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Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap
This week, restockers are paying premiums for young cattle to fatten, pushing the ECYI to new heights. Meanwhile, trade lamb yardings surge and weekly lamb slaughter climbs by 100,000 head.
Buyer demand surges despite external market conditions
The EYCI rose 36c in a week to reach a new record of 1,187c/kg cwt on the back of a supply increase of 6,785 head week-on-week.
Slaughter lifts as relief comes for the processing sector
Weekly kill numbers climbed as processing disruptions subsided, lifting NSW and WA lamb slaughter above 2020 levels.
Top tips for seedling recruitment
Seedling recruitment – a lower cost, higher efficiency alternative to resowing – can pay off if you plan ahead, according to producer Colin Frawley (pictured). Here are his tips for success.
New year, new ways to keep your farm records
Summer is the perfect time to get your farm records in order. Take a look at ISC’s new templates to help you keep track of everything from livestock movements to animal treatments and more.
'Serve' up skewers everyone will 'love'
Why not put these delicious beef skewers on this week's menu? This super quick recipe means less time spent cooking, more time watching the Australian Open.