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 trends appear to be:
- Trade and heavy lambs remained well supported where buyer competition was strong
- Lamb prices were mixed, with markets recording both gains and declines
- Mutton markets were generally softer, although select centres recorded firmer results
- Buyer demand remained selective, favouring quality lines
- Wool market reports were also released across several centres
New South Wales
- Corowa (4,450 lambs, 2,520 sheep) – Strong buyer competition lifted lamb prices by around $10/head, while reduced mutton demand saw sheep prices ease. An additional market report was available from Elders.
- Tamworth (1,300 lambs, 770 sheep) – Reduced numbers met steady buyer demand, with trade and heavy lamb prices holding firm. An additional market report was available from RLX.
- Dubbo (9,950 lambs, 2,640 sheep) – Steady lamb numbers met softer demand, with lamb prices easing across most categories and mutton declining $10–$20/head.
- Griffith – Market reports were available from S&B and Elders.
Weekly Wool Report – Elders released its weekly wool market report.
Summary: NSW delivered mixed results, with stronger competition supporting lamb prices at Corowa and Tamworth, while softer processor demand weighed on the Dubbo market. Mutton prices were generally weaker across the state.
Victoria
- Bendigo (6,985 lambs, 2,270 sheep) – MLA market report available, with additional reports from MM and Elders.
- Shepparton – RLX market report was available.
Summary: Victorian activity was centred on Bendigo, with multiple market reports released, while Shepparton also published an RLX report.
National Summary
Lamb markets remained mixed nationally, with strong buyer competition supporting prices in selected centres, while softer processor demand resulted in weaker trends elsewhere. Mutton markets generally eased, although quality offerings continued to attract solid competition.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- Corowa sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 6,970, (+1,760)Â Strong buyer competition lifted lamb prices by around $10, while reduced mutton demand saw sheep prices ease across most categories. Full report available here
- TRLX Tamworth sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 2,070, (-1,065) Reduced lamb and sheep numbers met steady buyer demand, with prices holding firm across most trade and heavy categories. Full report available here
- Dubbo sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 12,590, (-1,570) Steady lamb numbers met softer demand, with lamb prices easing across most categories and mutton also trending $10–$20 cheaper. Full report available here
- Weekly Wool Report (Elders) (26/6)Â View the latest report here
- Griffith sheep report here
Victoria
- GVLX Shepparton sheep report (RLX) (26/6) Watch the latest report here
- Bendigo sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 9,255, (+339) Mixed quality and reduced buyer activity saw the lamb market trend slightly softer, while sheep prices remained firm on heavy mutton demand. Full report available here
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- No Reports
Tasmania
- No Reports