Roma Saleyards market report – Tuesday, 25 March

Litchfield steers with Nutrien Roma agent Brodie Hurley

Yarding: 4095 Change: -2617

It was all oilskins and umbrellas at the Roma Saleyards today with prices holding firm on last week’s sale.

Just over 4,000 head were yarded at today’s sale, with all regular processors, backgrounders, and feedlotters present and actively bidding amongst the ongoing rain.

Several large lines of quality steers and heifers were on offer under the hammer.

Holding steady with the rain, there were improved rates across numerous categories including yearling steers in the 400 to 480kg weight range and upwards of almost 30c/kg for grown steers over 600kg.

Cattle were yarded primarily from the local Maranoa supply district and western regions, including Injune, Taroom, Morven, Barcaldine, and Roma.

The yarding also included several consignments from both northern and southern regions, with cattle sourced from as far as Coober Pedy and Marree in South Australia.

The quality and selection of cattle on offer once again showcased Roma Saleyards as the marketplace of choice.

Litchfield Pastoral Co, from Wilpoorinna Station, Marree, South Australia offloaded a total of 339 steers and heifers at today’s sale.

A quality line of Angus cross steers averaged 416c/kg weighing 298kg for a return average of $1233/hd.

A heavier pen of 26 Angus cross steers fetched 392c/kg, weighing at 365kg to make $1433/hd.

A further pen of 22 Angus cross steers sold for 420c/kg to weigh 322kg and returned $1354/hd.

The line was consigned through Nutrien as seen here with livestock agent Brodie Hurley.

Reynella heifers with GDL Mitchell agent Jason Belz

The heifer job impressed today with just shy of 1,800 head consigned.

Reynella Grazing, Charleville offloaded a large line of 156 Droughtmaster cross heifers to average 357c/kg weighing 469kg and returned $1673/hd.

On the heavier end, two pens of the Droughtmaster cross heifers sold for 356c/kg weighing 490kg and returned $1746/hd.

A further two pens fetched 360ckg to weigh 478kg and returned $1720/hd.

Three pens sold for a straight 357c/kg to weigh 450kg and returned $1611/hd.

The line was consigned through Grant Daniel & Long, seen here with Mitchell livestock agent Jason Belz.

Producer David Chandler (left) and Nutrien Livestock agent Brodie Hurley (right) with Chandler heifers

The Chandler family from ‘Cobbadah’ Injune offloaded a quality line of 121 Charolais cross and Simmental cross heifers at today’s sale.

The five pens sold for a straight 346c/kg weighing an average 397kg to return $1374/hd.

The heaviest pen weighed in at 429kg to fetch $1486/hd.

Hailing from Injune, the Chandler family run a breeder operation targeting largely the weaner and feeder markets.

David Chandler noted the payoff for retaining his December weaners for longer, instead aiming to target the feeder market around the 400kg weight range.

The line was consigned through Nutrien Roma, seen here with producer David Chandler and livestock agent Brodie Hurley.

NLRS Commentary:

Well with great falls of rain in the supply district Roma Agents yarded 4,095 head. Cattle were drawn from NSW SA and the major supply area of QLD. All the regular processors feedlotters and backgrounders present and active with the market firm for steers. Meat works bullocks heavy heifers and cows were dearer.

Yearling steers 200 to 280kg sold from 303c to 434c/kg for the better lines. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg also sold to 434c to be 5c to 10c/kg stronger than last sale. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg made from 308c to 392c/kg. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg steers sold to improved rates and made to 368c/kg. Yearling steers over 480kg topped 322c/kg.

Yearling heifers under 200kg sold to 308c/kg. Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg with the majority selling from 290c to 322c/kg for better types. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg improved slightly and made to 334c/kg. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg also gained in price and sold to 350c/kg. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg sold to 361c/kg to processors. Yearling heifers over 480kg made from 304c to 346c/kg.

Grown steers 500 to 600kg topped 361c/kg almost 30c/kg dearer than last sale. A small number of bullocks over 600kg made to 335c/kg. Heavy heifers over 540kg topped 356c/kg. Another good run of cows penned and sold to stronger demand. The 2 score cows 400 to 520kg with the majority selling from 210c to 272c/kg. The 3 score cows over 520kg topped 300c/kg.

Bulls over 600kg topped 311c/kg. Bulls 450 to 600kg made to 296c/kg. Bulls under 450kg sold from 240c to 374c/kg. A large run of cows & calves penned and sold from $800/hd to $1950/hd.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 4,095 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 404c/kg and averaged 374c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 434c/kg and averaged 370c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 434c/kg and averaged 377c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 392c/kg and averaged 353c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 368c/kg and averaged 343c/kg.

Litchfeild Pastoral Co, Wilpoorinna Station, Marree sold Angus cross steers to 434c/kg, reaching a top of $1,433 to average $1,200.  The Angus heifers sold to 334c/kg, reaching a top of 1,138 to average $881.

GB & RE Turnbull, Willamurra, Brewarrina sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 434c/kg, reaching a top of $1,248 to average $1,119.  The cows and calves sold to $1,825 to average $1,119.

DG & DL Carter, Elsinore, Blackall sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 420c/kg, reaching a top of $1,302 to average $1,262.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 320c/kg, reaching a top of $963 to average $960.

AF, GR & LA Seawright, Wyoming, Jackson sold Brahman cross steers to 398c/kg, reaching a top of $1,132 to average $1,034.  The Hereford cross heifers sold to 320c/kg, reaching a top of $1,036 to average $783.

A Dennehy, Tathumnarra, Augathella sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 396c/kg, reaching a top of $1,114 to average $1,114.

Scott Ridley, Talegar, Coonamble sold Charolais cross steers to 388c/kg, reaching a top of $1,500 to average $1,197.

NB & SD Courtice, Ladas Downs, Glenmorgan sold Angus cross steers to 370c/kg, reaching a top of $1,345 to average $1,250.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 316c/kg, reaching a top of $1,014 to average $1,014.

CJ Melcer, Roma sold Charbray steers to 362c/kg, reaching a top of $1,455 to average $1,455.

IH & SE Johnston, Downsview, Roma sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 361c/kg, reaching a top of $2,154 to average $2,084.

Saltbush Ag, Cowarie Station, Marree sold Hereford steers to 354c/kg, reaching a top of $1,155 to average $965.  The Hereford heifers sold to 258c/kg, reaching a top $771 to average $627.

Heifers under 200kg topped at 308c/kg and averaged 265c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 322c/kg and averaged 268c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 334c/kg, averaging 295c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 346c/kg, averaging 296c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 360c/kg, averaging 335c/kg.

Reynella Grazing, Reynella, Charleville sold Droughtmaster cross heifers to 360c/kg, reaching a top of $1,772 to average $1,672.

DJ & NH Chandler, Cobbadah, Injune sold Charolais cross heifers to 346c/kg, reaching a top of $1,731 to average $1,300.

GS & CJ White, Marionvale, Surat sold Charolais cross heifers to 338c/kg, reaching a top of $1,191 to average $1,160.

BJ & WR Taylor, Marjundale, Injune sold Charolais heifers to 330c/kg, reaching a top of $1,071 to average $994.

JL & LI Davidson, Swanhill, Blackall sold Droughtmaster cross heifers to 316c/kg, reaching a top of $1,644 to average $904.

WJ, & EC Groat Family Trust, Lorraine, Orallo sold Droughtmaster cross heifers to 315c/kg, reaching a top of $1,243 to average $1,097.

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 273c/kg and averaged 232c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 299c/kg, averaging 265c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 300c/kg, averaging 283c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 312c/kg, averaging 289c/kg.

BS Conroy, Penrose, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis cross cows to 312c/kg, reaching a top of $1,873 to average $1,807.

Winnathoola Pastoral Co, Winnathoola, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross cows to 300c/kg, reaching a top of $1,961 to average $1,767.

Wright Discretionary Trust, Moorabinda, Taroom sold Braford cross cows to 296c/kg, reaching a top of $1,932 to average $1,439.

EST JW Golden, Dragon Crest, Yuleba sold Hereford cross cows to 280c/kg, reaching a top of $1,747 to average $1,420.  The Hereford cross bulls sold to 295c/kg, reaching a top of $2,642 to average $2,510.

Rosehearty Grazing Co, Koonong Downs, Muckadilla sold Santa Gertrudis cross cows & calves sold to $1,950, to average $1,809.

Sources: Roma Saleyards/Maranoa Regional Council, NLRS