Stakeholders acknowledged the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) sheep yards as being “State of the Art and World Class”. With the upgrade and redevelopment of the cattle precinct, there is the opportunity to launch and position HRLX as a state of the art, world class combined cattle and sheep yard facility.
The HRLX can leverage many existing advantages including central location and lower freight charges, lower selling fees, all-inclusive fees, large dirt holding pens, etc. just to name a few.
In the near future, Online Selling will become the norm rather than the exception. Investigation into costs of establishing online sales and streaming has shown it can be done for a low capital cost. Very little is required in the way of infrastructure and equipment. Live streaming and bidding can take place with as little as a 4G connected tablet with a microphone and a clerk.
The future of the HRLX will further be secured with the introduction of new roofing to the cattle precinct to accommodate solar PV panels. This would have the advantage of HRLX reducing its energy utility bills while also providing an opportunity for a potential off take agreement with other nearby businesses.