Livestock Market Update 24 January 2020
Peter Moore joins Mark Leishman on Country TV for the first Livestock Roundup of the year.
Drought
With temperatures soaring around the country, drought is on the mind of farmers. A lot of stock is being traded where farmers are starting to destock with a longer dry spell potentially on the horizon.
The Year Ahead
Sheep meat price looks strong internationally, beef prices are looking firm. Mark and Peter also chat about what PGG Wrightson has to offer farmers around the country.
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