Merino component of flock under pressure
The latest release of Meat and Livestock Australia’s Industry Projections has a pertinent section on the structural shift in the national flock. Survey results continue to show a shift away from Merino sheep towards meat and shedding breeds. Here we take a look at how price is driving this shift. In the MLA Industry Projections, […]
Where are we with the FSR?
The female slaughter rate (FSR) is one of the key figures used to demonstrate what is happening with the Australian beef cattle herd. There has been some debate of late if that figure is still sitting at the right level – with changes in the nature of the herd perhaps meaning that it should be […]
Changes to local wheat forecasts crunching basis
Last week we looked at the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences Crop Report, noting the strong growth in the forecast for the Australian wheat crop. Wheat prices might be higher in absolute terms in the last week or so, but in relative terms, they are on the slide. Regular readers will […]
Battle of the Merino: South Africa vs Australia
South Africa remains the major supplier of RWS-accredited merino wool for 19 micron and broader merino wool. This article looks at the South African merino clip in 2023-24 and compares it to the Australian merino clip. Regular market reports and supply analyses of the South African wool market are available on the excellent Cape Wools […]
