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Katanning Regional Saleyards report, July 15

Numbers were down for a total yarding of 3,304 sheep and lambs at Katanning on Wednesday, July 15.

WA cattle marketMt Barker Regional Saleyards report, July 16

Numbers were down at Mt Barker for a total yarding of 736 head of mixed quality cattle on Thursday, July 16.

Beyond the saleyardsDrop in volume drives slight rise

Processor grids were lower across the country last week. Over east, prices eased from more than $9/kg with some processors back to around $8.50/kg.

Rob Kelly

Wa cattle marketBoyanup Saleyards report, July 14

Boyanup saleyards yarded 180 head of cattle, down 29 head, on Tuesday, July 14.

WA Cattle and SheepMuchea Livestock Centre report, July 13

There were 1762 head of cattle and 3400 sheep and lambs yarded at Muchea Livestock Centre this week.

WA Sheep MarketKatanning Regional Saleyards report, July 8

Numbers were down for a total yarding of 5,091 sheep and lambs at Katanning on July 8.

WA Cattle marketMt Barker Regional Saleyards report, July 9

Numbers were down for a total yarding of 941 head of mixed quality cattle at Mt Barker on Thursday, July 9.

WA Cattle MarketKatanning Regional Saleyards report, July 1

Numbers were down for a total yarding of 6,684 sheep and lambs at Katanning on Wednesday, July 1.

WA Cattle MarketMt Barker Regional Saleyards report, July 2

Numbers were up for a total yarding of 1,534 head of good quality cattle at Mt Barker today, July 2.

Mt Barker Regional Saleyards report, June 18Mt Barker Regional Saleyards report, June 18

Numbers were down for a small yarding of 471 head of mixed quality cattle at Mt Barker on Thursday, June 18.

Beyond the saleyardsLamb prices give us a little cheer

In WA, lamb prices increased slightly last week after several weeks of stagnant public bids with V&V Walsh increasing its XB lamb price by $0.20 to $8.20.

Rob Kelly

Katanning ReportKatanning Regional Saleyards report, June 17

Numbers were down over 8,000 head for a total yarding of 7,164 sheep and lambs at Katanning on Wednesday, June 17.

Wool marketEMI slides to close at 1,171¢ after two weeks on the up

After two consecutive weeks of rises the Australian market was unable to continue its upward trajectory this week, instead recording general losses.

Mt Barker Regional Saleyards report, June 11Mt Barker Regional Saleyards report, June 11

Numbers were up for a total yarding of 819 head of mixed quality cattle at Mt Barker today.

Katanning reportKatanning Regional Saleyards report, June 10

Numbers were up nearly 5,000 head for a total yarding of 16,034 sheep and lambs at Katanning today.

Escaping volatilityElders delivers strong half-year results

It’s been a tumultuous year for Elders, with devastating bushfires and COVID-19, but on the upside there’s been drought-breaking rain across many parts of Australia.

Jenne Brammer

Shares surgeGraincorp swings to bumper half-year profit

GrainCorp has swung to a half-year profit of $388 million following the sale of its Australian Bulk Liquid Terminals business and demerger of United Malt.

Smooth appointmentPilbara pastoralist a smooth appointment for Kalium

Kalium Lakes announced today that Brent Smoothy, who oversees a vast pastoral portfolio in WA’s north, would join the company’s board alongside another incoming non-executive director, Mark Sawyer.

Zach Relph

Money securedAustralian Potash completes $2 million share placement

The aspiring sulphate of potash producer told shareholders this morning it had received firm commitment for $2 million through a placement of 40 million fully paid ordinary shares at 5¢ each.

Zach Relph

Online hikePerth regenerative food start-up’s online sales soar

Monthly online sales orders for its products, which includes grass-fed beef and lamb sourced from WA farmers, had increased from 51 orders in February to 388 orders last month.

Zach Relph

Exploration pauseAspiring SOP producer halts exploration amid pandemic

Trigg Mining told shareholders this morning it had suspended all field-based exploration at its Lake Throssell target, near Laverton, “until circumstances permit a return to the field”.

Zach Relph

Fast FoodFood delivery no longer out of box

“But the fast-paced consumer convenience (is growing) because people are impatient.”

Zach Relph

Potash potentialTrigg drills down on potential for potash

Trigg Mining confirmed last Monday a geophysics team and an air-core drill rig had mobilised at its 2350sqkm Laverton Links SOP project to determine its mineral resource estimate.

Zach Relph