A surge in the cattle and lamb trade was observed, indicating an uplift in demand at Ross Auction Centre on Monday, 7th August 2023.
The market saw the sale of 37 finished cattle, 11 cull cows, 1,266 lambs, and 274 cull ewes and rams.
Despite a short entry of clean cattle, largely due to a falling trade in the past weeks, auctioneer Richard Williams noted an improvement in prices compared to the previous week. Steers fetched the top price per kilo at 260p and a commendable £1,688.88 per head, courtesy of H.W. White & Son, Portfield Farm. Heifers followed closely, with the top price per head at £1,540, and 250p per kilo.
The lamb sale at 9 am saw a seasonally reduced entry but met an impressive trade. Prices were approximately £8 higher than the previous week. Notably, lambs reached 295p per kilo, with heavier sorts fetching up to £147. The overall average price of lambs stood at £118 per head, with an average weight of 42kg. S.P. Jones from Llancloudy Farm bagged the top vendor’s price for lambs at £147.
Ewes experienced an improved trade with a consistent entry. Despite several pens of smaller ewes affecting the overall average, better-quality ewes reached up to £125. M & R Sammons from Nant Farm secured the top vendor’s price for ewes at £125.
The sale also witnessed better cows achieving prices up to 177p per kilo and £1,780 per head. Top vendors in this category included PA IA & GA Robertson from Oakey Farm, fetching £1,780.62.
As an essential note for vendors, all payments are slated to be completed within two weeks from the sale date.
Looking ahead, Ross Auction Centre has announced upcoming sales. On Thursday, 10th August, there’s a sale of 140 store cattle at 11:15 am. The following day, Friday 11th August, sees the sale of 150 Innovis Rams at 12:00 pm. Additionally, an annual Lleyn Sheep Sale is scheduled for Thursday, 7th September at 10:00 am.
In other news, an outstanding agricultural land area in Letton, Hereford, HR3 6DT, extending to 263 acres, is up for sale by formal tender. Tenders are to be received by Friday, 11th August 2023 at 12 noon.
For further information or enquiries, interested parties can contact Will Probert at 07595 315902 or reach out to Ross Auction Centre directly at 01989 762225. Queries related to antiques and fine art can be directed to Roger Garlick at 07855 050402.