Big yardings, but beef and lamb prices hold up

Press, 18 June 1986, Page 31

Big yardings, but beef and lamb prices hold up

Bee! and lamb prices help up well at the Addington market yesterday in spite of big yardings of stock. The yarding of almost 2500 lambs was the biggest of the season. Lean ram lambs continued to attract a healthy price premium above ewe iambs, many of which were overfat. Prime cattle were easy to sell and the store pig market continued to strengthen. Prime lambs Because of a big yarding, the lamb sale started cautiously and early prices were slightly lower than last week’s. But with the advent of outside competition, the demand picked up and prices improved to be fully firm. Big-framed, lean ram lambs easily had the best of the sale, making $l6 to $lB, with the tops reaching $22.20. Much of the yarding, however, was made up of overfat ewe lambs selling between $8 and $l2. The yarding was almost 2500 compared with 695 last week. Values were:— Heavy lambs, to $l9, with some sales to $22.20. Medium lambs, $l2 to $l4. Light lambs, $9 to $ll. Sales included: — D. W. and I. D. Syme (Darfield), 21 at $10.40 to $l4; R. Crowe, (Christchurch), 29 at $13.40 to $l9; D. R. Cattell (Darfield), 47 at $lO.BO to $13.80; N. D. and P. D. Thomas (Yaldhurst), 65 at $11.20 to $19.80; E. N. Miles (Rangiora), 27 at $lO to $10.40; F. W. Brougham (Kaikoura), 22 at $9.80 to $15.40; I. H. Beattie (Rakaia), 52 at $13.60 to $18.80; A. R. Gilchrist (Rangiora), 21 at $14.20 to $20.20; Alameln Farm (Aylesbury), 52 at $l2 to $17.20; C. M. Fyfe (Ashburton), 86 at $12.80 to $14.80; Christchurch Airport Farm (Harewood), 24 at $17.80 to $18.80; T. D. Gould (Waipara), 23 at $lO to $10.40; Cons Hill Partnership (Hawarden), 22 at $9.80 to $10; D. Barnett (West Melton), 50 at $8 to $17.20; D. Cadman (Little River), 33 at $9 to $10.40; M. Casey (Brookside), 37 at $12.60 to $13.60; B. L. McCloy (Yaldhurst), 14 at $14.60 to $20.80; Tandara Partnership (Kirwee), 205 at $B.BO to $12.80; Brendean Farm (Weedons), 60 at $11.40 to $14.60; P. J. Robertson (Weedons), 36 at $9.20 to $l6; O. E. Bothwell (Ladbrooks), 51 at $9.80 to $14.40; Morrish Farming Partnership (Broad-

field), 44 at $16.20 to $21.60; W. O. Judd (Darfield), 52 at $14.80 to $15.60; C. T. and J. P. Marshall (Greenpark), 15 at $18.40 to $2O; D. S. Taylor (Oxford), 48 at $9.40 to $l4; Burrows Brothers (Halswell), 30 at $17.60 to $l9; P. and C. Taylor (Oxford), 83 at $ll.BO to $19.40; R. J. Parkin (Southbridge), 28 at $2O to $22.20; L. M. and E. R. Kevern (Kaiapoi), 21 at $12.80; McVicar Farm (Woodend), 28 at $13.20 to $l4; D. J. and J. A. Heffer (Greenpark), 20 at $21.20 to $21.80; N. D. Penny (Rakaia), 50 at $ll to $14.20; G. F. Timperley and Son (Courts Island), 18 at $l3 to $20.20; R. C. Reid (Ohoka), 49 at $9.40 to $11.20; A. G. Winter (Brookside), 47 at $12.60 to $20.80; Christchurch Airport Farm (Harewood), 41 at $18.20 to $l9. Prime sheep Outside competition on light ewes contributed to a satisfactory sale for prime sheep. Most reasonable quality old ewes sold in a narrow range of $3.50 to $4.50, with better quality shorn ewes reaching a shade over $5. Woolly ewes fetched from $6 to $l2, depending on pelt value. A small offering of hoggets sold steadily at $9 to $l2, with top hoggets making slightly more. The total prime sheep yarding was 1440 compared with about 500 last week. Values were:— Best old ewes, to $5.60, with woolly ewes to $12.40. Medium old ewes, $4 to $4.40. Light old ewes, $3 to $3.60. Good hoggets, $lO to $12.40. Sales included:— Old ewes: Inkson and Hardaker (Amberley), 64 at $4.80 to $5.60; J. H. and J. A. Crossland (Irwell), 13 at $9.60 to $10.40; J. R. Johns (Culverden), 46 at $6.80 to $8; D. R. Shipley (Harewood), 11 at $10.40 to $10.80; B. G. Kidd (Cheviot), 17 at $6.40; Rushwood Farm (Rakaia), 47 at $10.20 to $12.40; R. J. Wright (Dunsandel), 71 at $6.80 to $9; J. R. and H. M. Inch (Hororata), 73 at $4.80 to $5.20; R. V. Smith (Kowhai Bush), 46 at $4.20 to $5.60; H. G. Collins (Glentunnel), 54 at $4.80 to $5.80; D. Higgs (Sefton), 77 at $4.40 to $5.60; O. M. Brooker (Oxford), 111 at $4.20 to $6; J. Madeley (East Eyreton), 60 at $5 to $5.40; Henderson Brothers (Rotherham), 20 at $6.20; M. C. Souness (Loburn), 19 at $5.20; G. King (Hororata), 42 at

$4.80 to $5; Estate S. G. Holland, Ltd (Greta Valley), 63 at $5 to $6; J. A. Elder (Amberley), 91 at $4.80; T. S. Newman (Glenroy), 60 at $6 to $7.20. Hoggets: J. G. Dalzell (Waikari), 26 at $10.20; Estate S. G. Holland, Ltd (Greta Valley), 58 two and four-tooths at $6.60 to $12.40; D. R. Shipley (Harewood), 3 at $14.80 to $15.60. H. G. Collins (Glentunnel), 45 at $10.60 to $12.20. Prime cattle Although there was no improvement in price, the beef market was very encouraging for vendors. A big yarding of 360 cattle was relatively easy to sell to a buying gallery of butchers and processing company buyers. The over-all strength of the buying power was a feature of the market Demand eased slightly — particularly for heifers — in the closing stages, but most prime beef sold steadily at 160 c to 170 c per kilogram. Heavy steers attracted the most interest and several sold between $5BO and $760. The top price of $760 was paid for a big Simmental cross steer from R. D. and A. E. Parkinson, of Tai Tapu. These vendors sold a total of six Simmental cross steers between $594 and $760. A Hereford-Friesian cross heifer from C. O. McDonald, Ohoka, headed the heifer section at $450, and Angus cows from P. J. Gardner, Scargill, sold to $442. Prime steers and heifers to 220 kg sold between 160 c and 170 c a kilogram; from 220 kg to 270 kg, 160 and 170 c; and over 270 kg, to 170 c. Values were:— Prime heavy steers, to $602, with some sales to $760. Prime medium steers, $4BO to $546. Prime light steers, $360 to $464. Prime heavy heifers, to $450. Prime medium, $346 to $3BO. Prime light heifers, $3OO to $340. Prime heavy cows, to $442. Prime medium cows, $260 to $340. Prime light cows, $l9O to $240. Sales included:— Steers: R. W. Long (Hanmer Springs), 10 at $528 to $580; L. C. Gardiner, Ltd (Waiau), 10 at $360 to $480; L. R. Wilkinson (Cheviot), 4 at $420 to $502; Southbrook Properties (Blenheim), 14 at $440 to $490;

Henderson Brothers (Rotheram), 2 at $562 and $588; T. J. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 8 at $550 to $602; N. A. Reid (Motunau), 1 at $540; R. D. and A. E. Parkinson (Tai Tapu), 6 at $594 to $760; D. L. Parkinson (Tai Tapu), 3 at $530 to $610; A. R. Craw and Sons (Duvauchelle), 7 at $4BO to $550; Living Springs Trust (Teddington), 12 at $484 to $500; I. C. Mackintosh and Son (Waipara), 6 at $498 to $526; D. R. Shipley (Harewood), 8 at $454 to $498; D. Reveley (Rakaia Gorge), 3 at $504 to $634. Heifers: L. C. Gardiner, Ltd (Waiau), 5 at $320 to $360; L. R. Wilkinson (Cheviot), 2 at $364; Misses D. E. and M. Aitken (Kaikoura), 14 at $324 to $350; L.. R. Rhodes (Te Koa Bay), 6 at $338 to $398; O. and R. Barnes (Cheviot), 3 at $340 to $420; I. C. Mackintosh and Son (Waipara), 2 at $360; C. R. Collett (Ashburton), 6 at $352; Kinloch Farm (Little River), 12 at $364 to $408; G. A. McVicar (Cashmere), 1 at $426; M. R. Casey (Waipara), 2 at $360 and $410; T. and I. Gardner (Scargill), 1 at $402; Spurtleton Downs (Omihi), 8 at $384; F. E. Booker (Hawarden), 10 at $3lB to $350; I. R. and A. S. Craw (Chorlton), 6 at $410; N. A. Reid (Motunau), 7 at $392 to $418; T. J. Masefield (Goughs Bay), 6 at $366 to $400; Inkson and Hardaker (Omihi), 4 at $360 to $416; C. O. McDonald (Ohoka), 1 at $450; D. H. Watson (Greenpark), 6 at $438; J. R. Collier (Russells Flat), 1 at $366; I. C. Mackintosh and Son (Waipara), 1 at $350. Cows: Ataahua Farm (Ashburton), 6 at $350 to $392; R. P. Steele (Waipara), 4 at $350 to $380; O. and R. Barnes (Cheviot), 6 at $2BB to $344; R. D. and A. E. Parkinson (Tai Tapu), 1 at $370; P. J. Gardner (Scargill), 4 at $298 to $442; Wenduree Farm (Irwell), 5 at $316; C. A. Jamieson (Halswell), 8 at $256 to $340; R. C. Kimber (Ohoka), 1 at $332; D. Reveley (Rakaia Gorge), 1 at $316; H. M. and J. R. Inch (Hororata), 3 at $300; I. C. Mackintosh and Son (Waipara), 1 at $370. Bobby calves A yarding of about 120 bobby calves drew widespread competition from as far away as Southland. Most Friesian bulls sold between $32 and $7O, Friesian heifers were $27 to $42, beef cross bulls $66 to $B2, and beef cross heifers at $42 to $6O.

Dairy cows Six spring calving Friesian heifers made $325 in the dairy cow section. Other dairy cow sales included a Friesian cow and calf at $405. Store cattle The store cattle sale attracted a healthy amount of interest from farmers in spite of the traditionally quiet midwinter period. The yarding' of about 200 head of cattle ranged from calves to adult steers and heifers. A line of 31 Hereford steer calves from S. G. Rutherford, Culverden, sold at $l4B to $2lB and 53 heifer calves made $132 to $l7O. Fifty 18-month-old Angus and Angus cross heifers from Te Rapa Farm, Ward, made $274 to $290. Store sheep Very few good quality sheep were offered in the store sheep sale. Most mated adult ewe prices ranged from 80c to $5, with an exception being $11.40 for a pen of heavily woolled Coopworths. Among sales of lambs were 439 shorn lambs from E. J. and K. M. Henderson, Cheviot, at $6.50 to $7.90, and 211 woolly Corriedale ewe lambs from Tevlotdale Farm, Amberley, at $9.80 to $10.20. Prime pigs The quality of a big yarding of prime pigs was mixed. Good pigs were keenly sought and reached $152, but poorer, overfat stock was much harder to sell. A big yarding of good quality choppers had another excellent sale and very few good-cutting pigs sold for less than $lOO. Values were:— Light pork, $B5 to $95. Medium to heavy pork, $lOO to $llO. Light to medium bacon, $ll2 to $l3O. Heavy bacon, to $152. Light choppers, $9O to $llO. Heavy choppers, $l2O to $l5O. Store pigs All types of store pigs were easy to sell and the store market overall was firm. Very few pigs in a big yarding of mixed quality stock sold for less than $4O and most weaners made $42 to $5O. In a good sale for breeding stock, in-pig sows reached $235. Values were:— Small weaners, $3O to $37. Good weaners, $4O to $5O. Slips and small stores, $52 to $65. Large stores, to $7B.