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Mutton, mutton and more mutton

  • The weight of mutton slaughter has ably supported record monthly mutton export volumes while price continues to operate in a two-tiered market.
  • A continuation of strong mutton export volumes can be expected for the month of November.
  • Watch the reemergence of US demand for Australian mutton as US consumers trade down protein choices to cheaper alternatives, this dynamic is playing out for Australian goatmeat.
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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Trump's tariffs and the Australian sheepmeat trade

All eyes have been on Washington in recent weeks as we waited to see who would become the next American president-elect. As soon a...
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Cattle, Sheep & Lamb

Localised climate issues a key supply drag

One of the benefits of having livestock industries spread across four or five states is that you can generally find good growing c...
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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Mutton favoured over lamb

Processors are favouring mutton, as sheep slaughter reaches its largest volume in 18 years. Mutton supply through saleyards is up ...
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Trump's tariffs and the Australian sheepmeat trade
Trump's second term and proposed tariffs could impact Australia's sheepmeat trade significantly, particularly with the US and China, while the Middle East shows potential growth.
Localised climate issues a key supply drag
Local climate issues are impacting livestock supply in southern Australia, with significant effects on cattle and sheep numbers, Angus Brown looks at how this is affecting market dynamics and prices.
Mutton favoured over lamb
Sheep slaughter has reached its highest volume in 18 years, indicating processors have been favouring mutton over lamb.
New season lamb supply surges amidst producer caution
MLA has reported lamb prices have rebounded to 2021 levels, with NSW seeing heavier lambs while Victoria deals with lighter stock and early ewe sales. Seasonal impacts are evident.
The 'lamb of opportunity': Spring 2024
Ripley Atkinson explores how you can take advantage of significant trading opportunities this spring by leveraging the wide price spread between restocker and trade lambs.
The rise of the shedder
Matt Dalgleish discusses how shedding sheep varieties are rising in popularity among Australian farmers and assesses a dramatic change is the shedding SIL ewe premium in recent years.
October Ram Stud Sale spotlight
Top ram sales from October’s stud selling season through AuctionsPlus showcase impressive results and high prices, reflecting ongoing confidence in diverse sire breeds nationwide.
How does the Australian red meat industry stack up globally?
According to a new report, despite the significant ease in livestock prices, the industry remained resilient in the face of this instability thanks to strong demand across a diversifying export market and strength in the processing sector.
Increased supply and price equals what?
Angus Brown looks at the increasing lamb slaughter rates and how this can happen without punishing prices.

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