The second week of sheep and lamb sales for 2024 registered a much stronger offering of 90,322 head, with demand falling on last week but still extremely healthy at an 80% clearance rate. The larger offering resulted in falls for average value over reserve levels and the crossbred lamb average price, although the AuctionsPlus Restocker Lamb Indicator jumped a further 19c/kg carcase weight.

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AuctionsPlus commercial cattle offerings boosted to 7,905 head compared to last week's numbers of 4,536, a difference of 74%. Clea...
The first week of commercial sheep and lamb sales of 2024 was met with welcomed positivity, with all market indicators being in th...
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle listings started 2024 with low offerings, although this is typical of the first week of January, wh...
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle offerings increased more than 50% this week and recorded a $29 lift in average prices.
The first week of commercial sheep and lamb sales of 2024 was met with welcomed positivity, with all market indicators being in the green.
First sale for 2024 saw low listings, but stronger prices for steers and heifers
AuctionsPlus sheep markets excelled despite disjointed selling week, achieving 85% clearance, $16 VOR, and a 12% increase in the Restocker Lamb indicator.
AuctionsPlus commercial cattle saw little more than a third of the total listings cleared with confidence seemingly tested by last week’s muted confidence.
AuctionsPlus commercial sheep listings rose 21% to their highest level since April. Buyer demand was high at 84% clearance and prices rose strongly.
Vendors tested the market with the highest listing in over a year, as producers looked for a Christmas bump. The larger offering was met with lower clearance and prices.
The AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb markets rose sharply this week with price increases across the board as growers looked to take advantage of confidence ahead of the Christmas shutdown.

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