Sheep

Wool market slumps to lowest since 2015

Published June 28, 2020

In what has been a remarkable turn of events, the EMI is now 1000c lower than it was in 2018. 28,029 bales were offered this week, almost twice as many as the week before.

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Merino ewe lamb prices steady at $211 average

Published June 21, 2020

Merino ewe lamb prices remained steady on last week selling from $140 to $270 to average $211 on AuctionsPlus.

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Wool market experiences positive growth

Published June 11, 2020

For the first time in many weeks the Australian Wool market has seen positive growth.

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First cross ewes still strong at top of $431

Published June 10, 2020

First cross ewes had another great push on AuctionsPlus with clearance rates hitting 93% and prices ranging from $261 to $431, averaging $376, up $11.

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Drop in wool supply brings stability to market

Published May 31, 2020

The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator made up a portion of the ground lost last week, finishing Wednesdays auctions at 1,170c, up 15 cents.

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First cross ewe demand remains strong at $436

Published May 31, 2020

After last week’s record-breaking price for first cross ewes, prices remained strong for this category selling from $296 to $436, averaging $364, down $1.

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Survey on impacts of COVID on wool production

Published May 28, 2020

Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia has released a survey for woolgrowers to capture the impacts of COVID-19 on Australia’s wool growing businesses.

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Demand remains for fine wool for knitwear

Published May 24, 2020

The wool market has continued down its negative path this week. Global uncertainly and further trade tensions with China have put pressure on market which continues to shed value.

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First cross ewes hit a record $446 on AuctionsPlus

Published May 24, 2020

Prices increased for first cross ewes as they sold between $215 and $446 to average $362, up $4 from last week.

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Pastoral and rangelands specific manual developed

Published May 21, 2020

Recognising a need for a pastoral/rangelands specific manual, AWI is in the process of developing a program that will work within these regions.

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Producers hold on to sheep to rebuild flocks

Published May 21, 2020

Eastern states sheep slaughter continued to contract for the week ending May 15, reported at 43,600 head.

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Merino ewe lambs up $7 to top of $301

Published May 17, 2020

Merino ewe lambs sold from $150 to $301, averaging $222, up $7 on last week, while demand for this category corrected with a 73% clearance.

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