Lamb markets closed 2024 with a bang and opened 2025 with a whimper. The rally in December had the usual hallmarks of a supply squeeze,
With the market finishing like Winx last season there was always going to be a rush of supply post-sale break. After carrying lambs through a
Producers that have fat lambs in the paddock, or who have feed that will grow in the summer after December rainfall, will be heading into
Spurred by widespread rain on the East coast and plenty of quality pens; restockers and processors clashed at the rail sending prices skywards. One more
The Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Sheep Producer Intentions Survey (SPIS) released last week covered plenty of ground. Still, it’s
Contracting supply and rain were key ingredients in a much stronger lamb and sheep market this week. Seasonal conditions have conspired with robust processing demand
Despite record-high slaughter figures for lamb so far this year, there are plenty of lambs left in the paddock according to the latest Sheep Producers
Spring is coming to an end, but the consequences of the dry southern winter continue to drive the market. The search for weight is creating
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its quarterly livestock slaughter and meat production figures for September last week. The numbers explain a lot about
The sheep offtake has finally caught up with the general sentiment regarding the flock size. In this article, Mecardo looks at sheep and lamb offtakes
Despite lamb yardings running at above-average levels over the last few weeks, saleyard reports are still noting a hefty appetite from processors for lambs that
Heavy lambs are in hot demand as producers and processors struggle to find enough supply to keep up with the strong export trade. In the
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