MEDIA RELEASE 13 March 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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1 MEDIA RELEASE 13 March 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roma Store Sale Tuesday, 12 March 2019 A total of 4,461 head of cattle were consigned at Roma s Store Sale on Tuesday. Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 260c/kg and averaged 240c/kg, weaner steers in the kg range reached 256c/kg and averaged 231c/kg. Steers in the kg range reached 261c/kg and averaged 232c/kg, and steers in the kg range reached 263c/kg and averaged 249c/kg. Feeder steers in the kg range topping at 263c/kg and averaging 234c/kg. Ian Duff, Duffields, Roma sold Limousin cross steers to 263c/kg, reaching a top of $1,059 to average $1,000. LRB Briscoe, Goomibah, Injune sold Angus cross steers to 263c/kg, reaching a top of $992 to average $927. S & R White Family Trust, Mt Saltbush, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 260c/kg, reaching a top of $547 to average $487. The Angus cross heifers sold to 178c/kg, reaching a top of $357 to average $320. Bambloom Pty Ltd, Richmond Downs, Roma sold Angus cross steers to 258c/kg, reaching a top of $763 to average $486. The Angus cross heifers sold to 168c/kg, reaching a top of $374 to average $316. RA & SA Houston, North Bunarba, Mungindi sold Brangus steers to 256c/kg, reaching a top of $651 to average $541. GS & CJ White, Marionvale, Surat sold Brangus cross steers to 254c/kg, reaching a top of $1,164 to average $1,030. DH & SBM Campbell, Currawarra, Mitchell sold Santa cross steers to 250c/kg, reaching a top of $697 to average $625. Bullamon Plains Pastoral Co, Cedarvale, Dunkeld sold Angus steers to 246c/kg, reaching a top of $670 to average $618. Golden Pastoral Holdings, Strathmore, Dulacca sold Santa cross steers to 244c/kg, reaching a top of $689 to average $552. The Santa cross heifers sold to 170c/kg, reaching a top of $379 to average $336. Moonya Pastoral Co, Moonya, Roma sold Angus steers to 244c/kg, reaching a top of $504 to average $447. The Santa cross heifers sold to 161c/kg, reaching a top of $308 to average $271. Terry Jukes, Armadilla, Morven sold Santa cross steers to 242c/kg, reaching a top of $686 to average $626. Womblebank Cattle Co, Womblebank, Mitchell sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 238c/kg, reaching a top of $595 to average $475. Enquiries: Corporate Communications Phone: communications@maranoa.qld.gov.au 1

2 Milton Houston, Lorelle Downs, Yuleba sold Charbray steers to 230c/kg, reaching a top of $660 to average $511. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 178c/kg, reaching a top of $354 to average $354. Heifers under 220kg topped at 178c/kg and averaged 156c/kg, while heifers in the kg range topped at 190c/kg and averaged 152c/kg. Heifers in the kg range topped at 210c/kg, averaging 157c/kg. Heifers in the kg range topped at 210c/kg, averaging 175c/kg. Dart Pastoral, Springbok, Injune sold Charolais cross heifers to 209c/kg, reaching a top of $747 to average $691. Beef Connect Pty Ltd, Thorn Hill, Wandoan sold Santa cross heifers to 176c/kg, reaching a top of $612 to average $572. Mendip Hill Pastoral, Mendip Hills, Jericho sold Droughtmaster heifers to 164c/kg, reaching a top of $497 to average $407. Cows in the kg range reached 124c/kg and averaged 79c/kg, while cows in the 400kg-500kg range reached 154c/kg and averaged 116c/kg. Cows over 500kg topped at 168c/kg, averaging 145c/kg. -ENDS- Enquiries: Corporate Communications Phone: communications@maranoa.qld.gov.au 2

3 MEDIA RELEASE 13 February 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROMA STORE SALE SUMMARY REPORT Tuesday, 12 February 2019 A total of 4,461 head of cattle were consigned at Roma s Store Sale on Tuesday. Weaner steers under 220kg topped at 260c/kg and averaged 240c/kg, weaner steers in the kg range reached 256c/kg and averaged 231c/kg. Steers in the kg range reached 261c/kg and averaged 232c/kg, and steers in the kg range reached 263c/kg and averaged 249c/kg. Feeder steers in the kg range topping at 263c/kg and averaging 234c/kg. Description Head Average c/kg Maximum c/kg Average $ / head Maximum $ / head Steers to kg kg kg kg , kg ,038 1,173 Heifers to kg kg kg kg Cows kg kg Over 500kg ,098 PTIC Heifers PTIC Cows Cows & Calves / unit / unit -ENDS- Enquiries: Corporate Communications Phone: communications@maranoa.qld.gov.au 1

4 ROMA CATTLE REPORT Roma Store sale Total yarding 4461 head GDL yarded 245 Terry Jukes - Moven sold Santa x steers to Backgrounders 242.2c 283.3kg av $ Santa x cows to Processors 144.2c 525.7kg av $ Onley Cattle Co Roma sold Romagnola x steers to Backgrounders 232.2c 300.0kg av $ GDL ROMA CONTACTS GEOFF MASLEN NICK SHORTEN JACK HANNAH ROMA OFFICE

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6 Detailed saleyard report - cattle Market information provided by MLA's National Livestock Reporting Service Roma Store report date 12 Mar 2019 Yarding 4461 Change comparison date 05/03/2019 Cattle numbers continued to fall and were down by 1,857 to 4,461 head at the Roma Store Sale. Cattle were mostly drawn from the usual supply area and a larger panel of buyers was present with increased restocker presence included in the buyers panel, however not all processors were operating. Steers dominated the yarding. The quality was mixed and again included larger numbers of younger cattle. Prices saw some improvements for yearling steers and heifers. Cows, however, mostly continued to drop. Light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers rose by 5c to 10c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 400kg to feed rose by 7c/kg. However, heavy weight yearling steers to feed fell by 1c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers rose by 4c to 8c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 400 kg to feed rose by 14c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows were back by 9c, while the limited numbers of medium weight 3 score cows dropped by 13c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows were back by 17c/kg. Calves to restockers made to 260c to average 205c/kg. Light weight yearling steers under 280kg to restockers sold to 256.2c to average 239c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers under 400kg to feed made to 263.2c to average 252c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed sold to a top of 263.2c to average 253c/kg. A sample of light weight yearling heifers under 280kg to restockers sold to 190.2c to average 176c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers under 400kg to feed sold to 209.2c to average 195c/kg. The largest sample of medium weight 2 score cows sold to 139.2c to average 113c, while the medium weight 3 score cows made to a top of 160.2c to average 142c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows made to 168.2c to average 149c/kg. The best of the heavy weight bulls 256.2c to average 231c/kg. Category Weight Sale Prefix Muscle Fat Head Live Weight c/kg Estimated Carcase Weight c/kg Estimated $/Head Low High Avg Change Low High Avg Low High Avg Calves 80+ RS D Yearling Steer RS C RS C RS D FD C RS C RS D D N/Q FD D FD C RS C FD C Yearling Heifer RS C N/Q RS C RS D FD D D FD C Meat and Livestock Australia Limited Page: 1 of 3

7 Category Weight Sale Prefix Muscle Fat Head Live Weight c/kg Estimated Carcase Weight c/kg Estimated $/Head Low High Avg Change Low High Avg Low High Avg C C N/Q RS D D C FD C C N/Q FD D RS D N/Q D N/Q C N/Q Grown Steer C N/Q FD C N/Q C Grown Heifer D N/Q D Cows FD D RS D D RS D FD D N/Q D N/Q D N/Q E FD E RS E FD D RS D D D FD D N/Q E FD D N/Q Bulls D LE C N/C RS C N/Q FD C N/C Meat and Livestock Australia Limited Page: 2 of 3

8 Category Weight Sale Prefix Muscle Fat Head Live Weight c/kg Estimated Carcase Weight c/kg Estimated $/Head Low High Avg Change Low High Avg Low High Avg RS D D N/Q FD D N/Q LE D N/Q LE C LE D N/Q LE C N/C C N/Q LE C N/Q D LE D Disclaimer: Abbreviations CATTLE FD: Feeder RS: Restocker GF: Grainfed DA: Dairy PC: Pastoral Cattle SHEEP & LAMB RS: Restocker MR: Merino RM: Restocker Merino 1X: 1st Cross FD: Feeder DP: Dorper MLA No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of MLA. MLA makes no representations and to the extent permitted by law excludes all warranties in relation to the information contained in this publication. MLA is not liable to you or to any third party for any losses, costs or expenses, including any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages or lost profit, resulting from any use or misuse of the information contained in this publication. Information contained in this publication has been obtained from a variety of third party sources which have not been verified by MLA Meat and Livestock Australia Limited Page: 3 of 3