The north-south divide is opening up again for young cattle
The cattle market felt the chill of mid-winter this week as prices fell across the board despite slightly lower throughput. Support remains seemingly strong in the south, however seasonal conditions have been less favourable in parts of the north, putting some of the pressure we saw in the late autumn back on the system. And […]
Wintery yarding push indicators lower
Lamb and sheep markets peaked early in winter and easing prices whilst ahead of schedule remain in line with typical seasonality. With more winter condition lambs entering the yards, buyers are exercising their right to be a bit picky when it comes to what they’re paying for lambs this week. Indicators all dropped again this […]
Black Sea Escalates, Wheat Looks Away
Some weeks are just meant to humble you. This past week was one of them. The volatility we’ve seen is a timely reminder that markets don’t have to make sense. As the old traders’ saying goes, “The market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent.” Some weeks are just meant to humble you. […]