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Export support for Aussie cow price
Our favourite beef export price gauge has maintained its record run so far this year, driven by less lean beef supply in the US and

Merino wool price cycles
Merino (and crossbred) wool prices appear to be working through the bottom of a price cycle, driven by weak economic conditions in Europe and China

Mutton supply following an 18-year-old trend
Sheep and lambs continue to flow into saleyards and processors as we move through summer. Continued dry conditions through key southern sheep zones appear to

Waiting for volatility
With all the talk of tariffs and trade disruptions, grain prices have remained remarkably steady. Canola has been volatile, but it has been like a

A new world order?
The US President came out swinging this week with renewed enthusiasm for tariffs. This time, the targets were steel and aluminium imports with Australia right

Buyers back bidding
Values lifted this week on the back of tighter supply, compounded by increased demand from buyers. Rain on the east coast, with more forecast for

Supply pressure spooks sellers
It can be difficult to see the forest for the trees at times, particularly when the details have presented the best opportunities for wool sellers

Mutton discounts a sponge for slaughter capacity
Lower lamb supply week on week was not enough to halt further declines across the majority of indicators. Buyers remain for the majority of lamb
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