AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb listings dropped a further 24% this week, totaling 12,831 head, and clearance rates also dropped 20 percentage points to 52%.
AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb listings more than halved this week, totaling 16,919 head and clearance rates also dropped 4 percentage points to 72%.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle numbers fell again this week, decreasing by 9%, to 8,365 head offered. However, the weekly indicators were all positive, with Value Over Reserve a standout, jumping ahead ahead $41 to average $117/head above set reserves.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle numbers fell substantially again this week, decreasing by 26%, to 9,236 head offered. The weekly indicators were all positive, with Value Over Reserve a standout, jumping ahead $43 to average $91/head above set reserves.
The difference between set start and reserve rates had a significant impact on clearance rates this week. Lots reserve rates that were set at 5% and under above the start price returned a 68% average clearance, whereas those set further apart, above 5%, only averaged a 37% chance of selling.
Crossbred lambs continue their strong price run, with the category averaging $130 for the month of June, which is the highest monthly average for the category since August 2022.
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