Are We Building or Borrowing from the Future? Much of the analysis surrounding the Western Australian sheep industry has traditionally centred on one question: How many breeding ewes do we have? It's an important question, but perhaps not the most useful one when...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were mixed across the country, with strong demand supporting heavy export lambs and sheep, while trade lambs eased in some centres due to reduced feedlot competition. The trends appear to be: Heavy export lambs...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were generally firm across the country, with strong competition for quality young cattle, weaners and feeders, while mixed-quality offerings produced varied results for grown cattle and cows. The trends appear to...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were generally firm across the country, with strong competition for heavy lambs and mutton supporting prices, while lighter trade lambs produced mixed results depending on quality and supply. The trends appear to be:...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were generally firm across the country, with strong buyer demand supporting feeder cattle, weaners and cows in many centres, while mixed-quality offerings produced selective results in some markets. The trends...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were generally well supported across the country, with strong restocker and feeder demand driving dearer prices in many centres, while mixed-quality offerings produced varied results in export categories. The trends...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were generally firm across the country, with strong competition for well-finished trade and heavy lambs, while increased supply weighed on prices in some centres and mutton markets remained mixed. The trends appear to...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were mixed across the reported centres, with reduced yardings supporting strong demand for quality lambs in some markets, while mutton prices generally eased despite continued restocker interest. The trends appear to...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were mixed across the reported centres, with rain and mixed-quality yardings influencing results. Restocker demand remained strong in some markets, while feeder cattle and cows generally eased. The trends appear to...
For years, the Australian sheep industry has asked the same question: How big is the national flock? In my view, we're asking the wrong question. Whatever the answer may be, it's of limited value in helping us understand where the market is heading. The market doesn't...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were generally firm despite significantly lower yardings, with quality heavy lambs leading the market while additional wool and agency reports provided further market coverage. The trends appear to be: Yardings...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Store cattle markets remained firm, with quality weaner cattle attracting strong buyer competition and lifting prices across most categories, while additional agency reports provided further market coverage. The trends appear to...