Broad Merino volumes on the rise

The flip side to falling fine Merino volumes as a consequence of improved seasonal conditions is the increase in broad Merino micron production. This article takes a look at this trend. Supply trends in livestock based commodities tend to be slower moving than for the cropping industries. Wool in particular has slow moving trends as […]
Should we be trading heavier steers?

With young cattle prices reaching some extreme highs, plenty of feed about, and a La Niña forecast, there is plenty of thought going into what cattle are best to buy. We had a query last week on whether heavier feeder type cattle might be less risky than buying light ones, so we’ll have a look […]
What ewes owe you

Speculation about what the coming replacement ewe sale season will bring is not uncommon at this time of year. Looking back just a couple of years, conversations were around the magical number three being before ewe prices ($300 +). Then along came 2019 and despite crippling drought in many areas, the even more mystical number […]