This is one of 503 store lambs from Puketia Station P/S at Te Wera, sold at Matawhero yesterday. Their top pick of 237 male lambs were in very good condition and sold for $144, the best price at the sale. Overall prices paid were similar to last week. Picture by Trevor Brown
A smaller yarding of 1548 sheep was sent to the weekly Matawhero Saleyards yesterday, prices paid being similar to those at recent sales.
The bulk of the numbers consisted of 1295 store male lambs.
The best price paid for these was $144 for 237 well-presented male lambs from the Puketia
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.