Online auctions beefing up trade

Written on the 25 July 2016

Some of biggest names in the Kimberley pastoral industry are turning to online auctions to get top dollar for their cattle.

Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association chairman Peter Camp said the online auctions gave cattle exposure to more buyers but the timing of sales to fit in with demand from live exporters and others was crucial.

Mr Camp, who runs Kalyeeda Station, recently raised more than $2 million through the sale of 1867 cattle on the AuctionPlus website.

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Source: The West Australian