Rural

Recent Cattle Maket Reports

GRAFTON

There were 220 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 26th April 2022 There was a smaller yarding this week, the majority of the cattle offered suited restockers. The few heavy trends.

Sale Highlights include:

A/c Promised Land Stud sold Angus Cows 379.2c/kg averaged 697.5kg - $2,644.92 p/hd A/c Gordonbrook sold a Brahman Cross Cow 373.2c/ kg weighed 545kg - $2,033.94

A/c J & FL Buchanan sold a Brahman Cross Cow 373.2c/kg weighed 520kg - $1,940.64

A/c Alison Amos sold a Hereford Cross Cow 377.2c/ kg weighed 620kg - $2,338.64

A/c Yeoman Pastoral sold Santa Bulls 334.2c/kg averaged 910kg - $3,041.22 p/hd

A/c RJ Wright sold Charolais Cross Steers 702.2c/kg averaged 211.7kg - $1,486.32 p/hd A/c T & N Heyman sold Droughtmaster Steers 680c/ kg averaged 233.1kg - $1,585.25 p/hd

800.2c/kg weighed 210kg - $1,680.42

A/c AD & D Casey sold Angus Cross Heifers 835.2c/ kg averaged 150kg - $1,252.80 p/hd

A/c GC & DM Ellis sold Angus Steers 808.2c/kg averaged 166.7kg - $1,347.00 p/hd

A/c N & P Ball sold an Angus Steer 865.2c/kg weighed 135kg - $1,168.02

CASINO

NRLX Market Report Week Ending Saturday 30 April

Agents yarded a total of 1,360 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 27 April. Young cattle made up the largest percentage of the yarding although there was a fair penning of cows. The yarding of young cattle bred vealers however, there was increased numbers of light plain weaners that were showing the effects of the wet weather. Most of the young cattle went to restockers, mainly to the west of the state and Queensland.

Cow prices were stronger again this week averaging 352.2c/kg and reaching a top price of 424.2c/kg. 655.1c/kg and topping their category at 820.0c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg saw a drop averaging 520.2c/kg and reached a top of 626.2c/kg.

350.8c/kg and 767kg. Steer prices were back this week with steers up to 250kg averaging 676.9c/kg and reaching a top price of 890.2c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 538.9c/kg and topped their market at 686.2c/kg. A small number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 407.2c/kg.

Vealer prices were easier this week with lighter vealer up to 250kg averaging 653.0c/kg and reaching a top of 866.2c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged 575.7c/kg with a top price of 686.2c/kg. T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer held a joint store sale at the NRLX on Friday 29 April with 1,875 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 926.2c/kg and averaged 650.5c/kg and 251kg whilst heifers reached a top of 820.2c/kg and averaged 596.8c/kg and 231kg. Cows reached a top price of $2,125 whilst Cows & Calves topped their market at $3,800.

Ramsey & Bulmer and Ray White Rural held the annual Commercial Brahman and Brahman Infused Female Sale on Saturday 30 April with 488 head going under the hammer. Top price for the day went to a pen of 5 PTIC heifers sold by M & J Livestock Trading for $3,150 per head.

Ian Weir & Son will hold a store sale at the NRLX this Friday 6 May. Further bookings are welcome.

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COMBINED FEATURE WEANER & STORE SALE

Be on the lookout for spongy moth

The NSW community has been asked to look out for signs of spongy moth following recent heavy rainfall, providing an ideal environment for the exotic plant pest to thrive if it were to arrive here.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Chief Plant Protection Officer, Satendra Kumar, said spongy moth, Lymantria dispar, poses a serious biosecurity risk to Australia.

“Spongy moth caterpillars feed on the leaves of more than 600 species of trees, including eucalyptus, fruit and ornamental plants,” Dr Kumar said.

“This pest has not been found, and is not wanted, in NSW. With the potential to damage and completely defoliate trees, it could devastate our environment, agribusinesses and horticultural industries.”

Spongy moth eradication programs in North America and New Zealand have cost $20 million and more.

Moth egg masses, about 40 by 20 mm in size, are covered in yellowish scales, can contain more than 1000 eggs and tolerate extreme temperatures and moisture.

If weather conditions are right, freshly hatched larvae can spin silk threads and drift on air currents for up to eight kilometres.

Feeding damage from larvae appears as holes in the leaves or irregular leaf margins. As larvae grow, whole leaves may be consumed. Each larva consumes about one square metre of leaves in its lifetime.

The distinctive hairy caterpillar has five pairs of blue and six pairs of red spots on its back.

Grey-brown adult males have a wingspan of 30 to 40 mm. Female moths are pale yellow with dark brown markings with a 40 to 70 mm wingspan and can fly distances of up to 40 km.

Spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, is a notifiable plant pest in NSW – if you think you have found one, call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881 or send a clear photograph via an online form or to biosecurity@ dpi.nsw.gov.au with your contact details.

More information is available from NSW DPI, https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ biosecurity/seasonal-pestsand-diseases/other-highrisk-pests-and-diseases/ asian-gypsy-moth

Local Land Services chair appointed

Allison Harker, a partner in a farming business at Yass, has been appointed as the Chair of the statewide Local Land Services Board. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders appointment at the Local Land Services Board meeting in Dubbo today and said her background in investment banking, agriculture and government, along with her strong involvement in her local community, puts her in good stead for the position. “I am delighted to announce Allison Harker as the new Chair of Local Land Services and would like to congratulate her on this appointment,” Mr Saunders said. “Allison is a diligent, passionate individual and has performed admirably as Acting Chair over the past 12 months. “She brings a diverse range of skills to Local Land Services and I look forward to continuing our working relationship with her and the entire Local Land Services Board into the future. “Ms Harker commences this position during a challenging time for landholders in NSW, as we continue our drought, the Covid-19 work cut out for her.” Ms Harker said it is a privilege to be involved with customers, stakeholders and Local Land Services staff and was humbled to have been appointed to the prestigious role. to continuing our collaboration with land managers in NSW to deliver valuable services and initiatives that support their businesses, agriculture and the environment. “In the wake of recent these services are incredibly important, and as an agency, we will continue to do everything we can to support the community.” The Local Land Services Board is a dedicated team who work closely with landholders and local communities to identify and deliver services that are relevant to local needs. The Local Land Services Board is made up of the 11 regional board chairs and the dedicated Local Land Services Chair.

New opportunity for on-farm forests

NSW Farmers has welcomed the state to private native forestry codes to ensure the long term sustainability of this important component of land management. The new Farm Forestry Codes of Practice will help farmers manage their native forests with certainty, according to NSW Farmers Conservation and Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie. “Years have been lost for rural land owners to manage their native forests while the process has been tied up in unnecessary red tape and restrictions,” Mrs Petrie said. “The new codes recognise the responsible management of timber on private land, and seek to take away the outdated and cumbersome regulations that have to develop this important agricultural land management activity. “With the critical shortage of timber in NSW, we welcome the release of these new codes of practice designed to facilitate this important agricultural industry.” Private Native Forestry was a sustainable manage private land and contribute to local farming and supporting industries, Mrs Petrie said. However, she said, there was still work to be done to ensure these on farm activities reached their potential. “There is a critical need for timber supplies in NSW and importing from overseas is not in Petrie said. “We need development of the codes to increase new technology and practice in the industry, and I think the Forest Stewardship Plans will be an important addition. “Ultimately, with this opportunity comes an obligation on the NSW Government to levels to Local Land the use of the codes and the economic and environmental outcomes that can be derived.” The new codes come into effect on Monday, May 2.