Welcome to Agwatchers+, where each fortnight we bring you the latest market updates, powered by AuctionsPlus - Australia's largest Ag marketplace.  

In the first episode Matt Dalgleish and Andrew Whitelaw discuss the current state of the Australian cattle market, the international grains market, and the fluctuations in the lamb and mutton markets. They also touched on the challenges facing the sheep industry, particularly in Western Australia.

 


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Record prices headline strong new season lamb run

Record prices headline strong new season lamb run

New season lamb prices have hit an all-time high for the January to August period, averaging $229.14 a head across all categories on AuctionsPlus, a...

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Mutton volume and price ratios

Mutton volume and price ratios

Sheep meat prices are trading at high levels anyway they are presented, with mutton well and truly holding its own. This article takes a look at...

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Slaughter resets 50-year highs as beef production breaks new records

Slaughter resets 50-year highs as beef production breaks new records

Today, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Quarter 2 2026 slaughter and production numbers for red meat and livestock.

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