Otago Rural Livestock manager Hamish Loe (left) watches on as auctioneer Rob Fowler (second from left) calls for bids, while Paul Pearce, Chris Swale and Jon Newman of PGG Wrightson also keep a close watch. Photos: Ella Stokes
Buyers at the Balclutha Saleyards last Wednesday.
Cattle waiting to be sold at the Balclutha Saleyards last Wednesday.
The spring rain did not stop Andrew (7, left) and Luke (6) Mclay, of Owaka, enjoying a day at the saleyards during the school holidays.
Auctioneer Alex Horn from PGG Wrightson Livestock.
A sprinkle of spring rain did not dampen spirits at the Balclutha Saleyards last Wednesday.
Rural Livestock’s Otago livestock manager Hamish Loe said prices were steady and there was good clearance. He said sheep prices were back a fraction on the previous week’s sale, but good cattle sold well.
Reporter Ella Stokes went along for a look.
