Jamie-Lee Oldfield

China's appetite for Australian beef hasn’t waned with the start of a new year, with export figures to the country continuing to surge.

As sheep producers across the country wait to see what the weather will do, there has been much talk about just how high ewe prices will go when the rain comes.

PRIME cattle prices dropped again in early trading this week, despite likely future supply restrictions and a rising global market.

A temporary bluetongue virus zone lifted in December 2017 is still restricting trade to China from some Victorian properties.

A rise in Merino fleece prices was counteracted by a dip in crossbred and carding returns this week.

Wool supplies are still tight, despite last week having the largest offering since April.

Landmark International has spent $14.5 million securing Victorian weaners this year.

Artificial insemination allows the best of the best sires to be used across the board at Ennerdale Poll Herefords.