AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb numbers increased by 15% this week, with 70,970 head offered. Representing the largest registered offering since the first week of May, it was met with weaker demand.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle listings lifted to 8,630 head, increasing by 14%. The larger offering was met with reduced competition as clearance fell to 51% and value over reserve fell by $52 to average $88.
AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb numbers decreased slightly this week by 3% to see 61,823 head offered. Yarding numbers were driven by a return to more common levels for crossbred lambs, while higher sheep and joined ewe offerings helped offset the decrease in Merino wether lamb numbers.
AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb numbers shot up by 18% to 63,528 head. Processors continue to fill orders online, taking 10% of new season lambs.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle listings recorded a rise of 20% at 10,513 head this week, with clearance improving on last week at 42%, although still quite subdued.
