Staple strength is one of the second-tier wool characteristics, after fibre diameter and staple length, influential in the pricing of merino wool, although its influence
Smaller volumes this week meant that the national offering total year-to-date is essentially on par with the same time last year. As per AWEX reports,
The topsy turvy nature of this season in terms of seasonal conditions, and flowing from that, sheep meat prices, has certainly not been a “business
Prices at the finer end easing and broader categories firmer was a characteristic of both the Sydney and Melbourne markets this week, as has been
An article in the Rio Times from the middle of 2023 caught the eye recently as it put a number on wool stocks in Uruguay.
The EMI continued its recent downward trend, with a fifth week of softer prices. While the week closed with a slightly more positive trend, the
Crossbred wool production in Australia now accounts for around 22% of the national wool clip (based on clean volumes sold at auction). It has been
An increased offering of wool onto the market enabled buyers to be selective in their purchases. Merino fleece prices were mostly weaker, however, the crossbred
Greasy wool prices continue to drift along, with the very fine merino categories an exception. Prices range from depressed (for crossbreds) to low (broader merinos)
Auction volumes to begin the calendar year have been elevated but market activity on both sides looks to be easing as we approach a period
Given the dramatic swings in seasonal conditions since mid-2023 in eastern Australia, it seems timely to check the sheep and lamb offtake levels to see
Sellers reduced the offering in response to the recent weaker market, however the falling prices continued, with the only positive movements recorded in the Crossbred
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