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Total sheep and lamb yardings fell slightly this week, but it didn’t help prices, with all major indicators ending lower.
Australian cattle slaughter is expected to hit its highest level since 1978 in 2026, having already hit that mark for the 2025-26 financial year.
Australian cattle slaughter is expected to hit its highest level since 1978 in 2026, having already hit that mark for the 2025-26 financial year.
Sheep and lamb supply fell away again this week prompting a significant boost to the market right across the board.
Lamb volumes are historically strong, while Mutton had its second-lowest September figure in the past decade.
The cattle market has responded strongly to some spring rainfall and restocker confidence this week, with young cattle prices surging.
Quotas and tariffs continue to play a significant role in the global beef trade as we close in on the new calendar year orders kicking in.
Quotas and subsequent tariffs continue to play a significant role in the global beef trade as we close in on the new calendar year orders kicking in.
Ewe prices hit new saleyard specific highs again this week as positive seasonal conditions and strong sheep and lamb market returns
Sheep and cattle supply trends so far this year have been reinforced by the latest National Saleyard Survey,
