Griffith Sheep Sale Report

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Report Date: 7th August 2026

Total Yarding: 7,150

Commentary

Lamb numbers eased and the quality was good with plenty of heavy and extra heavy grain assisted lambs penned. Most of the trade weights were Dorpers or Merinos and there was only a limited supply of light weights. The market sold to similar trends of the previous week.

Light Merinos under 18kg sold from $138 to $196/head and averaged 1020c/kg. Trade weights 20 to 24kg ranged from $236 to $271/head and averaged from 1120c to 1180c/kg, lambs 24 to 26kg ranged from $288 to $294/head. Heavy lambs to 30kg ranged from $314 to $355/head or 1160c/kg and extra heavy weights to 36kg sold to 388/head to average 1070c and the supper heavy weights topped at $425/head. Heavy Merinos with no skin value sold to $330/head or 1100c/kg.

Mutton numbers eased and the quality was good with plenty of weight. Prices were cheaper dropping $20 to $30/head. Heavy Merinos sold from $222 to $270 and crossbred ewes reached $278/head. Most sold from 770c to 820c/kg and the extra heavy ewes were around 725c/kg.