A ram sale at Rupanyup’s Sunnydale White Suffolk Stud achieved good prices on Monday, marking the beginning of what could be a healthy increase in livestock prices.

Hosted by Rodney and Andrew Weidemann, Andrew said the sale went ‘very well’, achieving about 85 per cent clearance.

“We were happy to get good clearance, as well as strong interest in what was remaining,” he said.

“We had about a $1300 average, with rams selling for up to $2500, and two top price rams at $2600.”

Mr Weidemann said the prices were about $200 up on last year’s average.

“I’m pretty confident we’ll have a solid ram season,” he said.

“Given the way it’s going and the uncertainty in the industry, a lot of people are realising that livestock is a good fit.

“Obviously, the way the climate is at the moment, the improved prices we’re seeing in the yards with the lambs flows on to more optimism in the industry.

“There is pressure on grain prices, but at least with livestock there’s a level of return everyone can see, which is likely to increase over time, especially now there are low stock numbers.

“There had been a downturn in prices, but those who stayed with it should be well-rewarded.”

There were 70 rams auctioned at the sale.

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