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Higher global feed demand weighs in on stocks
The USDA published its April World Agriculture Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) report early this week. Global ending stocks of wheat and corn were revised
Changing seasons moving supply and price spreads
We are into April and as cropping and sowing programs are ramping up, lamb finishing programs are winding down. This time of year generally sees
Fine merino price curves and discounts
Feedback out of the supply chain continues to indicate that demand for knitwear is outstripping the demand for worsted wool. With this in mind this
Slaughter at record low. Cows charge the moon.
Coming out of Easter this week, the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) held its ground, still supported by tight supply stemming from continued low yardings
Short sales deliver steady lamb price but mutton on a roll
Short selling weeks tend to generate havoc in livestock markets, especially when it causes already tight supply to get tighter. But while much of the
Focus on North America
The news to finish last week was the somewhat surprising USDA stocks and acreage report. Could it be the US farmer is playing a game
Aus Vs USA lamb prices
Australian lamb and sheep prices are currently holding at very strong levels, but how do they compare to livestock prices in the USA, one of
Regional Rainfall Update March 2021
Mecardo’s regional rainfall update for March 2021. Click here to view the latest update This report highlights: Current season’s monthly rainfall trend Last season’s monthly
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Research: Analysis of the Australian sheep flock
In this report for LiveCorp and MLA, we analysed the historical trends in the demographics of the Australian sheep flock, examining domestic factors that influence farm-level enterprise decision making.
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