Crossbred wools maintain good price support
The AWEX EMI closed on 1970c – down 53c at auction sales in Australia last week.
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Wool classers invited to re-register with AWEX
AWEX has commenced the re-registration of wool classers for the 2019-21 triennium.
AWI calls on growers to maintain levy at 2 per cent
AWI is cautioning eligible levy payers to strongly consider their vote at WoolPoll, given the recent significant decrease in wool production anticipated in the coming seasons as a result of the drought.
Wether lambs snapped up for top of $136.50
Processors threw their weight around in the online auctions last week with 2 to 6 year old Merino ewes from Molong, NSW selling for 182c live weight or $100.50.
Renewed interest in wool market pushes up price by 97c/kg
Merino fleece categories from 18-23μ saw renewed interest push some MPG’s up to 97c in the southern markets.
Lamb prices stabilise on the back of rain
New season lamb and mutton numbers are continuing to increase, putting pressure on prices.
Aussie Wool offers free wool brokerage
Aussie Wool is supporting drought affected woolgrowers, by offering them a package of free wool brokerage.
Merino ewe hoggets top at $216.50 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe hoggets sold from $108 to $216.50 to average $159 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Sheep market to tighten significantly
The lamb market was following the trend of the last few weeks, until rain and an out of the blue bounce upset the market last week.
Transparency and information flow for AWI
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has launched a new feature on its Review of Performance Implementation Portal (ROPIP).
Merino ewe lambs and hoggets top at $190
Merino ewe lambs and hoggets averaged $148 on AuctionsPlus, selling from $82.5 to $190.
Ram buyers use ASBVs to make informed choices
Ram buyers at the recent Wattle Dale sale in Western Australia were using Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) much more than in previous years to inform their buying choices, driving up average prices and increasing clearance rates.
