Thousands of Aussie farmers were watching - when 4000 Brahman cattle were sold by Auctions Plus in what is understood to be Australia's largest online cattle auction.

The mob reportedly sold for $1653 a head or 474c/kg liveweight. Similar steers - also from the Northern Territory - are currently selling for around 455c/kg 
 
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Paul McCormick from Elders, who says it opens up the market to new kinds of buyers.

Thousands of Aussie farmers were watching - when 4000 Brahman cattle were sold by Auctions Plus in what is understood to be Australia's largest online cattle auction.
The mob reportedly sold for $1653 a head or 474c/kg liveweight. Similar steers - also from the Northern Territory - are currently selling for around 455c/kg&nbsp; &nbsp; Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Paul McCormick from Elders, who says it opens up the market to new kinds of buyers.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.