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Lamb fair values for 2025 and beyond

In the final quarter of 2024, the national trade lamb indicator (NTLI) exhibited unusual seasonal price movements that deviated from typical patterns observed in previous years. Traditionally, the spring flush puts downward pressure on prices from late winter into spring as volumes of new season lamb swell, particularly in Victoria.

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Sheep & Lamb

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 d...
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Record-breaking January for Australian red meat exports

Key points: Beef exports rose to 81,050 tonnes, the largest January volume on record. Lamb exports fell 4%, while mutton exports l...
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Market Insights

INDICATORS: Cattle indicators ease as large proportion of heifers hit market

The National Young Cattle Indicator (NYCI) has continued to fall, dropping another 1.68c/kg in the past week, after tumbling 18.39...
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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.
Record-breaking January for Australian red meat exports
Record-breaking January for Australian red meat exports with significant increases in beef, mutton, and goatmeat volumes. Discover how Australia is capturing global market shares. according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
INDICATORS: Cattle indicators ease as large proportion of heifers hit market
Your weekly wrap of how Australia's livestock indicators are performing, brought to you by APlus News.
WATCH: Beef producer optimism is growing, and so will herd sizes
Optimism and confidence continue to grow for Australian beef producers according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey from Meat & Livestock Australia.
Herd growth on track for 2025 with higher slaughter and production volumes
StoneX's 2025 Australian Cattle Market Outlook predicts a growing herd, increased slaughter rates, and robust beef production, with stable cattle prices influenced by supply and demand dynamics.
High demand, high prices, high clearance: The success of Santa Gertrudis on AuctionsPlus
Santa Gertrudis cattle achieved record clearance and premium prices on AuctionsPlus in 2024, proving high demand and market advantage across various regions.
INDICATORS: NYCI trending down, Restocker Lambs up
In a short week of trading the National Young Cattle Indicator has tumbled 18.39c/kg this week to be 345.07 on Friday morning.
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.
Trading opportunities with PTIC breeders
Trading PTIC Cows is not a new opportunity. However, with a strong baseline of the processor cow market, it has recently risen in popularity.

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