First-cross ewes at Yass hit $535

Stephen Burns
November 30 2021 - 6:00am
Patrick Kelly, Wiregrass Pastoral Co., Boorowa, with his pen of 159 first-cross ewe lambs sold for $290.
Patrick Kelly, Wiregrass Pastoral Co., Boorowa, with his pen of 159 first-cross ewe lambs sold for $290.

An extraordinary yarding of 18,611 first-cross ewes at Yass averaged $323.43 for the annual summer sale conducted by SELX Associated Agents, and sold on a steady market.

Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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