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Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Widespread demand pushes wool prices higher
The wool market gained last week with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator up 26c on Tuesday then rising a further 28c on Wednesday to close out the week at 1198c/kg, or 892c in US dollar terms.
Demand continues for ewes and lambs topping at $400
Ewes with lambs at foot sold from $240 to $400/head, to average $350/head, up $2/head on AuctionsPlus.
Tips for grazing sheep on cereal stubble
Did you know crop stubbles grown in Australia could provide about three billion ewe grazing days, or enough forage to feed Australia’s 65 million sheep flock for six weeks?
Demand remains strong for finer lots in wool market
The wool market eased slightly last week, with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator down 17c on Tuesday then rising 11c on Wednesday to close out the week at 1144c/kg, or 844c in US dollar terms.
First cross ewes and White Suffolk lambs in demand at $505
First cross ewes with lambs topped at $505 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Renewed sense of optimism in world wool markets
The wool market remained relatively firm last week, dropping 9c across the two sale days. The AWEX fell 3c on Tuesday and then a further 6c on Wednesday, to close the week out at 1150c, or in US dollar terms 846c.
First cross ewes with lambs skyrocket to a record $624
It was another big week for ewes with lambs at foot, with last week’s record being smashed by $63/head to top at a stellar $624.
Have your say on national sheep sustainability framework
Woolgrowers and industry participants are being invited to consult and have their say on the impending Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework.
First cross ewes and lambs hit a record $561
Ewes with lambs at foot were a big talking point this week, with another record broken at $561 for first cross ewes. Overall, this category registered a 91.6% clearance rate, with a total of 1,212 head sold. Prices ranged from $256 to $561/head, to average $382/head. The new record now stands at $561/head, achieved by […]
Bids flow from overseas markets to correct wool prices
The Australian wool market steadied last week with supply continuing to exceed demand among the estimated 40,641 bales offered across the nation.
New guide launched for shearing shed safety
Australian Wool Innovation and WA Shearing Industry Association have launched the newly developed SafeSheds, The Shearing Shed Safety Program.
