Landfall Angus stud clears 245 bulls to average $13,455 as a top Tasmanian sire heads to Western Australia for $44,000
Summary
A leading Tasmanian Angus stud recorded a total clearance at its annual on-property sale, with the top-priced bull heading to Western Australia. Landfall Angus at Dillston sold all 245 bulls to average $13,455, comprising 111 two-year-old bulls that averaged $12,954 and 134 yearlings that averaged $13,850. The $44,000 top-priced lot, Landfall Signature V849, was one of three bulls secured by Sheron Farms at Benger, Western Australia, an operation that mates about 420 cows a year and rates docility as a key trait. The August 2024-drop sire weighed 924 kilograms on sale day and recorded an 11.8 square centimetre eye muscle area, one millimetre of rib fat and 0.8mm of rump fat. Its TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation figures included a 5.4 kilogram birth weight, a 60kg 200-day weight, a 104kg 400-day weight and a 132kg 600-day weight, reflecting a low birth weight with strong growth and carcase attributes. Repeat buyers made up a large portion of purchasers, with bulls spread across a wide area - one to Queensland, 48 to the Tasmanian mainland, 76 to Flinders Island, 16 to King Island, 71 to Victoria, 30 to New South Wales and three to Western Australia. Demand was particularly strong for the yearling bulls. Makarna Grazing at Memana on Flinders Island was the biggest volume buyer, taking 32 sires. Nutrien conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 245 (total clearance) |
| Overall average | $13,455 |
| Top-priced bull |
Landfall Signature V849, $44,000 |
| Two-year-old bulls |
111 head, $12,954 avg |
| Yearling bulls |
134 head, $13,850 avg |
| Top bull sale weight |
924kg |
| Biggest volume buyer |
32 sires (Makarna Grazing) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the overall results of the 2026 Landfall Angus sale?
The stud achieved a total clearance of 245 bulls at an average of $13,455. The offering comprised 111 two-year-old bulls averaging $12,954 and 134 yearlings averaging $13,850.
How much did the top bull sell for and where is it going?
The top-priced lot, Landfall Signature V849, sold for $44,000 and is heading to Western Australia. It was one of three bulls bought by a Benger operation that mates about 420 cows a year.
What were the top bull's key figures?
The August 2024-drop sire weighed 924 kilograms on sale day, with an 11.8 square centimetre eye muscle area, one millimetre of rib fat and 0.8mm of rump fat. Its evaluation figures included a 5.4 kilogram birth weight, a 60kg 200-day weight, a 104kg 400-day weight and a 132kg 600-day weight.
Why was docility important to the buyer?
The buyer identified docility as one of the most important attributes, noting that quieter cattle are easier and safer for staff to handle. The top bull was described as extremely quiet with plenty of growth.
How were the bulls distributed geographically?
Bulls sold across a wide area: one to Queensland, 48 to the Tasmanian mainland, 76 to Flinders Island, 16 to King Island, 71 to Victoria, 30 to New South Wales and three to Western Australia. Repeat buyers made up a large portion of purchasers.
Which bull category drew the strongest demand?
Demand was particularly strong for the yearling bulls. The clearance and averages were said to indicate confidence in the beef sector.
Who was the biggest volume buyer?
A Flinders Island grazing operation was the biggest volume buyer, picking up 32 sires. The bulls suited a range of buyers chasing growth, carcase data or heifer bulls.
What was the top bull bred from?
The top sire was bred within the Landfall Angus program, by Landfall Signature S1755 and out of Landfall Lorenzo T42. It combined a low birth weight with good growth and carcase attributes.
