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Rain makes oats, oats makes gains
Easing supply had a role to play; however, heavier saleyard offerings and channel country rainfall have gotten the ball rolling on demand once again in
Wool market loses heat
The wool market moderated this week after its recent rally, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) easing 5 cents to 1,245 cents. The other indicators
Sheep and lambs steady as the season unfolds
The sheep and lamb market held fairly steady this week, as many in the south wait for the next rain event to give a clearer
Wheat stumbles, canola bubbles
The wheat market has been caught in something of a downdraft this week. High-level talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine have been viewed as
Endless trade disruptions
There is no shortage of news to report on in agricultural commodity markets. This week, it is shipping fees and Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola
What’s driving the merino wool market
Rises in wool prices since last spring have been welcome, if somewhat variable. This article takes a look at what factors are behind these changes.
Less buffalo means more boats to Indo
Live cattle exports for the first two months of 2025 are at their highest levels in four years, as plentiful supply keeps prices where our
WA lamb and sheep discounts
We recently received a request to look at the differences in lamb and sheep prices between eastern and western Australia. The question was specifically in
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