Friday, April 26, 2024

Balclutha sale 18.07

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Store lamb numbers are trending down at Balclutha as the season marches on, which meant buyers had to up their game to secure lines, PGG Wrightson agent Alex Horn reported.
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Prices firmed across the board as the top lambs sold for $130-$150, and medium $110-$130. Light lambs earned $90-$110, though numbers were low at this level.

In contrast a decent yarding of prime ewes came forward, though coupled with an increase in demand the market also had a firm tone. Top lines made an impressive $180-$220, while medium types found $130-$180 and lighter, $100-$130. Lesser sorts sold for $60-$100. Firm was also the order of the day for prime lambs and the top line of 12 blackface lambs fetched $210, with heavy types making $190-$210. Medium lambs sold for $170-$190, and light, $140-$170.

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