Armidale Cattle Report

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Report Date: 24th September 2026

Total Yarding: 870

Commentary

870 cattle were scanned in Armidale this week an increase of almost 400 from a fortnight ago. It was a mixed quality yarding with a large percentage of cattle presenting in store condition. All major buyers were present for an overall much softer market.

Yearling cattle to the trade made from 340c to 442c/kg. Yearling steers to feed made from 465c to 510c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed were over 30c cheaper to make from 400c to 482c/kg. Light steers to the restocker were 40c cheaper and more in places to make from 470c to 568c/kg to average 516c/kg. Light heifers to the restocker were up to 80c cheaper to make from 400c to 462c and average 431c/kg.

Prime grown cattle to the processor topped at 452c/kg. Cows ranged between 25c – 30c cheaper. 2 score cows made from 310c to 348c/kg 3 score cows made from 340c to 369c/kg 4 score prime heavy weight cows made from 370c to 378c/kg. The best of the heavy bulls got to 393c/kg.

Hamish Hosegood.