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Changes to seasonal worker movements good news for NSW harvest NSW Farmers welcomes the NSW Government’s decision to allow seasonal workers living in the NSW/Victorian border zone to cross the border daily to undertake farm work. President of NSW Farmers’ James Jackson said it is good to see Government continue to positively respond and adapt policies during this uncertain time when ensuring the ongoing health and welfare of the community. “This has been a challenging
time for the citrus industry during their peak harvest period. “It’s imperative that government and industry work together to identify ongoing labour needs across horticulture and grain industries for the rest of 2020 and into early 2021. “In coming months there will be an increased need for contractors and farm labour with predictions for a good grain harvest following extensive rain. This will mean an increased movement of harvesting
contractors as well as seasonal workers in the horticulture sector across regional areas. “The closure of international borders means that these industries need to mobilise seasonal workers and working holiday makers already in the country – we need to ensure they can safely cross borders to meet labour demand in different industries,” Mr Jackson said. NSW Farmers encourages clear communication between departments to ensure these issues
are addressed when health orders change. “Sudden shutdowns cause significant disruption to agricultural industries, many of which are already dealing with a difficult harvest after drought and bushfires. NSW Farmers would like to also thank the Department of Primary Industries for their work in representing growers to find a workable solution to this issue, “ Mr Jackson concluded.
Lismore Market Report TUESDAY 28 JULY
Market Report WEDNESDAY 29 JULY NUMBERS decreased dramatically at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange on Wednesday 29 July with a yarding of only 531 head. The largest percentage of young cattle went to restockers, with the exception of a few well finished vealers and yearlings that were acquired by the trade. Cows sold well to a top of 388.2c/kg, they averaged at 482kg with BW & LJ Warne selling 6 head for $1,823.82. Heifer prices followed suit in comparison to the prior week. Producers JC & CJ Winning achieved a return of $1,551.78 for 3 head sold. Prices reached 516.2c/kg and the category averaged at 273kg. Steer prices held firm with only 70 head yarded and the top selling steer making 516.2c/kg. They averaged at 262kg with Kingsbrae Agricultural Trust making a maximum return of $1,648.00 for 1 head
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sold. Bulls reached 303.2c/kg and topped their market at $2,834.92 for 1 head sold. 192 head of veal were yarded for the week where competition was stronger from restockers. Prices were good overall for veal and reached 526.2c/kg, averaging at 232kg. Producers RJ & FE Petersen saw 1 head sold for $1,590.75. This Friday 7th of August will see Ramsey & Bulmer and T&W McCormack hold a store sale where they expect a yarding of 1000 head of quality cattle to be auctioned from 10am. Covid restrictions will remain in place at the NRLX Facility. Only essential staff, Agents and registered buyers will be permitted entry where temperature will be checked, and a declaration form must be completed. Please contact a selling Agent or NRLX Staff to register to buy on the day.
140 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday, July 28 Quality was mixed and demand was strong. Heavy cows sold from $2.60 to $2.75/kg & medium cows $2.35 to $2.50/kg. Once again most of the young cattle were bought by western restockers. Lightweight weaner were dearer.
Steers topped at $5.42/kg and heifers $5/kg. Most steers over 200 kg sold from $4.20 to $4.50/kg depending on quality and heifers $3.80 to $4.20/kg. Vealers sold to the butchers $3.85 to $4.02/kg. Nerida Newland’s Angus X returned $1327.
SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 680 CATTLE were sold at the popular Lismore Store Sale on Saturday, August 1. It didn’t look like a normal August yarding with most cattle in good condition. 90 mixed age steer/bullocks sold to feedlot $3.30 to $3.80/kg depending on teeth and quality. Glen & Lyn Johnston’s Brangus X steers $3.80/kg, $1539; Cathy Clark’s $3.22/kg $1949. Heavy weaner and yearling steers sold from $3.75 to $4.50/kg. Matthew Black’s Speckle Park steer $3.88/kg, $1640. Lew Bashfoth’s Santa X $1123. Tony Margan’s 7 month old Santa steer
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$4.24/kg, $1124. Charolais steers off Nimbin $4.48/kg, $1144. Light weaner steers sold from $4.30 to $5.60/kg. Heifers sold to good competition as well. Heavy weaners $3.65 to $4.20/kg. Light weaners $4.20 to $5/kg. Noel Gray’s consignment of Limousins topped at $909. Cows and calves topped at $2200 for older Charolais with good calves. Charbray X heifers with light calves also sold for $2200. Most cows and calves of fair quality sold from $1700 to $2100. Kevin Cocciola 0427 653 450 Glenn Weir 0427 299 104 Neil Short 0410 451 000 Dick Osborne 0413 337 668 Mark Noble 0400 655 228 Jake Noble 0424 470 095
