MLA: Weekly market wrap | Sheep projections | Profit-boosting research
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Cattle and sheep market wrap
Restocker lamb demand places upward pressure on prices this week, while feeder buyers continue to dominate the west’s WYCI yardings.
National flock rebuild gains momentum
The national flock is predicted to grow by 4.9% to 74.4 million head in 2022, reaching its highest level since 2013.
Cattle weights hit all-time
highs
Cattle weights have never been higher, with adult cattle weighing in at 315.5kg/head on average in the three months to December 2021.
Boosting skills to boost reproductive performance
Improving heifer reproduction from weaning to second calving is being explored by a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) in SA. Elke Hocking shares her insights and the value in joining a PDS.
Additional $803m in benefits for producers
Producers who participated in MLA’s on-farm training programs over the past five years can expect to receive $803m in additional benefits by 2045 – and $52.6m of that in 2021–22 alone.
Prove your herd’s worth
For beef producer Matt Brown (pictured left), NLIS tags provide the information he needs to not only verify but progress the genetics and eating quality of his herd for maximum profit.
Take a san choy bau
If you’re looking for a super simple, quick and delicious weeknight dinner, you’ve come to the right place. This easy beef mince san choy bau is a lifesaver for busy families.