Rongotea Sale Report January 9
Good rain over the Christmas period meant for a positive first sale for 2024 with prices holding despite the drop in the prime cattle schedule, reported Darryl Harwood of New Zealand Farmers Livestock.
2 year Hereford-Friesian cross steers 568kg made $2.91/kg.
2 year Angus-Hereford cross bulls 425kg made $2.82/kg.
2 year Hereford-Friesian cross heifers 478kg-630kg made $2.72/kg -$2.92/kg and Friesian heifers 401kg made $2.47/kg.