The flow of 400kg+ steers through AuctionsPlus has been at all-time highs in the past two months, with 11,891 head offered during September and October – compared to 5,500 head in 2020 and only 1,250 in the depths of the drought in 2019. The combination of the excellent seasonal conditions through many regions has fueled the production base, while the recent record prices has served as the lure to attract numbers into the market.

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The last week of October is set to host yet another colossal offering of sheep and lambs across AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and ...
During the third quarter of 2021 (1 July – 30 September 2021), there was a total of 1.25 million sheep and lambs offered through t...
The number of cattle to be offered through the three commercial cattle sales for AuctionsPlus on Friday 22nd October is up 15% on ...
The last week of October is set to host yet another colossal offering of sheep and lambs across AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb sales for Tuesday 26th October.
During the third quarter of 2021 (1 July – 30 September 2021), there was a total of 1.25 million sheep and lambs offered through the AuctionsPlus platform – an increase of 24% on the third quarter of 2020.
The number of cattle to be offered through the three commercial cattle sales for AuctionsPlus on Friday 22nd October is up 15% on the previous week, at 15,645 head.
Since AuctionsPlus first article for the White Suffolk society newsletter in June 2021, listings for the breed on AuctionsPlus have continued to increase.
In the wake of the largest week of commercial sheep and lamb sales in the history of AuctionsPlus, offerings have eased back this week, at 132,725 head across the two sales.
The past week saw some astounding results for four rural properties sold exclusively through AuctionsPlus, totaling $31.5 million.
It is a second consecutive week of lower cattle offerings through AuctionsPlus, with a total of 13,514 head listed across the three commercial cattle sales – down 29% on the same week last year.
A unique sale offering has innovated the industry further, combining Poll Merino rams and working dogs in the same auction.
AuctionsPlus’ largest sheep and lamb offerings so far in 2021 is scheduled for Tuesday 12th October, with over 158,000 head of sheep and lambs on offer – largely assisted by a surge in numbers out of South Australia.

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