PGG Wrightson agent and auctioneer Russell Moloney. PHOTO: SRL FILESDemand remains strong for sheep and beef in Otago. PGG Wrightson agent and auctioneer Russell Moloney said the cattle and sheep sale was "very strong right across the board" at Balclutha Saleyards last week. The two-tooth ewes fetched $300 each, two shear ewes $272, three shear ewes $245, four shear ewes $192 and annual draft ewes sold for $188. More than 6000 lambs sold for an average of about $200 each at West Wānaka Station.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 03, 2026 21:32 UTC