‘I shudder to think what they’d make if the sun was shining’: mart trade eases back but prices still strong
With any cattle currently being bought almost certainly rehoused once they arrive at their new homes, they are putting extra pressure on fodder supplies and slurry storage capacity. Photo: Roger Jones
With many places again seeing periodic heavy rain last week, and little in the way of drying, the trade at the country’s marts eased back, just a bit, as those on all sides considered their situations.
The poor weather also saw more online activity as increased numbers of buyers chose the comfort of their Jeeps, cars or offices to do their bidding, either on their phones or computers as opposed to having to face into a day of ducking in and out the rain and wind in sales yards.
