Four decades of loyalty see Yarrah Nominees sweep the top Greenfields rams, paying to $7500 for Poll Merinos at the Booborowie Station sale.
Summary
Four decades of loyalty shaped the Greenfields Merino and Poll Merino on-property ram sale at Booborowie Station, where long-standing supporter Yarrah Nominees swept the top honours. The operation secured all three leading rams, paying to $6500 for Merinos, $7500 for Poll Merinos, and $4800 for the top Greenfields Karalee Poll Merino, finishing with 15 rams at a $3810 average. The $7500 sale-topper, sired by Masterbuilt 201 and March-shorn, weighed 127.5 kilograms and carried a 41 millimetre eye muscle depth, a 20.9 micron fleece, 3.1 standard deviation, 14.7 per cent coefficient of variation and a 99.6 per cent comfort factor. The top Merino, a Greenfields B140 son, weighed 111 kilograms with a 40 millimetre eye muscle depth, 20.9 micron, 2.6 standard deviation, 15.1 coefficient of variation and 99.8 comfort factor. The $4800 Greenfields Karalee ram weighed 100 kilograms and measured 19.3 micron. Both studs achieved a full clearance, with 50 Merino rams averaging $2055 and 106 Poll Merinos averaging $1904. Buyers travelled from across the state, including a station near Broken Hill that took 31 rams at a $1038 average, and other volume purchasers securing lines of 16 and 13 rams. Wool length, crimp and yield were repeatedly cited as reasons for returning, alongside optimism about strong wool prices. The sale was conducted by Elders and Nutrien.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top Poll Merino price |
$7500 |
|
Top Merino price |
$6500 |
|
Top Greenfields Karalee price |
$4800 |
|
Yarrah Nominees 15-ram average |
$3810 |
| Merino rams average (50 head) |
$2055 |
|
Poll Merino rams average (106 head) |
$1904 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who bought the top rams at the Greenfields sale?
Long-standing supporter Yarrah Nominees secured all three leading rams. The operation has purchased Greenfields bloodlines for about 40 years.
What were the top prices across the studs?
Poll Merinos topped at $7500 and Merinos at $6500, while the top Greenfields Karalee Poll Merino reached $4800. The largest buyer finished with 15 rams at a $3810 average.
What were the specifications of the $7500 sale-topper?
The March-shorn Poll Merino, sired by Masterbuilt 201, weighed 127.5 kilograms with a 41 millimetre eye muscle depth. It carried a 20.9 micron fleece and a 99.6 per cent comfort factor.
What did the top Merino ram measure?
The top Merino, a Greenfields B140 son, weighed 111 kilograms with a 40 millimetre eye muscle depth. It recorded a 20.9 micron and a 99.8 comfort factor.
What were the flock-wide clearance and averages?
Both studs achieved a full clearance. The 50 Merino rams averaged $2055, while the 106 Poll Merinos averaged $1904.
Why do buyers keep returning to Greenfields?
Buyers cited good wool length, crimp and yield, along with strong prices for the wool. Past top-priced rams were reported to be performing well.
Where did other volume buyers come from?
Buyers travelled from across the state, including a station near Broken Hill that took 31 rams at a $1038 average. Other lines of 16 and 13 rams were also secured.
