Rural

17 March 2026

Rain brings mixed relief for Australian farmers

Recent widespread rainfall across parts of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia is providing cautious optimism for drought-affected farming communities. Farmers have welcomed the break in dry conditions, with early signs of impro...

17 March 2026

Cattle markets – Laidley

717 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. Cattle held their strong values, with cows and feeders selling to increased rates. All descriptions met solid competition, with western buyers prominent. Barbara DuPlessis, Ireda...

17 March 2026

Ag hits $100B milestone four years early

Australian agriculture will exceed $100 billion in production value this year — four years ahead of its 2030 target — with the cotton industry among the sectors helping drive the record result. The latest forecasts from the Australian Bureau of Agric...

17 March 2026

Brisbane Valley weaners start to flow, Charolais X weaner steers sell to $1650/head

A quality yarding of 1,118 head was presented at Toogoolawah Store Sale on the 20th of February, with heavy feeder steers topping the market at $2,500 and maintaining the strong rates achieved at the previous fortnight’s sale. Backgrounder and weaner...

9 March 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 686 head of cattle. A good yarding of heavy pasture fed steers that sold to fully firm rates, with the leads of milk & 2 tooth steers returning $2700. Heavy cows and 4-6 tooth heifers sold in line...

9 March 2026

Cattle markets – Woodford

357 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale Monday. The market remained fully firm to dearer, with processors, feedlots and restockers all operating with strong rates. Younger steers sold to a stronger market with Western and local bu...

3 March 2026

Entries open for 2027 Ekka Wagyu Challenge

Australian Wagyu producers can gain access to some of the most comprehensive genetic benchmarking and carcass performance data in the world, with entries now open for the Royal Queensland Show’s (Ekka) 2027 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge presented...

2 March 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported an increased yarding of 895 head of cattle. Over 280 cows were yarded and the quality lines sold to a much dearer market. Heavy steers and ox also saw a price increase with a full panel of buyers in attendance...

2 March 2026

Cattle markets

612 HEAD were sold Thursday, 19th February, at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale. The market continued its strong trend, with all buyers in operation. Feeder steers sold to a solid market, as did all descriptions of steers. Heifers again met solid...