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The 'lamb of opportunity': Spring 2024

  • Restocker-to-trade lamb discounts present significant trading opportunities this spring.

  • Reduced producer confidence and a higher supply of store lambs with strong genetic performance lay the foundation for this trend.

  • During this key growth period of the year, utilising available grass budgets and generating cash flow can be achievable by capitalizing on these trading opportunities.

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Sheep & Lamb

The rise of the shedder

Shedding sheep varieties continue to gain in popularity among the nation’s sheep producers due to their lower labour requirements,...
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Sheep & Lamb

October Ram Stud Sale spotlight

October’s stud selling season is in full swing, with several standout ram sales interfaced through AuctionsPlus, spotlighting some...
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Cattle, Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

How does the Australian red meat industry stack up globally?

Turnover for the Australian red neat industry eased 2.2% to $81.7 billion. Australia remains the second largest exporter of beef a...
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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.
WA flock decline signals broader structural issues for Australian sheep industry
Long-term structural issues may emerge for the sheep sector if the WA sheep flock continues to decline. And the largest breeding ewe flock in recent history is expected to drive higher mutton turnoff in spring 2024.
Which studs have topped the ram sales so far this season?
This spring has seen strong demand for stud rams across the AuctionsPlus platform, with sales reflecting both high buyer interest and impressive prices.
Australian agricultural export values fall by 8.5%, but beef exports boom
The latest Australian Agricultural Exports Report by Rural Bank has revealed a notable decline in the value of the nation’s agricultural exports.
Agwatchers launch new podcast series - powered by AuctionsPlus
Welcome to Agwatchers+, where each fortnight we bring you the latest market updates, powered by AuctionsPlus - Australia's largest Ag marketplace.  
New season lamb offering fires up and so does the clearance rate
The new season lamb market is off and away, with a significantly larger offering hitting AuctionsPlus this week enjoying steady pricing and a 94% clearance.

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