Slim saleyard pickings send prices higher
Tighter saleyard throughput was enough to see the lamb and sheep market finally lift. With store lamb prices at some of the lowest levels in
Tighter saleyard throughput was enough to see the lamb and sheep market finally lift. With store lamb prices at some of the lowest levels in
Public consultations were completed this week by the independent panel created to advise the federal government on the phase-out of live sheep exports, and they
Rain may have kept some lambs away from the saleyard, but this week buying interest was weak for the quality and weights on offer. Additionally,
Producer’s intentions to continue rebuilding Australia’s sheep flock have diminished since October, as market prices have lowered, and input costs (namely interest rates) have risen.
The upward price trend proved short-lived, with an influx of lambs and sheep supply resulting in a sizeable drop in prices this week. Demand couldn’t
After a couple of years in the doldrums mutton exports have ramped up considerably in 2023. The latest figures for May show that the significant
The finished lamb market experienced a slight decline this week, however, the restocker market showed signs of improvement. The recent rain seems to have provided
It was no surprise that saleyard throughput would scale back, given the dissatisfactory price levels for sellers and the rain that fell across the country
The best cure for high prices is high prices, in markets, this is a common saying. It implies that high prices will drive higher supply,
There aren’t a lot of positives to take from the lamb and sheep market results this week. Unless of course, you were looking to buy.
It’s quality and supply, not diminished demand, which is pushing lamb prices down as buyers start to be selective. Team this with reports of processors
A notable mix of quality at saleyards is causing an erratic market and dragging down lamb price indicators. Supply to processors is far exceeding seasonal
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