DIGGING DEEPER - From Cattle to Crops: Navigating Gippsland's Agricultural Shifts

Send us a textIn this episode of 'Digging Deeper,' Alistair from Gippsland Ag Group welcomes regular guest Morgan Davies from Elders to discuss the current state of the livestock market. They cover topics such as the recent sale of cattle in Barnawartha, seasonal market conditions, cattle and sheep price trends, and processing details for various livestock classes in Victoria. They also touch on how farming seasons can change rapidly, the impact on producers, and the importance of looking after each other's well-being in the farming community. The episode wraps up with Q&A on processing plants and livestock buyer dynamics.00:00 Introduction to Digging Deeper Season Two00:43 Guest Introduction: Morgan Davies from Elders01:01 Cattle Sales and Market Insights02:17 Weekend Activities and Family Life02:49 Hat Delivery and Upcoming Guest03:42 Seasonal Shifts and Market Trends04:37 Hay and Grain Market Dynamics05:58 Cattle Prices and Market Conditions10:08 Sheep and Lamb Market Overview12:59 Processing Questions and Industry Insights13:28 Challenges in Regional Victoria's Meat Processing13:34 Distribution of Meat Processing Plants15:05 Export and Domestic Meat Processing16:16 Midfield's Dominance in the Market18:16 Buyer Competition and Market Dynamics20:44 Optimal Livestock for Market23:36 Changes in Livestock Size and Efficiency24:34 Importance of Livestock Temperament27:10 Final Thoughts and Seasonal Reflections

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