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Mutton prices have jumped dramatically- but will it last?

The National Mutton Indicator jumped 122.21c/kg cwt week-on-week to 550.61c/kg cwt on Friday.

Mutton prices have jumped significantly in some states. But will they hold?

Mutton prices have jumped significantly in some states. But will they hold? | Credits: Mark Saunders, Kondinin Group.

TIGHTENED sheep supply on the back of rain across northern New South Wales has pushed mutton prices up a whopping 28.52 per cent week-on-week, with the National Mutton Indicator hitting 550.61 cents a...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.