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LIVE EXPORTS DIVEPremiumLive cattle exports set to fall further, MLA report says

Live cattle exports are pegged to plummet to 500,000 head this year — nearly 272,000 fewer than in 2021.

Adam Poulsen

Beyond the SaleyardsProcessor prices and saleyard numbers improve

WA sheep processor prices are steady to higher this week and the number traded at the saleyards has largely increased this week.

Rob Kelly

Brownes expansionPremiumBrownes Dairy to resume exports to Singapore

WA’s oldest dairy company Brownes is set to re-enter the Singaporean market after logistical headaches caused by COVID-19 led to the market drying up.

Adam Poulsen

FOOD SECURITYPremiumAustralian food industry bodies form alliance

A host of food industry bodies, including the National Farmers’ Federation, have formed a new group tasked with tackling domestic food security issues caused by ongoing supply chain disruptions.

Adam Poulsen

Beyond the SaleyardsWA cattle markets strong

Direct buyer sheep prices are steady this week but saleyards have recently been bid higher as several processors enter into maintenance shutdowns to close out the financial year. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumSheep prices continue to fall

Sheep prices are continuing to fall in general, though good quality lambs have seen strong numbers in the yards.

Rob Kelly

PRICE DROPRecord high Australian cattle prices pegged to drop

Australia’s lengthy run of record high cattle prices could soon come to an end, with experts predicting a drop over the next financial year as demand from restockers eases.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumRains prompt subdued sheep yardings

Sheep yardings remain subdued as rains encourage producers to hold stock, rather than dump them quickly at the saleyards for lack of feed. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSSheep prices under pressure

Sheep prices are under pressure this week as the abundance of supply leads to processors taking their time in buying. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPrices weaken as demand falls

National cattle and sheep prices saw weakness this week as supply continues to outweigh demand from processors and feedlots. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Abattoir backlog a worry for producers

Sheep prices remain limited with buyers booked out weeks in advance, and it will take some time to work through the backlog.

Rob Kelly

Live exportPremiumSheep shipping ban could make WA industry ‘unsustainable’

Western Australia’s lucrative sheep industries could become ‘unsustainable’ and ‘more susceptible to market volatility’ if Federal Labor’s plan to ban live exports is implemented, a leading analyst says.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumPressure mounts on lamb prices

Sheep prices are under further pressure, with lamb prices direct from processors about 15¢ lower for hot standard carcass weight. 

Rob Kelly

LIVE EXPORTPremiumMeat and Livestock Australia launches new price indicator

Meat and Livestock Australia has launched a new independent price indicator to help the live export industry make more informed decisions and drive profitability in the northern cattle trade.

Staff reporter

LEADING THE RACEPremiumAustralian sheepmeat producers among world’s best: MLA

Australian sheepmeat producers are among the most efficient and profitable in the world according to a new report, but farmers have been warned not to rest on their laurels.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSSheep shortage now oversupply

In sheep markets, the situation has quickly shifted from a lack of available stock to a large oversupply. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSSheep sellers active ahead of Anzac Day lull

The Easter holiday break has come and gone, and with Anzac Day not far off, sheep sellers have been actively trying to sell to get ahead of the coming short weeks. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSFeed costs rise on grain prices

The renewed strength in grains is due to dry conditions across the hard red winter wheat region of the US and throughout Canada.

Rob Kelly

ANOTHER RECORDPremiumWestern Young Cattle Indicator smashes two records in a week

WA cattle prices have hit another all-time high, with the Western Young Cattle Indicator breaking through the 1200¢/kg mark as restocker demand soars.

Adam Poulsen

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumLack of staff hits sheep markets

Western Australian sheep markets and yardings continue to feel the effect of COVID-induced staff shortages and prices have dropped in response to being booked out weeks in advance. 

Rob Kelly

Beyond the saleyardsPremiumSheep prices drop as COVID restrictions bite

Sheep prices have dropped slightly this week as WA feels the effects of COVID-19 restrictions, which are slowing the pace of trade and processing. 

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSWA sheep prices hold firm as buyers return

Western Australian direct consignment sheep prices have again held firm this week, with top prices at $8.40/kg and $6.10/kg carcass weight. 

Rob Kelly

Impressive geneticsPremiumWA stud claims record $62,000 Dorper ram purchase

The most expensive Dorper ram ever sold in Australia will be used as the genetic foundation of a new stud at Toodyay after three enterprising brothers claimed the coveted $62,000 purchase.

Staff reporter

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSWA sheep and lamb at premium prices

Sheep and lamb direct consignment prices remain at a premium in WA, with feedlots bidding on average 367¢ for XB lambs and 360¢ for Merinos weighing around 40kg.

Rob Kelly