THERE wasn’t any breaking of records at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale but vendors certainly welcomed the rain.
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Despite an initial estimate of 70,800 for the yarding vendors offered and sold 59,420 sheep and lambs in what was described as a subdued market.
Prices dropped by $10 to $20 across most lines and more in places. On a positive note the sale, and the onset of rain, set the scene for the Legacy Stock Drive.
The drive was marked by cutting of a cake and the selling of legacy pins. And some producers donated a portion of their stock to the cause.
Legacy Junee branch chairman, Chris Moloney was at the sheep sale to talk about the sheep drive.
He was also happy to talk up the prospect of imminent rain.
“Everybody is desperate, and looking to the sky … it hasn’t happened yet but it is building up and they are forecasting 10mm to 20mm,” he said.
“It is desperately needed, this area is holding on but we badly need rain now,” he said.
Mr Moloney said the member of Legacy were doing a drive around and talking to producers in southern NSW.
“It is 50 years since the Wantabadgery settlers started this stock drive,” he said.
“It has been a great fundraiser for Junee Legacy and Wagga Legacy,” he said.
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Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
