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Battle of the heavyweights

As we have entered winter the Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Heavy Lamb Indicator as surged past $10 on a carcass weight basis as processors scramble for limited supply.

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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Can mutton prices keep climbing?

Mutton prices have continued to surge to 674¢/kg cwt. Prices fluctuated due to inconsistent supply, climate variability and shifti...
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Sheep & Lamb

Flock liquidation consolidates as STR climbs into 2025

The Sheep Turnoff Ratio (STR), a key metric in monitoring the national flock cycle of rebuild and liquidation phases, has now firm...
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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Record surge in the National Mutton Indicator

The National Mutton Indicator has surged 26%, reaching its highest price since July 2022. Reduced yardings and strong saleyard com...
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Can mutton prices keep climbing?
The National Mutton Indicator price surge continued last week, increasing 7¢ to 674¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), nearing the 731¢/kg cwt record.
Flock liquidation consolidates as STR climbs into 2025
The Sheep Turnoff Ratio (STR), a key metric in monitoring the national flock cycle of rebuild and liquidation phases, has now firmly signalled that Australia’s sheep industry has shifted into a liquidation phase, writes Matt Dalgleish.
Record surge in the National Mutton Indicator
The National Mutton Indicator has experienced its most dramatic weekly increase on record, rising to 529c/kg carcase weight (cwt), with daily prices peaking at 551¢/kg cwt late last week.
WA getting the flock out of here
The anecdotal evidence of a declining flock in Western Australia is compelling, the data coming through is backing it up. While we haven’t had a solid number for the WA flock for several years, the slaughter figures are suggesting a rapid liquidation, which gained pace at the end of 2024.
Getting turned off
The lamb market experienced volatile price shifts in 2024, with unexpected rallies and retracements influenced by supply, demand, and weather patterns. Matt Dalgleish provides his insights and projections for 2025 and beyond.
Lotfeeding finds new highs as outlook supports future growth
Record highs in lotfeeding sector for 2024; increased capacity and exports set the stage for growth with strong demand for Australian grassfed beef in 2025.
Lamb fair values for 2025 and beyond
The lamb market experienced volatile price shifts in 2024, with unexpected rallies and retracements influenced by supply, demand, and weather patterns. Matt Dalgleish provides his insights and projections for 2025 and beyond.
Strong growth in the uptake of sheepmeat genetics
The national sheep flock was built on Merinos and a strong Australian wool sector. More recently, the sector has trended towards dual-purpose and meat breeds, as well as mixed cropping enterprises. This trend has been influenced by input prices, policy decisions, wool and livestock prices, and shifting generational desires.
Slaughter's early surge signals support for sheep in 2025
Mutton market sees early gains in 2025 but faces potential volatility, influenced by weather and global demand trends, with promising signs for price stability and growth.

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