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.
Store Sheep Sales
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.
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‘Sticky’ Merino prices highlight Deni inconsistency
Mixed prices at the Deni yards were off the pace with larger sales, though some lambs still went well at the contracted store market.
Wallaloo Park Merinos push average up by $2000
The Wimmera-based stud has seen huge returns for their 181 rams sold at their on-property sale this year – almost doubling last years’ results.
Major damage to lamb prices unlikely
Lamb slaughter rates are down a bit in Victoria, but prices are expected to hold firm unless conditions change.
Record ewe prices at Hay
Merino ewe prices set a new saleyard record at the annual Hay sheep sale in the Riverina.
Hay sheep sale: Prices above expectations
Merino lambs sold to $176 at the Hay store sheep sale with prices across all grades $10 to $15 above expectations. Full breakdown here.
Meat marbling a bonus for Oxton Park Merino lambs
The dual purpose of producing Merino lambs for their marbling as well as wool pays off for the O’Connor family.
Jenny Kelly analysis: Decision time for sucker lambs
Lamb producers must choose between cashing in on exceptional prices or risk waiting until their suckers improve, writes Jenny Kelly.
NZ lamb prices closing the gap
New Zealand’s lamb price advantage over Australia is diminishing, giving our exports a more even competition.
Weight plays key role in lamb prices
Halving of supply has put a premium on light trade lambs but it’s the reverse for larger export lambs whose numbers have doubled.
Switch to shedding breed pays off
Convenience, big money and early maturity of the Australian White convinced a farming enterprise to make the change.
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