27 Dec Fuel for the fodder
Key PointsHay prices have fallen from the highs of last harvest. Wheat holds a premium over hay in Victoria (+30%). Hay holds a premium over wheat on the Darling...
Market Intel
26 Dec Finishing at a low but forecasting a better start
There is an argument to say you can’t take much notice of markets in the last week of trade before Christmas. Buyers are winding down in anticipation of closures, and...
25 Dec Santa brings higher pricing
Tis the season to be jolly. As we move into the festive period and Australia effectively closes shop for the next fortnight, we have seen a lift in pricing levels....
24 Dec It’s a joyful end to the year
The improved demand observed last week after successive falling weeks continued strongly in the last week of selling for 2019. Buyers found support from mills to bid strongly on another...
23 Dec Buyers check off their wish list
Processors appeared to tick off the Christmas list early this year, with plenty of supply to see sheep and lambs booked up. There was no last minute rush to fill...
20 Dec The price of GM crops
The South Australian government is debating a bill to end the moratorium on GM crop cultivation. I received information from a contact related to claims from anti-gm activists. I thought...
19 Dec “Spirited” bidding gives sellers an edge
The wool market is drawing close to the end of year recess and like many of us, exporters were spurred on to fill their orders to ensure they make shipping...
18 Dec Ovine yardings reaching a peak
It is the time of year when lamb yardings reach their seasonal high, driven largely by Victoria. It was Sheep that reached a record last week, however. This is no...
17 Dec Roll up, roll up for the wheat rollercoaster
Up, down, side to side. The rollercoaster of the grain market continues to provide excitement. As harvest advances pricing levels have risen. In this week's update we take a look...
16 Dec The record cow values didn’t last long
Just a month ago Cow prices were over 500¢, and almost the same price as the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI). This week cow prices continued to tank, while other...