the app’s functionality as uptake progresses.” The eNVD Livestock Consignments app is available for free download through the Apple Store and the Google Play Store. A suite of ‘how-to’ resources is also Jane Weatherley, CEO, Integrity Systems Company available to assist users at eNVD app.
