Drought-stricken cattle farmers are destocking much of their remaining breeders and young cattle throughout Central Queensland and New South Wales.
Saleyards in New England’s North West reflect this decision as yards throughout the region saw up to 4,000 cattle, breaking local records.
Luke Scicluna, the general manager of Davidson and Cameron and Gunnedah, says scarcity of water was the last straw for cattle producers trying to hold on and wait for a break.
Scicluna’s fellow producer, Lisa Bates, added it does make you think if there is going to be any cattle left at the end of it.