Sherryn and Laurie Hanna of Mitchell Terrawarra

Yarding: 2218 Change: -1877 (two weeks prior)

A short but sweet sale at the Roma Saleyards saw a price jump across all categories coming off the back of a week’s hiatus from the regular Tuesday sale.

Just under 2200 head of cattle were yarded, with all regular processors, backgrounders, and lotfeeders present and bidding.

Several quality lines of steers and heifers were snapped up by an active buyer, the laneways buzzing with vendors and families throughout the morning.

The market improved across all categories.

The yarding featured cattle consigned primarily from the local Maranoa supply district, including Mitchell, Wallumbilla, St George, Taroom, Glenmorgan, Charleville and Injune.

The Roma Saleyards community continues to think of our neighbours to the west as they continue to battle the effects of flooding in their communities.

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

Top X agent Billy Swain with producer Bill Harris

Bill Harris of ‘Quebec’, Roma, offloaded a quality line of 50 Charolais cross steers to average 365c/kg weighing 626kg for an average return of $2,289/hd.

Taking advantage of the lift in demand for heavier steers, the top pen of steers made 350c/kg to weigh 732kg and returned $2,563/hd.

A further two pens fetched a straight 370c/kg, weighing at 611kg to average $2,264/hd.

The lighter end of the Charolais cross line fetched 380c/kg for an average weight of 543kg.

The line was consigned through Top X Roma as seen here with Livestock Agent Billy Swain and producer Bill Harris.

Elders Livestock Agent Dave Philips with Sherryn and Laurie Hanna of Terrarara, Mitchell

Laurie and Sherryn Hanna of ‘Terrarara’, Mitchell offloaded a large line of Santa Gertrudis steers and heifers.

A quality line of 139 Sant Gertrudis steers made an average of 418c/kg weighing 379kg and returned $1,581/hd.

The Hanna’s, based 80km north of Mitchell run a predominantly breeder operation, targeting a pure line Santa Gertrudis cattle, covering their herd with Bassingthwaighte bulls.

A part of their annual turnoff, Terrarara producers targeted the feeder market around 18 months noting the favourable conditions of late.

Two straight pens fetched 432c/kg weighing in at 350kg to make $1,511/hd.

On the heavier end a pen of Santa steers made 406c/kg weighing an average 416kg for a return of $1,689/hd.

The line was consigned through Elders Mitchell seen here with Livestock Agent Dave Philips and vendors Sherryn and Laurie Hanna.

David Lobb and grandson Jeremy Lobb, Wallumbilla

‘Myall’ producers, the Lobb’s offloaded a quality pen of Charolais cross steers fetching 370c/kg to weigh in at 527kg for a return of $1,950/hd.

Offloaded as part of their annual turnoff, the Wallumbilla producers noted the good seasonal rain they had received.

Pictured here is Jeremy and David Lobb. The Line was consigned through GDL Roma.

Several lines of quality heifers were on offer, prices holding firm.

Mick York, ‘Picadilly’ with Simmental heifers

Mick and Tilly York, Maranoa producers offloaded a mix of empty Simmental cross and Charolais cross cows and heifers as a part of their annual turnoff.

A pen of Simmental cross heifers made 353c/kg to weigh 512kg for a return of $1,808/hd.

A further of Charolais cross heifers fetched 370c/kg weighing 427kg and returned $1,589/hd.

Vendor Mick York said today’s sale was advantageous off the back of recent rainfall and a spike in demand.

The line was consigned through GDL Roma, seen here with vendor Mick York.

NLRS Commentary:

With continuing wet weather in the major supply district Roma Agents yarded 2196 head. All the regular processors lotfeeders and backgrounders present and active. The market improved for all categories.

Yearling steers under 200kg topped 490c/kg. Yearling steers 200 to 280kg with the majority selling from 380c to 468c/kg for better pens. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg sold to 462c to restockers to average 436c/kg. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg made to 422c to feed and 432c/kg to restockers. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg topped 414c to feed. Yearling steers over 480kg sold to 382c/kg to processors.

Heifers also improved 200 to 280kg sold to 312c to processors and 368c/kg to restockers. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg made to 382c and averaged 348c/kg to restockers. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg also sold well and made from 310c to 382c/kg. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg only small offering and sold to 360c/kg to feed.

Grown steers 500 to 600kg made to 392c/kg to processors. Bullocks over 600kg topped 374c/kg also to processors. Grown heifers over 540kg improved in price and made to 360c/kg. Cows numbers were low compared to other weeks. The 2 score cows 400 to 520kg sold from 202c to 270c/kg. The 3 score cows improved considerably with cows over 520kg topping 314c with heavy older heifers topping 350c/kg to processors. Bulls over 600kg sold to 323c/kg.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 2,196 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 490c/kg and averaged 484c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 468c/kg and averaged 438c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 440c/kg and averaged 412c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 432c/kg and averaged 402c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 414c/kg and averaged 383c/kg.

Keegan Pty Ltd T/A Roma Race, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 490c/kg, reaching a top of $1,340 to average $1,036.

HP Grazing AFT Hurford Trust, Belgaum, St George sold Simbrah cross steers to 468c/kg, reaching a top of $1,256 to average $1,196.

AJ & MH Seaby, Clarice Vale, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 458c/kg, reaching a top of $1,290 to average $1,020.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 368c/kg, reaching a top of $787 to average $787.

LJ & SG Hanna, Terrarara, Mitchell sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 432c/kg, reaching a top of $2,029 to average $1,580.  The Santa Gertrudis heifers sold to 344c/kg, reaching a top of $1,303 to average $1,153.

R & L Mohr, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 428c/kg, reaching a top of $1,370 to average $1,370.

Boxvale Cattle Co, Boxvale, Taroom sold Angus cross steers to 418c/kg, reaching a top of $1,985 to average $1,726.

KM Humphreys, The Jungle, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 408c/kg, reaching a top of $1,529 to average $1,328.

Kimber Park P/Ship, Sunnymead, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 404c/kg, reaching a top of $1,880 to average $1,748.

ABT Farming & Logistics, Westmore, Roma sold Speckle Park cross steers to 394c/kg, reaching a top of $1,458 to average $1,253.  The Speckle Park cross heifers sold to 336c/kg, reaching a top of $1,311 to average $935.

NH & CB Maunder, Narraweena, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross steers to 390c/kg, reaching a top of $1,735 to average $1,735.

Seawright Investments, Bushells Lane, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis steers to 385c/kg, reaching a top of $2,176 to average $1,814.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 360c/kg, reaching a top $1,488 to average $1,467.

WT Harris, Quebec, Roma sold Charolais cross steers to 380c/kg, reaching a top of $2,562 to average $2,288.

Lyndale Grazing No.2 Pty Ltd, Lyndale, Roma sold Simmental cross steers to 374c/kg, reaching a top of $2,335 to average $2,285.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 360c/kg, reaching a top $1,800 to average $1,517.

Logan Cattle Co, Currajong Park, Meandarra sold Angus cross steers to 370c/kg, reaching a top of $2,533 to average $2,475.

Heifers under 200kg topped at 362c/kg and averaged 344c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 368c/kg and averaged 337c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 382c/kg, averaging 340c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 382c/kg, averaging 348c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 382c/kg, averaging 349c/kg.

MJ & TC York, Piccadilly, Yuleba sold Simmental cross heifers to 370c/kg, reaching a top of $1,808 to average $1,605.

TL & JV Kehl, Pattersons, Wallumbilla sold Simmental heifers to 358c/kg, reaching a top of $2,077 to average $1,363.

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 210c/kg and averaged 192c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 306c/kg, averaging 244c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 350c/kg, averaging 287c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 312c/kg, averaging 302c/kg.

BJ & BL Thornton, Mt Maria, Morven sold Santa Gertrudis cross cows to 314c/kg, reaching a top of $1,860 to average $1,649.

Keddstock Pty Ltd, Moongool, Yuleba sold Charolais cross cows to 312c/kg, reaching a top of $2,114 to average $1,756.
AT & PL Byrne, Pinelands, Injune sold Angus cows to 295c/kg, reaching a top of $1,968 to average $1,968.

Sources: Roma Saleyards/Maranoa Regional Council, NLRS