More Lambs. But More Competition Too As we move towards the traditional spring lamb flush, processors are progressively adjusting prices in anticipation of increased supply. But perhaps we shouldn't automatically assume more lambs means processors will have the market...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were sharply softer, with a significant correction at Wagga despite exceptional new-season lamb quality, while restocker demand provided some support. The trends appear to be: NSW recorded a sharp correction in the...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were mixed, with NSW and parts of Queensland softer, while Victorian store markets remained firm to stronger and WA benefited from solid restocker demand. The trends appear to be: Queensland was mixed, with improved...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were mixed to softer, with Queensland and NSW easing, Victoria mostly firm, and WA mixed as quality and buyer competition influenced results. The trends appear to be: Queensland recorded stronger demand for young...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were generally softer, with Queensland mixed, NSW showing varied results, and Victoria mostly weaker, while South Australia remained relatively firm. The trends appear to be: Queensland was mixed, with strong...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were mixed, with Queensland and parts of NSW holding firm, while Victoria and Tasmania recorded softer conditions. The trends appear to be: Queensland markets remained mostly firm, supported by strong demand for...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were mixed to softer, with NSW and Tasmania weaker, while South Australia remained firm to dearer and Victoria and WA were mixed. The trends appear to be: NSW lamb and mutton markets softened, with new-season lambs...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were generally softer in NSW, with larger lamb yardings meeting reduced buyer competition, while Victoria provided limited market detail. The trends appear to be: NSW lamb markets softened, with Corowa and Dubbo...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were generally mixed to stronger, with improved demand in NSW and WA while Victoria softened across most categories. The trends appear to be: NSW markets were mostly firm to stronger, supported by improved demand...
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep markets were quiet in the reported centres, with no current yarding or price trends provided, while national week-to-date numbers remained higher. The trends appear to be: NSW reports provided no current yarding or market...
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were generally stronger, led by strong restocker demand and improved quality in NSW, while Victoria was softer for steers and feeders. The trends appear to be: NSW recorded strong demand for quality weaners, steers,...
After a couple of weeks away, it’s been interesting getting back into the market and doing my usual ring-around to get a feel for where things are sitting. There are certainly some early signs that the very strong lamb prices we’ve been seeing are starting to ease....