Yearling steers set 544.2c/kg saleyard record at Mareeba

Ben Harden
Updated March 30 2021 - 10:30am, first published March 29 2021 - 4:00pm
Setting a new yearling steers saleyards record were the Shroj family with their pen weighing 147kg and sold at 544.2c/kg to a southern buyer. Picture: Mareeba Saleyards
Setting a new yearling steers saleyards record were the Shroj family with their pen weighing 147kg and sold at 544.2c/kg to a southern buyer. Picture: Mareeba Saleyards

A pen of Droughtmaster-cross steers hit 544.2c/kg at the Mareeba Saleyards last Tuesday, breaking the selling centre's cents per kilogram record for yearling steers.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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