Top Merino fleece makes 1227c/kg greasy
After two weeks of positive gains, the wool market has slipped backwards due to minimum business conducted with overseas mills.
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Demand lifts for Merino ewe lambs to $370
Demand for merino ewe lambs was strong this week with the category returning a 100% clearance, and selling from $90 to $370, averaging $196, up $60 on last week.
Wool growers urged to vote for change
WoolProducers Australia is reminding those growers who haven’t yet voted in this year’s AWI director elections to make sure they have their say.
Wool market gains despite global uncertainty
Large gains were seen across all types last week, with the EMI finishing up at 1594c.
First cross ewe lambs make to $310
The Bendigo Premier Exclusive Breeders First Cross Sale was interfaced for the first time with pleasing results.
Restocker weight lamb shortage drives price
A decrease in the supply of restocker weight lambs through saleyards has started to impact prices, with the national restocker indicator above trade weights since the beginning of October.
Wool market making sustainable steps forward
The Australian wool market made consistent and sustainable steps forward last week, after months of yo-yoing up and down.
Merino ewe hoggets rise by $34 to $282
Selling for an average of $209, an increase of $34, Merino ewe hoggets saw a price range from $85 to $282 on AuctionsPlus.
Wool market gains stability after trade talks
Last week saw the wool market regain a level of normality, contrasting previous weeks dramatic rises and falls.
Lamb market cools and ewe lambs to $225
Merino ewe lambs sold from $58 to tops of $225 and averaged $145, down $32 on the previous week on AuctionsPlus.
Opportunities abound for young sheep handlers
Applications from young sheep and wool handlers for the 2020 Peter Westblade Scholarship and Wyvern training weekend are now open.
New seasons lambs impacting market
The lamb market is beginning to see the impacts of new season lambs entering the market in greater numbers, with Tuesday’s Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) decreasing 25¢ on the week prior.
