By Salomé van den Berg
The agricultural community of Reitz experienced a dynamic auction with exciting prices on Monday, 14 October, when Vleissentraal, in collaboration with the Kruispaaie Farmers’ Association, sold 390 sheep and 600 cattle.
Buyers like Danie Fourie and Michael Bezuidenhout were delighted with their purchases. They praised the quality and quantity of animals on offer. At the same time, one of the sellers, De Wet Oosthuizen, expressed his satisfaction with the prices achieved.
Ian Grobbelaar, Vleissentraal’s auctioneer, was also impressed with the quality of the animals and the prices that ensured a good outcome.
With such successes, it’s clear that the Kruispaaie Farmers’ Association and Vleissentraal have a winning recipe to keep farmers and buyers happy.
Prices achieved
Sheep
Store lambs: R42.50/kg
Ewes: R31/kg
Rams: R28.50/kg
Cattle
Calves (heifers): R31.50/kg
Bulls: R35.50/kg
Fat cows: R25/kg
Store cows: R20.50/kg
Slaughter bulls: R27/kg
