By The Northern Rivers Times Rural Report
Agents Bartholomew & Co reported another strong turnout at the Beaudesert Store Sale, where competition remained firm across all classes of cattle despite the drier seasonal conditions. Restocker interest was particularly strong, with both new and repeat buyers pushing prices slightly dearer on the day.
A standout yarding of quality replacement heifers drew plenty of attention, while pen after pen of restocker steers met enthusiastic bidding. Even lighter and plainer types sold well given the tightening feed situation across the region.
Top prices and highlights:
- Greg Arthy, Lamington sold Red Angus steers, 20 months, for $1,870.
- Rahane Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, Oaky Creek presented an outstanding draft of Charolais-cross steers, 12–15 months, topping at $1,560.
- Trevor & Sue Whitehall, Mt Berryman achieved $1,530 for their Santa weaner steers.
- Rob Arnold, Veresdale sold Charolais-cross steers, 15 months, for $1,510.
- Wayne Ramm, Moogerah sold Brangus steers, 20 months, for $1,480.
- Barry Tanton Family Farm Pty Ltd, Rathdowney received $1,420 for Charolais-cross weaner steers.
- Meralyn Pastoral Co, Kerry sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1,310, while A.M. Moore Pty Ltd, Barney View achieved $1,110 for similar lines.
- Light Santa weaners from Stephen & Jane Struss, Beaudesert made $990, and Droughtmaster weaners from John & Donna Mounsey, Moogerah made $770.
Heifers also sold to solid demand, with:
- Stuart & Katherine Saunders, Boonah selling Simmental-cross heifers, 20 months, for $1,500.
- Rahane Pastoral Co Pty Ltd sold Charolais-cross heifers, 14 months, for $1,350.
- The Drynan Family, Mt Gipps achieved $1,320 for Droughtmaster-cross heifers, 18 months.
- Trevor & Sue Whitehall’s Santa weaner heifers made $1,240, while Rob Arnold’s Charolais-cross heifers sold for $1,220.
- Other notable results included Santa heifers from The Waters Family, Tabooba at $1,200, and Charolais weaner heifers from Barry Tanton Family Farm Pty Ltd at $1,140.
- Mark & Vickee Binstead, Palen Creek’s Santa weaners made $1,130, and Ralph Nixon, Coulson’s Red Brahman heifers made $1,100.
- Droughtmaster heifers from Meralyn Pastoral Co and A.M. Moore Pty Ltd made $1,010 and $1,000 respectively.
- Steven Pocock, Boonah sold Angus weaner heifers for $940.
In the cow section, Rob Arnold’s Limousin cows reached $1,490, and Troy Bremner of Dulbolla Beef Pty Ltd, Running Creek sold Droughtmaster cows for $1,440.
The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday, 25th October, commencing at 9:30am.
