Australia: Hide prices up 37% in September
18/10/2013
In Australia in September, the co-product value of a heavy steer had increased 11% year-on-year to $232.63 per head, boosted by improved hide prices, according to Kurrajong Meat Technology. The average value for hides was 20% higher than in August, at $79.88 per head, and 37% higher than the corresponding period last year. Prices were buoyed by...