Merino lamb price a ‘good surprise’ at Bendigo
Sheep producers scored higher prices at the Bendigo lamb sale this week, with Merino lamb prices one of the highlights.
Store Sheep Sales
Lambs, scanned-in-lamb ewes dominate at Deni
Speculation of a promising winter lamb market kept buyers on their toes at Deniliquin’s store sheep sale in the NSW Riverina today.
Ewes hit $270 at Ballarat
A timely confidence boost from buyers elevated prices above expectations at the annual first-cross sale. Read the full report.
Why store sheep vendors are feeling more confident
About 20,000 first-cross ewes will go under the hammer at Ballarat this week where producers are “optimistic” improved prices will continue.
Lambs break through $200
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for lamb producers with stock to sell as prices broke $200 today. Read where it happened.
Why not mulesing could be costing producers at the saleyard
A trend has emerged this spring with differences of $30 to $40 a head recorded between mulesed and non-mulesed ewes at key sheep sales.
Mulesing and quality shift Merino ewe prices at Deniliquin
Demand for store lambs increased at Deniliquin’s special sheep sale, while a 20,000-head yarding of Merino ewes attracted few headline prices. See the full report.
‘Tough’ market for sheep prices at Jerilderie
Opinions varied on sheep prices in Jerilderie last week, with recent rain and quality of sheep the talking points. See the latest results.
‘Bag lamb’ trade alive again
The number of lightweight lambs sold to the Middle East has surged after a quiet four years. Here’s why.
Glimmers of hope as some lamb prices jump
Lamb prices increased at a handful of saleyards, but the market remains fragile. See which markets had the best returns.
Deniliquin: Prices hold up
Buyers and sellers were surprised at today’s store sheep sale, with quality pens driving strong bidding. See the results.
Deniliquin: Prices under pressure
The sale was delayed due to weather and wet paddocks had an impact on prices at the Deniliquin sheep sale. See our expert analysis.
Prices and analysis: Jerilderie sheep sale
Merino ewes sold to $385 at the Jerilderie sheep sale. See the price ranges and our expert analysis of the sale.
Report guide: Hay sheep sale
Young Merinos sold to strong demand at the Hay store sheep sale. See all the prices and our expert analysis.
What you could buy at spring ram sales
Wimmera producer Tim Jorgensen outlines the secrets to his success ahead of this year’s spring prime ram sales. See the dates.
Lamb bottleneck could pressure winter prices
The low lamb slaughter rate and ever-present pressure from a lack of workers could lead to a flooded market mid-year.
Lamb demand heats up at Bendigo
Producers were relieved to see plenty of bidding action at Bendigo, but the number of lambs to come remains a mystery
Lamb market recovering from Covid disorder
Lamb and sheep numbers are recovering from abattoir disruptions, but prices are softening.
‘Softer than we thought’: Tough prices at Deni
Crossbred ewes failed to make more than $300 at the Deniliquin store sheep sale where there was a yarding of 30,000.
Casterton sheep sale draws top prices
Quality ewes that had health treatment boxes ticked drew the most interest in the final sale of the year.
Ewe price record falls again
A new record was set at Naracoorte — try and keep up. Here are the prices and respective buyers.
Insight: Bendigo ewe prices
Livestock expert Jenny Kelly analyses a producer’s first-cross ewe prices over the past 20 years.
Lamb yardings down but numbers to leap
The major yards saw a dip in recent numbers, but that’s set to change. See why.
Ewes set a new record at Bendigo
A new record was set for one-and-a-half year old ewes at the Bendigo store sheep sale. See which farmers sold the top priced pens.
Light lambs go online
A dip in the number of lambs slaughtered and a considerable jump in activity on AuctionsPlus should have plenty paying close attention.
Lamb flow a woolly issue
Lamb production should be closely monitored as several factors are playing into the availability and supply of quality stock going forward.
Exporters, supermarkets back off lambs
Agents say there are fewer quality slaughter lambs coming out of NSW, with many light store lambs still being finished. Find out what the big sellers were at this week’s saleyards.
Wool lifts ‘out of hole’ thanks to China
The Australian wool market continues to rally, with the Eastern Market Indicator sitting above 1200c/kg. And there’s one key factor driving prices.
Storm over Bendigo shelter
Animal welfare concern is putting pressure on Bendigo Livestock Exchange to install a roof to protect livestock from the elements.
Mixed bag of results on a hot day at Corowa
Auctioneers have worked hard at Corowa to maintain values on the heavier first-cross ewe lambs that opened the latest sale there, with mixed results.
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