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Chris Howie: Fuel prices may impact short-term trading opportunities after rain

Phone calls have started coming in regarding short-term trading opportunities on the back of recent rain – but at present with fuel prices and a very toppy store market, it is hard enough, I think, on a short term basis…Read More

Chris Howie , 23/10/2026

Dubbo sale 22 October: Feeders, young cattle up to 20c/kg dearer

Numbers declined to 5740 head at yesterday’s sale, where feeder steers and heifers were up to 20c/kg dearer with very strong support from northern buyers. Young cattle to restockers were up to 80c/kg dearer…Read More

David Monk, NLRS, 23/10/2026

Strong result for inaugural online Wagyu-infused commercial sale

What may be Australia’s first dedicated Wagyu and Wagyu-infused commercial cattle sale has been held online, with solid results achieved for a total clearance of close to 400 head…Read More

Beef Central, 22/10/2026

Charters Towers 21 October 2026: Heavy cows average 398c in rain-impacted 2500 head yarding

Processors and live exporters were active at Charters Towers sale yesterday, where local storms limited numbers to 2500. Rates on most descriptions were stronger, in line with movements seen at other selling centres..Read More

Beef Central, 22/10/2026

Dalby sale 21 October 2026: Numbers fall to 3280 head on rain; Prices lift with restocker support

Falls of rain across the supply area along with further promising forecasts reduced numbers at Dalby to 3280 head this morning. With strong support from interstate restockers in the young cattle section, prices generally improved…Read More

Beef Central, 21/10/2026

Roma sale 20 Oct 2026: Yarding eases to 3427 head

A quality yarding of cattle penned with runs of weaners and feeders and small number bullocks with a large portion of prime cows grain and crop fattened…Read More

Beef Central, 20/10/2026

Gunnedah 20 Oct 2026: Strong competition in overall dearer market

Light steers to the restocker made from 564c to 688c and averaged 631c/kg while the light heifers made from 455c to 596c to average 516c/kg…Read More

Beef Central, 20/10/2026

Heifers show solid gains in online trading, as weather prospect pushes restockers forward

Price recovery was evident in most heifer and some steer categories in online trading this week, where the offering lifted 14 percent on last week to 11,846 head. Restockers were again active on young cattle ahead of forecast rain…Read More

Beef Central, 16/10/2026

Wagga sale 19 Oct 2026: Restockers outbidding feedlots on heavy Angus steers

Numbers increased moderately at Wagga this morning following last week’s dearer market, reaching 4400 head. Competition was strong, particularly for well-bred Angus steers under 500kg, with restockers outbidding feedlots on occasions…Read More

Leann Dax, 19/10/2026

Dubbo sale 15 October 2026: Feeder steers 15c dearer as rain influences sentiment

Feeder steers and heifers were up to 15c dearer at Dubbo yesterday, with the crossbreds enjoying the best of the rise, in a reduced yarding of 6180 head…Read More

David Monk, NLRS, 16/10/2026

Charters Towers 14 October 2026: Rain forecast lifts demand in 3100 head yarding

Recent forecasts of rain across many areas resulted in very strong demand on all classes, with quality related prices changes at Charters Towers sale this week, where 3100 head were yarded..Read More

Beef Central, 15/10/2026

Dalby sale 14 October 2026: Rain prospects reduces yarding to 3400; market generally dearer

A return to light rain across parts of the supply area reduced numbers at Dalby today to 3424 head. Like Roma yesterday, most categories were dearer, with the best of the cows averaging 388c/kg and heavy feeder steers 530c. NSW restocker support was strong. ..Read More

Beef Central, 14/10/2026

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