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Record Ram Sale in Western Australia Reflects Strong Genetics Demand

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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The Heggaton family hosted an annual ram sale in Kojonup, which sold 507 rams. The event achieved a record gross of $1.676 million and an average price of $3381. The top price reached $13,400 for a Kojak sire.

From farmweekly.com.au

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The monumental sale result indicates high competition among buyers, including those from Esperance. This strong demand is attributed to robust sheep markets over the past 12 to 18 months.

From farmweekly.com.au

Who's involved

  • EsperanceLocation of buyers participating in the sale
  • PerthMajor city in Western Australia

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • WhittingtonSpeculative

    Local growers might benefit from increased prices for genetics due to the strong regional demand indicated by the sale

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The entities involved

  • Esperance

    town in Western Australia

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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