To the annual mountain weaner cattle sales. Benambra sale saw strong demand for Herefords with the top steer going for $2500.

The mood was also buoyant at Omeo after solid rain across Southern Australia driving prices for some steers over $6.00 a kilo.

With what looks like an early autumn break, farmers will be deciding what they'll sow this year, and what they're willing to spend on fertilizers. The big influence on global pricing is the Middle East Conflict. You'll hear from Commonwealth Bank economist Dennis Voznesenski.

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