Sheep

Recent Articles

Lambs in grassy paddock
Market Comment

800 club for the heavy ones

Prices were up across all of the indicators, driven by a tightening of supply with yardings down and strong demand from the buying field. Widespread

Read More »
Sheep in paddock in NSW, photo by Adele SMith
Market Analysis

Lamb weights recover in March

We have been following the increase in lamb exports to the Middle East with interest over the last twelve months or so. Increased slaughter, and

Read More »
Market Comment

Heavy lambs the belle of the ball

No discounts for lambs at saleyards this week for EOFY as the majority of indicators saw double-digit improvements. The National Restocker lamb indicator was up

Read More »
Sheep packed into loading pen on a farm with dark clouds above
Market Comment

Supply surge

Week-on-week yardings for the indicators surged with all saleyards in operation following last week’s long weekend. Prices fell across the board, off the back of

Read More »
Market Analysis

Lamb market lining up like 2018

A couple of weeks ago Mecardo looked at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) quarterly lamb slaughter data, showing March was the largest quarter on

Read More »
Market Comment

Mutton in the green

Prices rose for all bar one of the lamb and Sheep indicators this week, in what was a short selling week due to a public

Read More »
sheep in front of sheering shed
Market Comment

Mutton makes 12 month highs

The market was buzzing this week, with stronger competition and lighter yardings driving prices significantly higher on all types of lambs and sheep. Some decent

Read More »

Listen to the Podcast

Tune in to the commodity conversations podcast with the Mecardo team.

For quick market recaps and in-depth chats with industry experts on the trends shaping livestock, grain and fibre markets.

Email Sign Up

Want market insights delivered straight to your inbox?

Sign up to the Mecardo mailing list to receive regular updates on new analysis and market outlooks.

156A7986_LQ.jpg

Meet the Team

Our team of market analysts combine deep industry knowledge with practical insights to help you navigate the ever-changing commodity landscape.

 

Contact Us

Stay in the loop as we share the latest in wool, livestock and grain markets across out social media platforms.

Or get in touch with us directly to talk about your business needs.