Cows are increasingly making up a high percentage of prime cattle market yardings as producer consign breeding stock to lighten stocking rates in the dry conditions.

SUICIDE rates among young Australians are sitting at an alarming level despite efforts by mental health organisations and governments to develop prevention strategies.

Domestic cattle prices are expected to “simmer nicely” during 2018, according to a new industry report.

INITIALLY it was the better quality carcase of the Dorper lamb that drove an operational change at Mackrells Elite Meats butcher shops located within a 40 kilometre radius of Echuca.

The Victorian government says a new review has given it confidence in the state's water markets.