Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary

Sheep and lamb markets were mixed, with strong lamb quality supporting mostly steady prices, while mutton values fell sharply despite good-quality offerings.

The trends appear to be:

• Lamb prices remained mostly steady on strong quality.
• Mutton prices fell by $20–$30/head.
• Reduced yardings saw both lamb and sheep numbers decline.
• National lamb numbers remained below the corresponding period, while sheep numbers were higher.

New South Wales

• Griffith yarded 4,850 lambs and 2,300 sheep, with strong lamb quality keeping prices mostly steady while mutton fell $20–$30/head.
• Additional agency reports were available from Griffith.

Summary: NSW markets were mixed, with quality lambs holding firm while mutton prices weakened significantly.

National Summary

Australian sheep markets remained mixed, with steady lamb values supported by quality, while increased mutton supplies continued to pressure sheep prices.

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Sheep yardings & reports

Queensland

• No reports

New South Wales

• Griffith sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 7,150, (-3,350)  Lamb quality remained strong with prices mostly steady, while mutton values fell $20–$30/head despite a good-quality offering. Full report available here.
  • MLA
  • S&B
  • Elders

Victoria

• No reports

South Australia 

• No reports

Western Australia

• No reports

Tasmania

• No reports