PJH agent Steven Goodhew pictured with York, ‘Taunton’ Roma Bullocks.

Yarding: 7290 Change: -2899

The market remained competitive at Roma Saleyards with a reduced yarding just under of 7,300 head of cattle.

The laneways were packed, with all the regular processors, feedlotters and backgrounders actively bidding throughout the chilly day.

Prices continued to climb, the market dearer across all categories.

Cattle were drawn primarily from the local supply district, including Roma, Mitchell, Wallumbilla, Injune, Taroom and Morven.

The yarding also featured cattle from the northern regions including Mount Isa and Longreach as well as far south as Middleton and Marla in South Australia.

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

John York of ‘Taunton’, Roma offloaded a quality run of Santa Gertrudis cross Simmental bullocks straight off the grass fetching an average 413c/kg to weigh 585kg for a return of $2,416/hd.

A pen of the heavier bullocks fetched 405c/kg to weigh 629kg to make $2,548/hd.

A further pen reached a top of 420c/kg weighing in at 581 for a return of $2,442/hd.

The line was consigned through PJH Livestock, pictured with agent Steven Goodhew.

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

Brian Southern of ‘Breen Plains’ offloaded a run of Angus cross steers at today’s sale for an average 446c/kg weighing 232kg for a return of $1057/hd.

Accompanied by Daven Vohland of Vohland Real Estate Roma, the St George producer fetched 458c/kg for two straight pens of Angus cross steers.

A pen of the Angus cross steers making 458c/kg weighed in at 244kg for a return of $1,170/hd.

The line was consigned through Elders Roma. Pictured is Daven Vohland, producer Brian Southern and Elders agent Logan Evans.

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

Two pens of Simmental cross steers from ‘Burunga’, Wandoan fetched 449c/kg to weigh 333kg for an average return of $1,496/hd.

A pen of the Simmental cross steers made 450c/kg weighing 363kg fetching $1,635/hd.

The line was consigned through Nutrien Wandoan, seen here with livestock agent Robert Paterson.

NLRS Commentary:

A very frosty Tuesday where Roma Agents yarded reduced numbers to 7,290 head. All the regular processors feedlotters and backgrounders present and active with 2 to 3 extra southern operators. The market very strong throughout especially bullocks and cows.

Yearling steers under 200kg topping 535c/kg. Yearling steers 200 to 280kg selling from 346c to 496c to average 435c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg made to 482c to average 431c/kg. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg returning to the paddock at 456c/kg. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg sold to 430c to processors and 420c/kg to feed. Yearling steers over 480kg with only a small number penned and made to 422c/kg.

Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg with the tops making to 426c to average 385c/kg. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg topped 428c to restockers to average 387c/kg almost 50c/kg dearer. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg made to 406c/kg for the better pens.

A small number of 400 to 500kg grown steers sold to 373c/kg to feed. Grown steers 500 to 600kg made to 420c/kg. Bullocks over 600kg were well sort after and topped 420c/kg to processors. Grown heifers over 540kg also sold well to 418c/kg.

Once again cows were in high demand with 3 extra export works operating. The 2 score cows 400 to 520kg made from 250c to 390c/kg. The 3 score cows over 520kg topping 440c to average 396c/kg. Bulls over 600kg selling to 350c/kg.

Market Reporter: David Friend

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Weekly Roma Store Press Report

A total of 7,290 head of cattle were consigned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday.

Weaner steers under 200kg topped at 535c/kg and averaged 462c/kg, weaner steers in the 200-280kg range reached 496c/kg and averaged 432c/kg. Steers in the 280-330kg range reached 482c/kg and averaged 418c/kg, and steers in the 330-400kg range reached 472c/kg and averaged 394c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-500kg range topped at 430c/kg and averaged 388c/kg.

Mulga Ag Co Pty Ltd, Lussvale, Bargunyah sold Angus cross steers to 535c/kg, reaching a top of $1,679 to average $1,253.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 420c/kg, reaching a top of $1,404 to average $1,027.

DC Diamond Pastoral Co, Mirri Mirri, Hannaford sold Angus cross steers to 496c/kg, reaching a top of $1,110 to average $1,093.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 400c/kg, reaching a top of $967 to average $924.

Echo Hills Farming Co, Echo Hills, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross steers to 482c/kg, reaching a top of $1,376 to average $1,194.  The Angus cross heifers sold to 426c/kg, reaching a top of $905 to average $905.

Glentulloch T/A KC Chandler, Glentulloch, Injune sold Simmental cross steers to 474c/kg, reaching a top of $1,698 to average $1,348.  The Simmental cross heifers sold to 428c/kg, reaching a top of $1,359 to average $1,153.

BRF Southern, Breena Plains, St George sold Angus cross steers to 458c/kg, reaching a top of $1,170 to average $1,056.  The Charolais cross heifers sold to 398c/kg, reaching a top of $1,385 to average $1,032.

RW & KE Thorne, Holmleigh, Mitchell sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 454c/kg, reaching a top of $2,800 to average $1,741.  The Santa Gertrudis cross cows sold to 410c/kg, reaching a top of $2,725 to average $2,060.

Burunga Pty Ltd, Wandoan sold Simmental cross steers to 450c/kg, reaching a top of $1,635 to average $1,434.

Currawilla Pastoral Co, Currawilla Station, Windorah sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 433c/kg, reaching a top of $1,616 to average $1,495.  The Brahman cross heifers sold to 400c/kg, reaching a top of $1,680 to average $1,065.

Earle Graze Pty Ltd, Mackunda Downs, Middleton sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 420/kg, reaching a top of $2,731 to average $2,576.

John E York, Taunton, Roma sold Santa Gertrudis cross steers to 420c/kg, reaching a top of $3,400 to average $2,415.

Argylla Mountains Pastoral, Glencoe Station, Mount Isa sold Brangus steers to 410c/kg, reaching a top of $1,640 to average $1,273.

Heifers under 200kg topped at 418c/kg and averaged 372c/kg, while heifers in the 200-280kg range topped at 428c/kg and averaged 363c/kg. Heifers in the 280-330kg range topped at 428c/kg, averaging 364c/kg. Heifers in the 330-400kg range topped at 408c/kg, averaging 352c/kg. Heifers in the 400-500kg range topped at 405c/kg, averaging 367c/kg.

Campbell Pastoral Holdings, Currawarra, Mitchell sold Santa Gertrudis cross heifers to 410c/kg, reaching a top of $1,192 to average $1,003.

Scott Martyn, Greenridge, Roma sold Simmental cross heifers to 400c/kg, reaching a top of $2,122 to average $2,122.

Pimlico Pty Ltd, Glenmorgan sold Charolais heifers to 396c/kg, reaching a top of $2,027 to average $1,883.

Cows in the 330-400kg range reached 370c/kg and averaged 261c/kg. Cows in the 400-500kg range topped at 415c/kg, averaging 352c/kg. Cows in the 500-600kg range topped at 430c/kg, averaging 389c/kg. Cows over 600kg topped at 440c/kg, averaging 412c/kg.

RJ & MA Harland, Glenolive, Injune sold Santa Gertrudis cross cows to 440c/kg, reaching a top of $2,757 to average $2,511.

McWaters Pastoral Co, Regleigh Station, Quilpie sold Droughtmaster cross cows to 429c/kg, reaching a top of $2,443 to average $2,086.

Mt Hope Cattle Co, Mt Hope, Wallumbilla sold Droughtmaster cross cows to 425c/kg, reaching a top of $2,715 to average $2,374.

Arbroath Grazing Co, Massey Lane, Roma sold Simmental cross cows to 420c/kg, reaching a top of $3,087 to average $2,925.

Glenrowan Grazing Co, Tipperary, Morven sold Braford cows to 415c/kg, reaching a top of $2,523 to average $2,300.

Winnathoola Pastoral Co, Winnathoola, Wallumbilla sold Angus cross cows to 405c/kg, reaching a top of $2,875 to average $2,289.