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...
Cattle Market Summary – 7 July 2026
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...
The Market Doesn’t Trade Estimates
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...
Sheep Market Summary – 6 July 2026
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...
Cattle Market Summary – 6 July 2026
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...
Cattle Market Summary – 3 July 2026
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were mixed across Australia, with strong competition supporting weaners, feeder cattle and quality store stock, while mixed-quality offerings and softer cow markets limited gains in some centres. The trends appear...
Sheep Market Summary – 3 July 2026
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep and lamb markets softened where reported, as rain significantly reduced yardings and buyer competition, resulting in easier prices across most categories, particularly heavier lambs and sheep. The trends appear to be: Rain...
Sheep Market Summary – 2 July 2026
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep and lamb markets were mixed across Australia, with strong buyer demand supporting quality trade and heavy lambs in several centres, while increased supply and softer competition weighed on prices in others. The trends appear...
Cattle Market Summary – 2 July 2026
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary  Cattle markets were mixed across Australia, with strong competition supporting quality weaners, feeder cattle and well-bred young stock, while export cattle and cow markets generally eased in line with softer processor demand....
Sheep Market Summary – 1 July 2026
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep and lamb markets were generally firm across Australia, with strong buyer competition supporting quality lambs and mutton in most centres, although some markets softened where buyer attendance was reduced or weather affected...
Cattle Market Summary – 1 July 2026
Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary Cattle markets were generally firm across Australia, with strong restocker and feeder demand supporting young cattle, while cow and processor markets produced mixed results depending on quality and buyer competition. The trends...
Sheep Market Summary – 30 June 2026
Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary Sheep and lamb markets were mixed across Australia, with strong competition supporting quality trade and heavy lambs in some centres, while softer processor demand weighed on prices elsewhere, particularly in mutton markets. The...



