Jackson Farming ram sale tops $8000 at Moyston with a full clearance
Summary
Strong competition from repeat buyers, new faces and a number of volume purchasers underpinned a successful 27th annual on-property ram sale for Jackson Farming at Moyston, with both the Border Leicester and Poll Dorset offerings achieving a full clearance.
The stud sold six select stud rams to a top of $8000 for an average of $6250. That was followed by 90 flock Border Leicester rams at a $2564 average, while 60 Poll Dorset rams sold to a top of $3250 and averaged $1937. One select Border Leicester ewe sold for $2000. Both the top prices and averages across the ram offerings were up on the 2025 sale.
The sale's top-priced ram was lot 13, an August-drop Border Leicester which sold for $8000 to Tallageira Pastoral Company, Frances, South Australia, via AuctionsPlus. The ram had already impressed in the show ring, winning reserve champion Border Leicester ram at Hamilton Sheepvention. The buyers operate a 12,000 hectare enterprise and regularly invest in elite prime lamb genetics.
Competition remained strong among the leading Border Leicesters, with the second top-priced ram reaching $7000 to Dalarossie Pastoral and a further three rams selling for $6500.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Select stud rams sold, top, average | 6 to $8000 at $6250 |
| Flock Border Leicesters sold, average | 90 at $2564 |
| Poll Dorsets sold, top, average | 60 to $3250 at $1937 |
| Clearance | Full across both breeds |
| Second top price | $7000 |
| Select ewe price | $2000 |
| Volume buyer drafts | Three buyers at 12 rams each |
| Sale edition | 27th annual |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Jackson Farming ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $8000 for lot 13, a Border Leicester. The six select stud rams averaged $6250. Both breeds recorded a full clearance.
What did each offering make?
The six select stud rams topped at $8000 for a $6250 average. The 90 flock Border Leicester rams averaged $2564, and the 60 Poll Dorset rams topped at $3250 for a $1937 average. Both the top prices and the averages were up on the 2025 sale.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
Tallageira Pastoral Company, Frances, South Australia, secured him via AuctionsPlus. The August-drop Border Leicester had won reserve champion Border Leicester ram at Hamilton Sheepvention. The buyers run a 12,000 hectare enterprise and regularly invest in elite prime lamb genetics.
What did the select ewe make?
Lot 1, a select Border Leicester ewe, sold for $2000 to Carapunga Border Leicester stud, Gnawarre. She had been reserve champion Border Leicester ewe at both the Australian Sheep and Wool Show and the Elite Show and Sale.
Why did that ewe appeal?
The buyer had seen her at both shows and decided he would not leave the sale without her, citing her femininity and overall type and structure. He praised her head, feet and what he called a faultless fleece, and said she carried herself beautifully. He had expected her to make more than $2000.
Who were the volume buyers?
Three purchasers each secured 12 rams. Sierra Park, Victoria Valley, bought a mix of Border Leicester and Poll Dorset rams at a $2583 average. Benara Pastoral, Mount Gambier, South Australia, took 12 Border Leicesters at $2292, and Buckley Innovative Farming, Mount Gambier, 12 Poll Dorsets at $2250.
Who bought the top Poll Dorset?
Buckley Innovative Farming, Mount Gambier, secured the top-priced Poll Dorset, lot 119, at $3250. The same buyer was one of the three volume purchasers, taking 12 Poll Dorset rams in total.
What did the stud say about the offering?
The stud co-principals said they appreciated the strong attendance, noting a lot of new faces alongside plenty of return buyers. They were particularly pleased with the sheep offered following a strong season, describing the ewes as the best the stud had produced, and were happy with the averages across both breeds and the complete clearance. Nutrien Ararat and Elders Ararat were the selling agents.
