SHEEP

Light lambs strengthen

LIGHT lambs are outperforming all other sheep indicators to be the only indicator year-on-year in a stronger position than it was 12 months ago, according to Meat & Livestock Australia.

Staff writer
 Light lambs are performing well sitting in a stronger position than a year ago. Picture Mark Saunders.

Light lambs are performing well sitting in a stronger position than a year ago. Picture Mark Saunders.

This is a result of favourable conditions and the historically strong heavy lamb market incentivising weight gains. Despite increased yardings, the national light lamb indicator continues to strengthen...

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