Currency movement, a reduced offering and supply concerns, all contributed to a remarkable week, with intense competition from the opening lot. On day one, prices increased by an average of 110-160 … [Read more...]
Central West Stud Sales
Goonigal Poll Dorsets have been operating for 12 years and will hold their 3rd Annual Sale on Tuesday 28th August at 11.30am at the Canowindra Showground. Rams will be penned by 10am for inspection … [Read more...]
Drought Feeding Tips for Your Horse
The Phoenix caught up with Jessica Jackson, Regional Sales Manager for Pryde’s EasiFeed and got some tips for horses during dry times. • Base diet on roughage (chaff, grass or hay). Horses should get … [Read more...]
Coota Park Blue-E Beef Production Field Day
Coota Park Blue-E will be holding a Beef Production Field Day on Wednesday 1st August from 10am at Coota Park, Woodstock. The Field Day will have a number of special guest speakers that will be … [Read more...]
Poisonous Plant Problems During Drought
Due to the current drought conditions, poisonous plants that have existed in a paddock for years without any obvious issues may become a problem. Usually these plants are unattractive to livestock but … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
With just under 21,000 bales offered, this week was the smallest national offering in nine years. Prices maintained strength through to the close and the overall lift in values added further to an … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
With only 36,398 bales offered this week, the wool market continued its rapid climb. A large percentage of the offering was again made up of lesser style, lower yielding wools, however despite the … [Read more...]
Conservation Grants For Landholders
Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Rick Colless has announced that applications are now open for $2 million in grants to support conservation by private landholders in NSW. Mr Colless said the … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
As the market heads into its traditional quiet period wool receivals are slowing, this combined with the historically low amount of wool being held in brokers stores, has buyers concerned about … [Read more...]
Help For Drought Affected Farmers
A new Drought Transport Fund announced last week by the NSW Government will help farmers manage livestock through dry conditions. The NSW Drought Transport Fund will provide up to $20,000 in low … [Read more...]