Superfine fleeces make to a top of 2041c/kg clean
The wool market experienced a slight increase last week with most micron price indicators having mixed movements across all selling centre’s.
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First cross ewe hoggets average $242
First cross ewe lambs were up $9 from last week off the back of recent rain with Central West buyers purchasing 15% of the AuctionsPlus catalogue.
Wool market bounces back to 2017 levels
The wool market has bounced back to see the largest rise since AWEX began reporting back in 1995.
First cross ewe lambs in demand at $247
Merino wether lambs sold to a top of $141, for an average of $112, down $2 on last week on AuctionsPlus.
Wool market in sharp decline with absent buyers
The wool market experienced a sharp decline this week with all micron price indicators down across all selling centres.
Merino ewe lambs average $145 and top at $240
Merino ewe lambs sold from $62 through to $240, returning an average price of $145, down $29 on last week on AuctionsPlus.
Restocker indicator 21c/kg CW above last year’s levels
Buyers are now more aware of when the price gap widens between slaughter ready lambs and lighter categories, with restocker and feeder buyers quickly entering the market, closing any premium.
Merino ewe lambs average $174.50 and top at $242
Merino ewe lambs ranged from $93.50 through to $242, returning an average price of $174.50 on AuctionsPlus.
Combing wools well supported at auction
The wool market continued its negative trend last week, however with smaller reductions as opposed to the extreme falls that the market had taken.
Have your say on levy expenditure by nominating
This year is an important year for woolgrowers to have their say in their representation of levy expenditure via the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) director elections.
Keep biosecurity in mind when buying rams
Sheep producers are reminded to keep biosecurity in mind when buying rams this season.
Producers to have their say on sheep and goat duty
Sheep and goat producers and industry are invited to have their say on the future amount of the state’s sheep and goat duty, which is under review.
