New Interstate Interest Lifts Radnor Merino and Poll Merino Ram Sale to $1,450 Average With $4,400 Top at Langhorne Creek
Summary
The Radnor Merino and Poll Merino stud ram sale at Langhorne Creek saw fresh interstate interest compete strongly against repeat buyers, helping lift the average to $1,450, a slight increase on the 2025 result. The Koehler family sold 28 rams from 52 offered, with new NSW clients drawn in after AgFair exposure adding depth to the bidding.
The $4,400 sale topper, a Radnor Syndicate-blood Poll Merino at Lot 8, went to repeat top-price buyers. The dual-purpose ram weighed 104 kilograms and combined a 43.5 millimetre eye muscle depth and 7.5 carcase fat with 21.2 micron wool, a 3.7 standard deviation, 17.3 per cent coefficient of variation and a 99 per cent comfort factor. Those buyers secured three rams at a $3,200 average for their top replacement maidens.
A new NSW client paid the $4,000 second-highest price for the Lot 6 ram, a 102 kilogram sire carrying 17.8 micron wool with a 99.9 per cent comfort factor. The heaviest ram in the shed, at 118.5 kilograms and 9 kilograms above any other, is bound for the Adelaide Show.
The result reflected the appeal of dual-purpose Merino genetics that balance strong wool cut and quality with meat and carcase attributes, a combination valued as wool markets firm. With sheep numbers tight and the season proving tough at the peak of the ram selling period, the new interstate demand and loyal repeat-buyer support underpinned a solid outcome for the stud.
Key Data
| METRIC | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 52 |
| Rams sold | 28 |
| Average price | $1,450 |
| Top price (Lot 8) |
$4,400 |
| Second-highest price (Lot 6) |
$4,000 |
| Top buyer average (3 rams) | $3,200 |
| Top ram weight |
104 kg |
| Heaviest ram weight |
118.5 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the Radnor ram sale held?
The Radnor Merino and Poll Merino stud ram sale was held at Langhorne Creek on Friday. It attracted a mix of repeat buyers and new interstate interest.
What was the top price at the Radnor ram sale?
The top price was $4,400 for the Lot 8 Poll Merino, which sold to repeat top-price buyers. The dual-purpose ram weighed 104 kilograms and carried 21.2 micron wool with a 99 per cent comfort factor.
How many rams sold and at what average?
Twenty-eight rams sold from 52 offered, for an average of $1,450. This was a slight increase on the 2025 sale.
Why did the average lift compared with last year?
New interstate interest, particularly from NSW buyers who saw the stud at AgFair, added competition alongside repeat buyers. This fresh demand helped lift the average, even with some volume buyers absent.
What made the Radnor rams appealing to buyers?
The rams were valued as dual purpose, balancing strong wool cut and quality with meat and carcase attributes such as eye muscle depth and carcase fat. This combination is especially useful when wool markets firm, allowing producers to benefit from both wool and meat.
Who bought the second-highest priced ram?
The $4,000 second-highest ram, Lot 6, sold to a new client from NSW who breeds his own rams. The 102 kilogram ram carried 17.8 micron wool with a 99.9 per cent comfort factor and strong bone and meat characteristics.
Which ram is heading to the Adelaide Show?
The heaviest ram in the shed, weighing 118.5 kilograms and around 9 kilograms above any other ram offered, is bound for the Adelaide Show. It carried a 44 millimetre eye muscle depth and 19.2 micron wool.
How did seasonal conditions affect the sale?
The sale took place during a tough season with tight sheep numbers at the peak of the ram selling period. Despite this, strong repeat-buyer loyalty and new interstate demand supported a solid result.
