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DIGGING DEEPER - AG CHATS WITH AL
DIGGING DEEPER - Livestock Insights: Forecasting With Morgs
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Host Al welcomes back stock agent Morgan Davies to discuss current livestock markets and seasonal conditions in Gippsland and beyond. Morgan reports strong cattle prices at local sales, including light cows around $3–$3.50/kg, bullocks up to $3,700–$3,800, and light black weaner steers reaching $7/kg, with feeders and feedlot/paddock prices also elevated. He notes cattle are moving back north after earlier flows into Victoria, and suggests producers consider selling in the next few months while supply remains tight, though weather risk and El Niño messaging are on people’s minds. They discuss forward contracts (around 20% of their throughput), the need to honor contract commitments, and strong sheep and lamb markets, including $9 sheep and lamb contracts around $11.80, with skin values driven by leather and wool recovery. They briefly cover regional rainfall patterns, upcoming spring sales, and local football before closing with the quote, “The rain fixes everything.”
00:00 Podcast Intro
00:58 Morgan Returns Banter
01:26 Memes and Clickbait
02:19 Cattle Prices Snapshot
03:07 Weaner Market Highs
04:02 Cattle Heading North
05:06 Weather Watch and El Nino
07:11 Selling Strategy Outlook
09:03 Forward Contracts Explained
11:33 Sheep and Lamb Market
12:20 Skin Value Breakdown
13:05 Finished Lambs Trend
13:23 Store Lamb Trading Risks
13:54 District Rain Check
14:25 Spring Warm Up Timing
15:31 East Gippsland Outlook
16:11 Spring Sales Calendar
16:28 Sports and Footy Banter
17:47 Local Footy Wrap
18:51 Coaching the Juniors
19:40 Quotes and Closing Thanks