Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep markets were generally firm to stronger, with NSW lambs benefiting from strong competition and smaller yardings, while Victoria remained firm for lambs and stores despite weaker heavy mutton.
The trends appear to be:
- NSW lamb markets strengthened, supported by smaller yardings and strong competition, although heavy old-season lambs and mutton were mixed.
- Corowa recorded the strongest result, with lighter numbers attracting strong demand and lifting prices across all categories.
- Dubbo lambs were firm to dearer across new-season, old-season and Merino categories, while mutton eased.
- Victoria remained firm for new-season lambs and stores, with strong demand for trade and light mutton, although heavy crossbred ewes weakened.
- National lamb yardings declined, while sheep numbers increased slightly.
New South Wales
- Corowa recorded a smaller, lighter lamb yarding that met strong competition, lifting prices across all categories, with trade lambs stronger and mutton remaining firm.
- Tamworth recorded a slightly larger mixed-quality yarding that was mostly steady, with new-season lambs holding value while heavy old-season lambs eased and mutton remained firm.
- Dubbo recorded a smaller lamb yarding, with new-season, old-season and Merino lambs firm to dearer, while mutton eased across most grades.
- Griffith report provided no current market trend.
Summary: NSW sheep markets were generally firm to stronger, led by strong competition for smaller and lighter lamb yardings.
Victoria
- Bendigo recorded a larger yarding, with new-season lambs and stores remaining firm, while trade lambs and light mutton remained strong. Heavy crossbred ewes were weaker.
Summary: Victorian sheep markets remained firm for quality lambs and stores, although heavy ewes came under pressure.
National Summary
Australian sheep markets were generally firm to stronger, supported by strong demand for quality lambs and smaller yardings in NSW. Victoria also remained firm for new-season lambs and stores, while heavy mutton and ewes were weaker. National lamb yardings declined, while sheep numbers increased slightly.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- Corowa sheep report: Yarding: 8,220, (-5,920) A smaller and lighter lamb yarding met strong competition, lifting prices across all categories, with trade lambs up $10 and mutton remaining firm. Full report available here
- Griffith sheep report (18/9) Watch the latest report here
- TRLX Tamworth sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 3,375, (+405) A slightly larger and mixed-quality Tamworth lamb yarding was mostly steady, with new-season lambs holding value while heavy old-season lambs fell $15/head and mutton remained firm. Full report available here
- Dubbo sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 24,660, (-6,370) A smaller 19,450-lamb yarding saw new-season, old-season and Merino lambs firm to dearer, while mutton prices fell $13–$30/head across most grades. Full report available here
Victoria
- Bendigo sheep report: Yarding: 20,340, (+3,390)A 20,000-head yarding saw new-season lambs and stores remain firm, with lambs averaging $274, while heavy crossbred ewes fell $20–$40/head but trade and light mutton stayed strong. Full report available here
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- No Reports
Tasmania
- No Reports