First cross ewes suffer copper poisoning on clover
On several properties in the last couple of months, owners and managers have discovered quite a few big, fat, previously healthy British breed cross ewes that are either dull and sick or dead.
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Demand still running high for fine wools
The physical wool market steadied last week, which was also reflected on the AuctionsPlus offer board with demand remaining high for fine wools while other categories have relaxed.
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Demand for first cross ewe lambs remains robust
Sheep and lamb markets across Australia finally got back into their normal routine last week, after the last six weeks of holiday disruptions and ad-hoc January trading.
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No official increase in award for shearers and shed hands
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia (WoolProducers) has clarified there has been no official increase in the award for shearers and shed hands.
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Australian White ewe lambs break $600/head barrier
Highlights this week saw two lines of Jul/Aug 20’ drop Australian White ewe lambs from Condobolin NSW, weighing 54kg and station mated to Australian White rams return $601/head.
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Chinese buyers inject positivity into wool market
Another strong week for physical auctions as the AWEX Eastern indicator rose for its third consecutive week increasing 72c on Wednesday and a further 17c on Thursday to close the week at 1291c/kg greasy or 985c/kg in US dollar terms.
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Strong trends in wool market for 2021
Physical auctions continued with strong trends for the second trading week of 2021.
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Australian White station mated ewes make $527
Stand out lines during the week on AuctionsPlus included a line of Australian White station mated ewes from Corack East VIC, which made $527/head.
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Strong overseas interest buoys wool prices
The market recorded sharp upward movements this week, with many exporters reporting strong interest from their overseas clients.
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Below award rate claims are false says Wool Producers
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia (WoolProducers) has called out the Australian Workers Union (AWU) on incorrect statements regarding the current shearer shortage.
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Ultrafine wool makes 3010c/kg clean as auctions return
Physical wool auctions returned after the Christmas recess last week and kicked off strong.
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Merino ewe lambs ave $250 and peak at $290
Merino ewe lambs sold from $185 to $290/head, to average $250/head on AuctionsPlus last week.
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