Market Update: Competitive Yarding at Roma Saleyards

Yarding: 7,290 Change: -2,899

The market at Roma Saleyards remained competitive despite a reduced yarding of just under 7,300 head of cattle. Laneways were bustling with regular processors, feedlotters, and backgrounders actively bidding throughout the chilly day, leading to a price increase across all categories.

Cattle Supply Sources

Cattle were primarily sourced from the local supply district, with contributions from Roma, Mitchell, Wallumbilla, Injune, Taroom, and Morven. Additionally, cattle from the northern regions, including Mount Isa and Longreach, well as far south as Middleton and Marla in South Australia, were present. This variety underscored Roma Saleyards’ reputation as the marketplace of choice.

Highlight Sales

Notable sales included John York of ‘Taunton’, Roma, who offered a quality run of Santa Gertrudis cross Simmental bullocks, averaging 413c/kg at a weight of 585kg for a total return of $2,416 per head. Heavier bullocks reached a price of 405c/kg, weighing in at 629kg for a return of $2,548 per head.

Daven Vohland, Brian Southern, and Elders agent Logan Evans with ‘Breena Plains’ angus X steers.

Brian Southern from ‘Breena Plains’ successfully sold Angus cross steers for an average of 446c/kg at 232kg, achieving $1,057 each. The top two pens recorded sales at 458c/kg with weights of 244kg to bring in $1,170 each.

Nutrien Wondoan agent Robert Paterson with ‘Burunga’ Simmental X steers.

Additionally, Simmental cross steers from ‘Burunga’, Wandoan made impressive sales, averaging 449c/kg, with weights around 333kg for $1,496 per head. Another pen topped the market at 450c/kg with a weight of 363kg, achieving $1,635 each.

Market Insights

The National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) noted a frosty Tuesday, highlighting that Roma agents yarded a reduced number of 7,290 head. Regular processors and backgrounders were particularly active, with additional southern operators also present. The overall market remained strong, especially for bullocks and cows.

Price Dynamics

Yearling steers under 200kg topped at 535c/kg, while those in the 200 to 280kg range sold between 346c and 496c, averaging at 435c/kg. The heifers’ prices also reflected a strong market trend, with 200 to 280kg tops reaching 426c, averaging at 385c/kg.

Weekly Press Report Summary

A total of 7,290 head were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale with transactions reflecting robust market activities. Highlights included:

• Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 535c/kg (average: 462c/kg).
• Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range peaked at 430c/kg (average: 388c/kg).
• Cows over 600kg topped at 440c/kg (average: 412c/kg).

Conclusion

The competitive yarding at Roma Saleyards demonstrates a strong market resilience and demand for quality cattle. Both buyers and sellers participated actively, ensuring a vibrant trading environment.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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