Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep markets were generally softer in NSW, with larger lamb yardings meeting reduced buyer competition, while Victoria provided limited market detail.
The trends appear to be:
- NSW lamb markets softened, with Corowa and Dubbo recording cheaper trends despite strong demand for lighter ewes at Corowa.
- Tamworth was reported as a mixed market, although the commentary appears to contain cattle wording rather than sheep-specific results.
- Victoria had larger Bendigo yardings, but no current price trend was provided.
- National yardings were significantly higher, led by increased lamb and sheep numbers.
New South Wales
- Corowa recorded a larger lamb yarding that sold to a cheaper trend, while old lambs and mutton were mostly steady and lighter ewes remained in strong demand.
- Tamworth report was available, but the commentary provided was cattle-related and did not give a reliable sheep market trend.
- Dubbo recorded a larger yarding that sold to a softer market, with most lamb categories and mutton cheaper amid reduced buyer competition.
- The Weekly Wool Report provided no current sheep yarding or price trend.
Summary: NSW sheep markets were generally softer, with increased lamb supply and reduced buyer competition weighing on prices.
Victoria
- Bendigo recorded a larger yarding, but no current price or market trend was provided.
Summary: No clear Victorian sheep market direction was available from the reported Bendigo update.
National Summary
Sheep markets were generally softer, particularly in NSW where larger lamb supplies and reduced buyer competition pressured prices. National yardings were higher, with both lamb and sheep numbers increasing.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- Corowa sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 14,140, (+7,060) A larger yarding of lambs, including 5,200 new-season lambs, sold to a cheaper trend, while old lambs and mutton remained mostly steady with strong demand for lighter ewes. Full reports available here
- TRLX Tamworth sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 2,970, (-490) A larger yarding of good-quality cattle sold to a mixed market, with feedlot competition lifting heavy steers while feeder and restocker heifers and heavy cows eased amid cautious demand. Full reports available here
- Dubbo sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 31,030, (+3,601) A larger yarding of 26,000 lambs and 5,030 sheep sold to a softer market, with most lamb categories $10–$20 cheaper and mutton generally $10–$15/head lower amid reduced buyer competition. Full reports available here
- Weekly Wool Report (11/9) View the latest report here
Victoria
- Bendigo sheep report: Yarding: 16,950, (+6,600) A much larger yarding of 16,950 head sold to a softer trend, with new-season lambs $5–$10/head cheaper and mutton easing, while well-presented heavy sheep and lambs remained in strong demand.
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- No Reports
Tasmania
- No Reports