Daily 477 - Be like them

Farm Tender Daily - All the news from Friday, the 20th of September, 2024.

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By Dwain Duxson - An Ag Enthusiast

Be like them - This time last week, I went to a little place in the West of the Victoria called Goroke. They had an event at the newly minted Footy Clubrooms, which was well attended by about 50 locals.

I got around and had a chat with most people in the room, and one of the takeaways was that it’s been a long time since I have come across a bunch of locals who are so community-focused.

One Farmer told me when someone from a long way away asks where he’s from he always says Goroke, not near Horsham or close to the Vic/SA border. It’s unapologetically Goroke, and they can easily look it up on Google Maps.

I think the key to a better community is having a multitude of leaders. One Farming family put on the event I was at, and two other locals led the building of the new clubrooms. They are always looking for ways to improve. A good example of that is when people would ask about staying in town, but there was no accommodation, so some enterprising locals have started putting up a couple of portables where passers-by can stay. If you want to improve your local community, you could do a lot worse than emulate Goroke. Be like them. What excites you about the community you live in? How do you rate your community? Reply to [email protected]

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National Cattle prices - EYCI 670 (+1), WYCI 620 (+21), Feeder Steer 366 (+2), Heavy Steer 348 (-4), Processor Cow 295 (+1). National Sheep prices: Trade Lamb 778 (-29), Heavy Lamb 782 (-38), Restocker Lamb 655 (-4), Mutton 278 (-33). Goat prices: 287 (+2). All prices are up until Friday, the 13th of September in cents/kg. Ranges are from a week ago. Source MLA.

Today's Trends - Sales trends included Hay Balers, Hay Rakes, Cattle Panels, Cattle Crush, Headers, Tractor Tyres, Teff Seed, Tipper Trailer, Rams, Working Dogs, Prime Mover, Feed Barley, Feed Canola, and Pick-up Fronts.

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Dwain Duxson
P - 0427 011 900
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