ADDITIONAL restocker competition helped some young cattle sales lift up to 30c/kg and suitable cows hold firm. Most young cattle averaged unchanged to slightly dearer as did grown steers. Friesian steers were 15c to 20c dearer and beef cows lifted 10c to 15c/kg. The poor to plainer conditioned cows averaged 20c cheaper and beef bulls […]

THERE was another excellent offering of sheep of all weights and grades saw 11,718 being offered at Hamilton this week.

FARM crime was being addressed through the Victoria Police Farm Crime Coordination Unit (FCCU) and a roadshow will be coming to Hamilton tomorrow hoping to raise awareness of how the community can help.

THE Federal Government has recently succeeded at removing roadblocks to the exportation of canola, with exports of canola seeds to Pakistan set to resume after five years.

THE bull sale was the highlight of the Warrnambool market on Wednesday with two buyers very competitive pushing prices 10c to 15c higher for beef bulls and 20c to 35c/kg for dairy bulls.

DESPITE fewer buyers in attendance, prices were mainly around the levels of last week, with a few cheaper sales included. Cows were nearly all on an easier trend.

IN another small yarding, Hamilton agents yarded 420 lambs and 3,050 sheep.

Another small Hamilton yarding with quality sheep and lamb.

THERE was a cheaper trend throughout the market this week at Mortlake with only odd sales of restocking yearlings and the rare vealer sales firm to dearer. Grown steers sold 5c to 10c/kg easier but those to restocking averaged unchanged. Grown heifers were up to 20c cheaper while beef cows made 20c to 30c/kg less. […]

DUNKELD farmer Kelly Barnes is up for a prestigious award online tomorrow as a result of an innovative program using dog training to also break down social barriers and aid mental health. Ms Barnes is passionate about boosting the resilience of her local community by building connections through animals.