Merino fleece winning almost bullish support from China’s largest topmakers
What a difference a week makes from last week the merino fleece getting almost bullish support albeit coming from a low price base.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
US imports of Australian lamb lift by 50 per cent on last year
Australian exports of lamb lifted 36% in March from 2023 levels to 30,707 tonnes with the largest export market remaining the United States, where exports lifted 50% from last year to 7,336 tonnes.
Widespread lack of confidence in wool pipeline affecting superfine wools
Merino Fleece has been the focus area of poor demand from our customer with the rebasing of price each week reflecting a widespread lack of confidence throughout the pipeline in each of our major markets. This has caused the price basis between fine and coarser merinos to move closer together which is having a substantial […]
Merino skirtings not feeling the same pain as Merino fleece in market
Merino Fleece felt the full brunt of the market’s downward price recalibration and was exacerbated by the price disparity between selling centres from the previous week. The market opened 20-50c cheaper in the north and 10-25c cheaper in the South. At the end of the sales the MPG’s miraculously aligned across the Merino range. Currency […]
LambEx returns to agricultural calendar with early bird registrations
It has been six long years but the pinnacle in Australian sheep, lamb and wool – LambEx – finally returns to the agricultural calendar with early bird registrations opening.
Merino market opens with unexpected flurry and Sydney closes in positive territory
Merino Fleece: focusing on the Northern region market, which opened an unexpected flurry of competition from the indent operators pushing up the MPG’s up to 37c for the day. Unfortunately, this was short lived with the end-of-week close for the Southern markets falling away 10-30c. Despite this the merino MPG’s in Sydney mostly closed in […]
Nominations called from all corners of the wool industry for the Wool Industry Medal
It’s time to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the Australian wool industry and those who have made a significant contribution to its success. It’s time to nominate a worthy recipient for the 2024 Australian Wool Industry Medal.
Tributes flow for O’shea’s lifetime dedication to resolving disputes in wool industry
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) announces the passing of Michael Joseph O’Shea, affectionately known as Mick O’Shea, on February 29, 2024.
Strong prices in the Merino fleece sector drives solid increase in wool market
The Australian wool market recorded an overall solid increase last week, driven by strong prices in the merino fleece sector. On Tuesday in Sydney, a modest Merino fleece auction saw price increases as the sale advanced. The upward trend continued on Wednesday, resulting in notable gains by the end of the week, with the […]
WoolProducers exploring new markets for Australian exporters
The Australian Government is supporting market diversification for Australian greasy wool thanks to a project delivered by WoolProducers Australia.
Animal welfare group claims phase out of live sheep exports will value add to local supply chains
Animal welfare group, the Australian Alliance for Animals, has welcomed the introduction of a new bill to formally legislate the phase out live sheep exports in Australia, claiming it would end the suffering endured by tens of thousands of animals each year.
Trailblazers competition for young innovators in sheep, lamb and wool industries
LambEx has teamed up with Coles to launch the LambEx Coles Trailblazers competition for young innovators in the sheep, lamb and wool industries.
