I caught up with Joe Keppel, Landmark manager from Wandoan. Joe, who has been an agent in Wandoan for many years, told me that the season around the Wandoan district is extremely patchy.
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“From Wandoan to Eidsvold is very dry especially around the ‘Sujeewong’ to Eidsvold area. The Durong /Flag Springs area received up to 75mm on March 4. A few isolated areas around the Guluguba district are in good order. Cattle generally over the district are still doing well even in the drier areas.”
Joe said that producers are keeping a close watch on feed reserves as winter approaches. “At this stage there have not been any forced sales due to the dry conditions. Oats growers will plant on the next rain,” he said.
Joe was able to book in steers to a Downs feedlot last week for delivery next week. He indicated that the price was quite good.
Tom Cuskelly, Elders, Moura, has advised that Elders, Moura will conduct the Central Queensland Cattle and Trade Field Day at Moura Saleyards on Tuesday March 21 and Wednesday March 22. Entries for this feature show and sale close at midday on Friday March 17, with sale curfew 7pm Tuesday March 21. 1300 cattle are booked at this stage.
Tom said excellent prize money and vouchers were being offered for the six classes on the day. The Grand Champion Pen of the sale will receive a Leicht’s CIA cattle crush valued at $5000. I am sure this show and sale will attract a very top line up of quality cattle. For further details on this event contact Tom Cuskelly 0428 971 827 or Elders Moura (07) 4997 7000.
Toowoomba Livestock Agents reported a fall in numbers from 1300 to 600 at this week’s sale. The cause of this drop in numbers could be attributed to two factors – one that the market easing and some patchy and useful rainfall with producers holding on to stock looking for an increase in rates.
Producers are keeping a close watch on feed reserves as winter approaches.
Agents from the Central and North West Queensland have reported that quite a number of cattle are starting to truck out of the areas that have missed out on follow up rain after the very good August and September falls. There will be more details to follow in next week’s edition.
Roma Combined Agents have booked 4545 cattle for this week’s sale. Brian Fisher, Watkins & Co, advised that their company will yard 750 Brafords in the Annual Braford Show and Sale this week.
Next week we look forward to a full round up of news on the feedlot industry.
