Fingerpost White Suffolk stud posts strong ram clearance with $2400 top and $1210 average at Monarto South
Summary
The Fingerpost White Suffolk stud at Monarto South enjoyed a strong clearance at its on-property ram sale, with 107 of 112 rams selling to a top of $2400, reached twice, and an average of $1210. The sale was very consistent throughout and offered 16 more rams than in 2025, when a $15,500 stud syndicate purchase had lifted that year's average to $1384. A long-time volume supporter, which has launched its own stud, was absent this year, but a new volume buyer, Mallee View of Galga, filled the gap by taking 26 rams during the main auction and several more afterwards, departing with 30 rams at an average of $867. That operation plans to join the rams with 2000 recently purchased Merino ewes in January and finishes both its Merino and crossbred lambs in an on-farm feedlot for on-hook sale, including to Woolworths. The first ten rams were offered individually, with lots 3 and 6 sharing the day's top of $2400. Both were twin-born, 2025-drop sons of a sire ranked in the breed's top 5 per cent for eye muscle depth, lean meat yield and lamb eating quality, and top 10 per cent for shear force and dressing traits; one carried the catalogue's highest lean meat yield figure at 6.18. The stud maintains a major focus on lamb eating quality traits such as shear force, lean meat yield and intramuscular fat, alongside high post-weaning weight and a moderate 0.3 to 0.4 birthweight suited to low-maintenance Merino ewes. Strong volume support came from several buyers across the region.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Rams sold |
107 of 112 |
| Top price |
$2400 |
| Average |
$1210 |
|
2025 average |
$1384 |
|
More rams sold than 2025 |
16 |
| Top sire trait ranking | top 5 per cent |
|
Highest catalogue lean meat yield |
6.18 |
| New volume buyer purchase | 30 rams at $867 average |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the Fingerpost White Suffolk sale results?
Of 112 rams offered, 107 sold to a top of $2400, reached twice, at an average of $1210. The sale was held at the stud's on-property fixture at Monarto South.
How did the result compare with 2025?
Sixteen more rams sold than in 2025, when a $15,500 stud syndicate purchase had lifted that year's average to $1384. This year's average was $1210 across a larger, consistent offering.
What did the top-priced rams record?
The two $2400 rams were twin-born, 2025-drop sons of a sire ranked in the breed's top 5 per cent for eye muscle depth, lean meat yield and lamb eating quality. One carried the catalogue's highest lean meat yield figure at 6.18.
What is the stud's breeding focus?
It focuses heavily on lamb eating quality traits such as shear force, lean meat yield and intramuscular fat. It also targets high post-weaning weight and a moderate 0.3 to 0.4 birthweight considered low-maintenance for Merino ewes.
Who was the largest volume buyer?
A new buyer, Mallee View of Galga, took 26 rams during the main auction and several more afterwards, finishing with 30 rams at an average of $867. It plans to join them with 2000 recently purchased Merino ewes.
How are the new buyer's lambs marketed?
Both Merino and crossbred lambs are finished in an on-farm feedlot. They are generally sold on-hook to several buyers, including Woolworths.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Elders in conjunction with Nutrien. The first ten rams were offered individually before the main catalogue.
