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7th January 2025

PM Edition

Weaner sales kick off: Hot competition at Wodonga

It’s that time of year again. Weaners are yarded and ready to be sold. Our experts are at the sales – here’s everything you need to know.

Top weaner prices by weight, breed, vendor

Steers and heifers are selling to strong demand at the 2025 weaner sales. Use our interactive graphic to search the best prices at each selling centre.

Study reveals impact of 2023-24 on livestock producer balance sheets

A new report has revealed for the first time the true impact of the 2023-24 financial year on Victorian livestock producer finances and their ability to pay down debt. See the deta...

Leading Victorian egg farm sold

A leading national egg company has announced its acquisition of a Victorian family egg farm with more than 50 years of history.

Victorian Nationals reshuffle

The Victorian Nationals have created a new public land portfolio in response to public anger at Labor’s push to create more national parks.

Commercial kangaroo harvest changes kick in from 2025

Commercial harvest of kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula is no longer allowed, with producers saying expensive exclusionary fencing is “the only thing left to do” to protect pro...

‘There’s room in the market for everyone’

Producers of high-value artisanal agricultural produce are highlighting the importance of the sector as it faces major headwinds in 2025.