Cardings defy negative trend to remain firm
Prices were down in the wool market across most types, with the finer types seeing the most dramatic falls. The EMI finished the week at 1492c, down 38c on last week.
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Merino wether lambs average $99
Merino wether lambs sold from $50.50 to $139, averaging $99 and achieved 66% clearance on AuctionsPlus.
Upcoming holiday periods impacting wool market
A fall of the Australian to US dollar could not aid the sliding wool market last week.
Unjoined first cross ewes rise $8 to average $232
Unjoined First Cross ewes averaged $232, up $8 on last week on AuctionsPlus and selling from $180 to $330.
Heinrich and Horswill join Sheep Producers board
Sheep Producers Australia has reported on a year of strategic work and outlined its core areas of focus for 2020 at its Annual General Meeting in Tamworth, NSW.
Merino ewe lambs rise by $23 on AuctionsPlus
Only four lines of Merino ewe lambs were sold last week on AuctionsPlus, making between $100 & $196, averaging $152, up $23 on the previous sale.
AWI shareholders endorse constitutional changes
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) shareholders have endorsed all changes to the AWI Constitution related to the implementation of the Review of Performance recommendations and have elected two new directors to the AWI board.
Crisp steps up to interim CEO for Sheep Producers
Sheep Producers Australia announced Chief Executive Officer Graham Smith will leave the organisation and SPA Policy Director Stephen Crisp will step in as interim CEO.
Restocker lambs remain strong despite market easing
Lamb prices have continued their downward trend this week, with all eastern states indicators easing week-on-week except restocker lambs.
Online 16 micron fleece sells for 2070c/kg clean
Recent business conducted with overseas mills saw the wool market gain ground last week.
Ewe hoggets average $302 at Lambpro sale
The Lambpro Maternal Primeline Ewe Sale was held online last week with the 5,803 head offering achieving a 100% clearance.
Webinar on summer feeding and pre-joining
A ewe nutrition around summer feeding and pre-joining webinar will be held on November 27 from 8pm-8.45pm.
