Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep markets were generally firm to dearer, with stronger mutton and lighter Merino demand offsetting softer sheep supply and lower lamb numbers in Victoria.
The trends appear to be:
NSW lamb markets were firm to dearer, with improved quality and emerging new-season lambs.
Dubbo recorded stronger light Merino and mutton prices, while trade and new-season lambs held firm.
Bendigo lamb numbers fell significantly, although sheep numbers increased and the market remained supported.
National lamb yardings fell by 2,285 head, while sheep numbers increased by 2,909.
New South Wales
- TRLX Tamworth yarded 2,250 lambs and 1,210 sheep, with improved quality supporting a firm to marginally dearer market; extra heavy lambs topped at $446/head.
- Dubbo yarded 22,005 lambs and 5,424 sheep, with light Merino and mutton prices stronger while new-season, trade and heavy lambs remained firm to steady.
Summary: NSW markets were firm to dearer, supported by improved lamb quality and stronger demand for Merino lambs and mutton.
Victoria
- Bendigo yarded 6,970 lambs and 3,380 sheep, with lamb numbers down 2,320 head but sheep numbers up 1,020 head.
Summary: Victorian supply shifted toward sheep, with significantly fewer lambs offered.
National Summary
Australian sheep markets were generally firm, with NSW recording stronger demand for lighter Merino lambs and mutton while new-season and trade lambs remained steady. National lamb numbers fell by 2,285 head, but higher sheep numbers lifted the total yarding by 624 head.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- TRLX Tamworth sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 3,460, (-245). A better quality 2,250-lamb yarding sold to a firm to marginally dearer market, with new season lambs emerging and extra heavy lambs topping at $446/head. Full reports available here
- Dubbo sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 27,429, (+2,169) A firm to dearer lamb market saw stronger light Merino and mutton prices, while new season and trade lambs held firm and heavy lambs remained steady. Full reports available here
Victoria
- Bendigo sheep report: Yarding: 10,350, (-1,300) A very strong sale saw lamb and sheep prices firm to dearer, with quality new season lambs and mutton attracting particularly strong competition. Full reports available here
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- No Reports
Tasmania
- No Reports