Sheep Market Summary – 8 October 2026

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Sheep markets were generally stronger, with a significantly larger and mixed-quality Wagga yarding meeting strong but erratic demand, supported by active restocker and processor competition.

The trends appear to be:

  • Strong restocker and processor competition supported the market.
  • Young lambs were generally dearer.
  • Heavy ewes also strengthened.
  • Quality remained mixed despite the larger yarding.

New South Wales

  • Wagga recorded a significantly larger, mixed-quality yarding, with erratic but strong demand lifting young lambs and heavy ewes.

Summary: NSW sheep markets strengthened at Wagga, supported by active restocker and processor competition.

National Summary

Australian sheep markets were supported by strong demand at Wagga, with young lambs and heavy ewes benefiting from active restocker and processor competition despite mixed quality and increased supply.

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Sheep yardings & reports

Queensland
  • No Reports
    New South Wales
    • Wagga sheep report: Yarding: 45,000, (+10,400): A significantly larger and mixed-quality yarding met erratic but strong demand, with young lambs and heavy ewes generally dearer on active restocker and processor competition. Full report available
    Victoria
    • No Reports
    South Australia 
    • No Reports
    Western Australia
    • No Reports
    Tasmania
    • No Reports

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