Restockers benched but weaner premium holds

Shan Goodwin
Updated January 15 2019 - 3:15pm, first published 3:14pm
ON OFFER: The action at the Hamilton Independent Agents Angus steer sale in Victoria  last week where 3585 were penned.   PHOTO: Murray Arnel.
ON OFFER: The action at the Hamilton Independent Agents Angus steer sale in Victoria last week where 3585 were penned. PHOTO: Murray Arnel.

WITH restockers benched across the vast majority of Australia’s cattle growing regions due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, the solid premium for weaners recorded in the south so far is unlikely to hold for long.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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