It’s a deal, it’s a steal it’s the sale of the century
‘Sale of the century’ might be a bit of an overreach, but it is a great line from a classic movie. This week, we’re looking at the spread between lambs, sheep, and cattle, with ovine stock reaching the limits of their premium to cattle. While sheep, lambs, and cattle are not direct substitutes, they are […]
Has all the mutton moved
How much mutton is left in the paddock is a question that pundits and processors are trying to gauge, and one of the reasons the price has been zigzagging the past couple of months. Slaughter levels have remained elevated this year as strong demand and southern drought pushed sheep to the yards and the kill […]
Apparel fibre prices
Wool production has come under downward pressure due to dry seasonal conditions, particularly in Victoria and South Australia over the past 12 months, along with relatively low prices compared to meat and rising shearing costs. This article explores how wool prices are responding to the reduced supply. At the risk of repetition, wool is an […]
Conflict boosting grain prices
Global tensions are great for grain prices, but not at all good for input costs for grain growers. The issues in Iran have seen oil prices rally, taking oilseeds and grains with them. Here we take a look at the short-term impacts. The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report, released two weeks […]