Profitable trading in lifting weaner prices

The last time we looked at cattle trading opportunities was back in May. Little has changed in terms of wider cattle values, but weaner cattle have seen demand spike in recent times. Hence we revisit our trading budget. The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) and the National Feeder Steer (Figure 1) remain closely aligned, and […]
More traditional trading likely for lamb

Sucker season is upon us in NSW, and despite the volatility of the lamb market continuing week to week through July, the general upward trend has created a bit of positivity for producers as we head for spring. Dry conditions in the more southern states could see new season lambs hit the market later than […]
Pulse plantings on the rise

Pulses plantings are on the rise again, with the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) forecasting record production in 2024-25. It’s the high-value pulses that are seeing much of the lift. Pulses are an important part of cropping rotations in all major cropping regions. Different areas use different pulses, but this […]