Hamilton Sheep & Lamb Market Report

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Report Date: 20th February 2026

Total Yarding: 4,300

Commentary

At Hamilton agents yarded 4,300 sheep a decrease of 700 compared to last week’s offering. Again the overall quality was very mixed with fewer heavy weight sheep available. The majority of the yarding consisted of medium to light trade weight sheep comprising approximately 60% crossbreds and 40% Merinos. All of the regular buying group were present and active operating in a softer market that was generally $10 to $15/head easier with very light sheep showing greater reductions.

Heavy weight sheep sold from 600 to 680c/kg cwt while medium to light trade weights averaged between 740 and 800c/kg cwt. Heavy crossbred ewes reached $245 and Merino ewes with skin made up to $215/head. Merino wethers with skin topped the sale at $252/head and Hoggets sold to $270/head. Terminal sires ranged from $45 to $66 and Merino rams reached $77/head.

Market Reporter: Chris Agnew, MLA