PHOTO: Despite a drop in market prices, the numbers at local saleyards remain strong. (Photo: Coonamble cattle sale 22 April 2026)
The old story supply and demand.
The numbers keep rolling in through most saleyards in the past few weeks, with Dubbo Tamworth, Gunnedah and Scone selling record numbers.
This has had a big impact on our markets especially cows with drops of 40 to 50 cents per kilo.
Especially the plainer types.
There is nearly a 200 cents per kilo between a fat cow . . .
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