The
CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday March 4, 2016
No bull: light steer sets new record, some of the great cattle at last year’s sales in Clermont.
Rain brings record cattle sales Things are looking up for Isaac cattle producers with record
Isaac Regional Council Director of Planning Environment and
prices at Clermont’s recent Prime and Store Cattle Sale.
Community Services Scott Riley said the strong start to the
There were 708 cattle sold at the Clermont Sale Yards on
year means a turnaround for the industry.
Wednesday February 17, with a new light steer record of
“There were extraordinary prices paid across the board,” he
406.2c/kg.
said.
Elders sales agent, Jake Kennedy said the prices were
“These positive prices represent confidence in agriculture
incredible.
across the region.”
“The prices exceeded last year’s and there was great support
“This is encouraging news for producers and will enable them
from local buyers,” he said.
to rebuild after a number of tough years.”
“The recent rain means graziers have had a much better start
Sales at the Clermont Sale Yards take place on the second
to the year.”
Wednesday of each month.
“Things are a lot more positive than it has been for a long
For more information visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or phone
time, but graziers are searching for a bit more rain to keep the
1300 472 227.
season looking good.”