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The Northern Rivers Times

42 RURAL NEWS

April 3, 2025!!!!!

CASINO NORTHERN RIVERS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE – PRIME CATTLE MARKET REPORT (26 MARCH 2025) Prime Cattle Draw Strong Results at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange A total of 1,147 head of prime cattle were yarded at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange (NRLX) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, with solid competition across all categories reflecting seasonal conditions and continued buyer demand. Standout performers included well-finished steers and cows, both attracting strong bidding and contributing significantly to the sale’s total value of over $1.26 million. Steers reached the highest price of the day at 422.2 c/kg, averaging 347.9 c/kg and up to $1,904/head. Cows made up the largest yarding, with heavier types pushing the top price to 322.2 c/kg and averaging $1,343 per head. Bulls and bullocks also met strong demand, with well-

BEAUDESERT BARTHOLOMEW & CO MARKET REPORT Brangus Steers Top $1710 at Strong Beaudesert Store Sale A larger yarding of quality feeder and restocker steers met solid demand at the Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday, with agents Bartholomew & Co reporting strong competition from both local and travelled buyers. The standout line of the day came from the Coplick Family of Tallebudgera, whose 2½-year-old Brangus steers sold to a top of $1710. Potential breeder heifers and PTIC cows remained fully firm on rates from the previous store sale. Sale Highlights – Steers: • Brangus Steers (2½ yrs) – Coplick Family, Tallebudgera – $1710 • Limousin X Steers – John, Beryl & Scott Gittins, Kagaru – $1520 • Droughtmaster & Charolais Steers (15–18 mths) – O’Neill Family, MT Oweenee Station, Charters Towers – Top $1430 (from a line of 312 head) • Limousin Steers (14 mths) – Jenny Jobson, Chambers

WARWICK LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORT – WARWICK & DISTRICT WEEK ENDING 28 MARCH 2025 Despite the wet weather across the state, livestock markets continued to operate steadily, with the Southern Downs region receiving beneficial local rainfall that did not significantly impact stock movement to market. However, flooding in Western Queensland did prevent some vendors from transporting livestock. Cattle Market Overview A total of 1,295 head were yarded, with market sentiment mixed due to limited processing capacity (impacted by flooding) and uncertainty around international tariffs. Lighter types dominated the yarding, resulting in a market that held mostly firm, though some categories eased slightly. Cattle Highlights: • Bulls: Averaged 264.9c/kg, topped at 328.2c/kg ($1,533.12 – $2,680.68) • Cows: Averaged 253.5c/kg, topped at 311.2c/kg ($1,295.05 – $2,319.48) • Feeder Heifers: Averaged 275.85c/kg, topped at 330.2c/kg ($978.93 – $1,617.98) • Feeder Steers: Averaged 326.6c/kg, topped at 400c/kg ($1,130.82 – $1,742.84) • Heifers: Averaged 307.6c/kg, topped at 360c/kg ($1,495.00 – $2,020.32) • Manufacturing Steers: Averaged 298.79c/kg, topped at 327.2c/kg ($1,638.73 – $1,831.83) • Steers: Averaged 328.4c/kg, topped at 364.2c/kg ($1,779.69 – $2,489.56)

muscled bulls topping at $2,900. Heifers and vealer bulls drew attention from restockers, with lighter types fetching competitive prices. Despite ongoing climatic variability, the market remained steady, supported by feeder, restocker, and processor demand. As April approaches, demand for quality, finished cattle is expected to hold firm. For sale results or upcoming schedules, contact NRLX. STORE CATTLE SALE SUMMARY – 27 MARCH 2025 Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange (NRLX) Total Yarded: 2,826 head Total Lots: 327 Total Weight: 789,260 kg Total Sale Value: $3,199,662.75 Price Range: 200.0 – 476.0 c/kg Average Price: 405.4 c/kg Average Value per Head: $1,132.22

• Head Yarded: 1,215 • Lots Offered: 149 • Price Range: 200.0 – 452.0 c/kg • Average Price: 355.7 c/kg • Value Range: $449.50 – $1,509.36 • Average Value per Head: $977.47 • Total Weight: 333,905 kg • Total Value: $1,187,621.55 Steers • Head Yarded: 1,611 • Lots Offered: 178 • Price Range: 390.0 – 476.0 c/kg • Average Price: 441.9 c/kg • Value Range: $755.38 – $1,840.00 • Average Value per Head: $1,248.94 • Total Weight: 455,355 kg • Total Value: $2,012,041.20

Breakdown by Stock Type Heifers

This strong sale result reflects continued demand for quality store cattle, with steers attracting particularly strong prices and contributing the highest total value to the market

Flat – $1410 • Brangus X Steers (15 mths) – Greg Thomas, Laravale – $1340 • Charbray Steers (14 mths) – Drynan Family, Innisplain – $1300 • Droughtmaster X Steers – Signal & Ward, Roadvale – $1350 • Charolais Weaner Steers – Jim & Rachel Hardgrave, Palen Creek – $1340 • Limousin X Steers (14 mths) – James & Sue Kemp, Christmas Creek – $1280 • Droughtmaster Steers (14 mths) – Suter & Dalzell, Lamington – $1210 • Santa X Weaner Steers – Coochin Coochin Farming Co, Boonah – $1180 • Brangus X Steers (12 mths) – Chad Mills, Gilston – $1110 • Santa Steers (12 mths) – Wayne Cahalane, Kerry – $1090 • Limousin Steers (12 mths) – Kevin & Ann Venz, Laravale – $1010 • Charolais X Weaner Steers – Brian & Judy Manderson, Tamrookum Creek – $950 • Droughtmaster Weaner Steers – Clint & Deborah

Gallagher, Purga – $900 • Chris & Christine Franklin, Oakey Creek – $890 • Charolais X Weaner Steers – Cliff Kroesen, Lamington – $830 Sale Highlights – Heifers: • Senepol Heifers (14 mths) – Coplick Family – $1100 • Brahman Heifers (15 mths) – K & G Contractors Pty Ltd, Beaudesert – $1090 • Charolais X Heifers (12 mths) – Drynan Family – $890 • Jim & Rachel Hardgrave – $870 • Charbray Heifers (12 mths) – James & Jessie Brook, Tamrookum – $840 • Charolais X Heifers (12 mths) – Buckley & Lynam, Laravale – $820 • Santa Gertrudis X Heifers (12 mths) – Wayne Cahalane – $760 Cows & Calves / PTIC: • PTIC Charbray Cows – Coplick Family – $1600 • Droughtmaster Cows & Calves – Drynan Family – $1560 • Senepol X Cows – George Kaiser, Logan Village – $1260 The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday, 5 April, commencing at 9:30am.

• Vealer Heifers: Averaged 276.3c/kg, topped at 330c/kg ($647.15 – $1,023.00) • Vealer Steers: Averaged 320.2c/kg, topped at 416.2c/kg ($717.58 – $1,002.70) Overall Market: • Average Price: 289.9c/kg • Average per Head: $1,097.42 • Top Sale: $2,680.68

Thomas Foods – $190; Hoggets 61.6kg – $138; Ewes – $89 • Lindenmayer Family: Dorper x lambs 53.5kg to Take It Easy Meats – $194 • Bill & Trish Krause: Dorper lambs 56.1kg – $220; 51kg – $216; Dorper ram – $92 • Poggio F/T: Dorper lambs 48kg – $176; 46.6kg – $170 • Terrica Station: Trade lambs 46.2kg – $140; lighter lambs to restockers ranged from $128.50 to $82 • Chelmer Past Co: Dorper hoggets 72.5kg to Thomas Foods – $140 • McLean Farms: Dorper wethers to GR Prime – $105 • Hurley & Weiss: Dorper ewes to Thomas Foods – $100 Pigs Pig numbers were slightly lower heading into the Easter period, yet demand pushed prices higher across categories: • Sows: $148 – $268 • Pork: $200 – $225 • Light Pork: Up to $228 • Stores: $96 – $200 • Boars: Sold to $70 Poultry Poultry numbers remained strong with diverse offerings and competitive bidding: • Guinea Fowl: Up to $24 • Ducklings: To $14 • Ducks: To $17 • Geese: To $10 • Drakes: To $25 • Pullets: To $18 • Roosters: To $14 • Hens: To $30 • Female Chickens: Peaked at $38/head

Sheep & Lamb Market Report – APL/McDougall & Sons Agents and vendors presented 2,485 head, with yardings largely comprised of light trade and feed-on types — around 80% of the total yarding — which impacted buyer competition and resulted in lower average prices across most categories. Stock was drawn from local regions, New England, Western areas, the Darling Downs, and Traprock. Market Results: • Lambs: Topped at $229, averaged $116.40 (down $1/ head) • Hoggets: Topped at $147, averaged $80.71 (down $14/ head) • Ewes: Topped at $132, averaged $60.40 (down $23/ head) • Wethers: Topped at $129, averaged $65.44 (down $11/ head) • Ram Lambs: Topped at $154, averaged $74.80 (down $7/head) • Rams: Topped at $92, averaged $66.20 (up $7/head) Yard Average: $96.21/head — down $5 week-on-week Notable Sales: • Reimers Family: Shorn XB lambs 47.3kg to GR Prime – $185 • Russell & Jackie Hughes: Suffolk lambs 53kg to

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