Nyowee Poll Merino Stud records a full clearance at its Balaklava sale as the $10,750 top ram heads to a commercial lamb enterprise
Summary
Nyowee Poll Merino Stud at Balaklava recorded a full clearance at its Wednesday sale, offering and selling 144 rams to average $2248 amid strong pastoral demand. The buyer's top pick was Lot 3, which topped the sale at $10,750 and headed to CLRS Trading Trust, a Rhynie commercial lamb enterprise running around 1600 ewes. The 16-month-old ram weighed 126 kilograms, descended from a long-standing stud bloodline going back more than 30 years, and had been displayed at the Royal Adelaide Show. It carried a 19.2 micron fleece with a 2.7 standard deviation, a 14.1 per cent coefficient of variation, a 99.7 per cent comfort factor, a 147 per cent greasy fleece weight, a 45 millimetre eye muscle depth and 6.6mm of fat. The second top ram, Lot 5, sold for $7250 and weighed 132kg with a 20.8 micron fleece and a 99.8 per cent comfort factor. A total of 33 buyers registered, with strong support from pastoral clients securing bulk orders; the largest volume purchases were lines of 20, 17 and 14 rams at averages of $1600, $1829 and $1400. Rams were bound throughout South Australia and into Victoria, with buyers reported to be enjoying one of their best seasons in years and rebuilding ewe numbers. The stud carries around 70 years of breeding and was formed in its current registered form 27 years ago. Elders conducted the auction.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Rams offered and sold |
144 (full clearance) |
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Sale average |
$2248 |
|
Top price (Lot 3) |
$10,750 |
|
Top ram |
126kg, 19.2 micron, 99.7% comfort factor |
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Second top price (Lot 5) |
$7250 |
| Registered buyers | 33 |
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Years of breeding |
70 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the overall results of the 2026 Nyowee Poll Merino sale?
Nyowee achieved a full clearance, offering and selling all 144 rams for an average of $2248. A total of 33 buyers registered for the day.
How much did the top ram sell for?
Lot 3 topped the sale at $10,750. It was purchased for a Rhynie commercial lamb enterprise running around 1600 ewes.
What were the top ram's key figures?
The 16-month-old ram weighed 126 kilograms and carried a 19.2 micron fleece with a 2.7 standard deviation and a 14.1 per cent coefficient of variation. It also recorded a 99.7 per cent comfort factor, a 147 per cent greasy fleece weight, a 45 millimetre eye muscle depth and 6.6mm of fat. It had been displayed at the Royal Adelaide Show.
What sold as the second-highest ram?
Lot 5 sold for $7250 and weighed 132 kilograms. It measured 20.8 micron with a 99.8 per cent comfort factor.
Where were the rams headed?
Rams were bound for buyers throughout South Australia and into Victoria. A number were secured for bulk pastoralist orders.
Who were the biggest volume buyers?
The largest volume purchases were lines of 20, 17 and 14 rams. These lots averaged $1600, $1829 and $1400 respectively.
Why was pastoral demand so strong this year?
Pastoral clients were reported to be enjoying one of their best seasons in many years, prompting them to rebuild ewe numbers. That renewed confidence translated into strong orders for rams.
How established is the Nyowee stud?
The stud was formed in its current registered form 27 years ago and has around 70 years of breeding behind it. Its genetics were described as strong, producing productive sheep with good carcass quality and plenty of wool.
