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Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumNew-season lambs not yet ready

The WA processor market has been relatively flat, but space is now readily available for mutton and old-season lambs as supplies remain tight.

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumWA sheep market still in the doldrums

The WA market is still relatively flat despite sheep and lamb prices remaining supported.

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumProducers hold store lambs after rain boosts confidence

The sheep and lamb market hasn’t seen a significant shift in bids over the past week, but the asking price is climbing. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumWA sheep prices increase as supplies shrink

WA sheep prices increased again last week with the continued tightening of supplies.

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumProcessors lift quotes as sheep market tightens

Sheep and lamb markets continue to tighten, with all WA processors lifting their quoted prices over the past fortnight to attract more stock. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS WA’s sheep market ‘relatively stable’

The sheep market has been active but relatively stable in WA. Lighter store lambs, particularly Merino’s that haven’t had the tops taken off are in good demand. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumSheep and lamb markets lift but gaps are evident

WA sheep and lamb markets have lifted this week as both east and west coast processors are starting to see gaps in their kill space open up.

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumLittle movement in lamb market

WA lamb markets have seen little movement from our local processors but feedlots have shown increasing interest in lighter Merinos as they eye opportunities in east coast forward markets. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumWA lamb markets stable, with similar trends seen in the east

WA lamb markets have been stable for the past week with mutton finding more support. 

Rob Kelly

SEASONAL OUTLOOKPremiumPositive price signals for Australian dairy industry

The average Australian dairy farm business will post a fifth consecutive season of profitability in 2024-25 — if they budget and plan diligently — according to Rabobank’s latest seasonal outlook

Rebecca Turner

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumWA lamb market stable as mutton bids rise

WA lamb markets have been relatively stable for the past week but there has been increased interest in mutton.

Rob Kelly

TradeCommentsPremiumRelief for industry as China beef export ban thaws

The beef industry has broadly welcomed the removal of an export ban imposed by China on five meat processing facilities, reopening the door to a trade route that’s been closed for four years. 

Simone Grogan

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumMarket ‘relatively stable’ over past week

Quoted prices in WA are relatively unchanged for the past week and the main item that is hard to move remains 30-40kg Merino whether lambs. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Balance returns to WA market

With a lack of rainfall and the exodus of sheep to the east cost, the WA market now appears to be getting more in balance. 

Rob Kelly

‘Complete view’PremiumMLA launches new National Young Cattle Indicator

Meat and Livestock Australia has launched a new cattle market indicator it says will offer the most accurate national analysis tool of the restocker market.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Sheep prices remain unchanged

It’s been another steady week in WA sheep markets, with prices relatively unchanged. 

Rob Kelly

‘Stellar growth’PremiumWA leads nation in farmland value growth

WA is now the national leader in farmland value growth by a country mile, with new figures revealing the median price per hectare for the State hit a record high of $6225 last year.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumWA Merino lambs and mutton run flat

The market remains relatively flat in WA, with lighter Merino lambs and mutton being the main challenges to move. 

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumWA lamb markets remain flat

XB lambs are nearing the end of their demand in WA, but east coast buyers are still chasing them.  

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumSheep supply is remaining strong

The lamb market in WA continues to see domestic buyers remain strongly supplied with lambs. 

Rob Kelly

MiningCommentsPremiumSouth32 withdraws manganese guidance due to Cyclone Megan

South32 has withdrawn its Australian manganese output guidance following significant damage to its Groote Eylandt operation due to Cyclone Megan.

Cheyanne Enciso

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumOversupply woes continue to bite

The WA lamb market remains in a heavy oversupply, with feedlots turning off the XB store lambs they purchased before Christmas and a lot of producers now turning off their first draft of trade-ready Merinos.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA lamb market supported well

WA lamb markets remain well supported by good demand from both local and east coast markets. 

Rob Kelly

Good gains PremiumBig returns for MSA farmers

The 2023 Australian Beef Quality Insights report have shown great results for MSA beef farmers in the past two years.

Olivia Ford