Lamb prices

 MLA reports buyers are offering discounts for unshorn lambs due to the additional cost and effort required for shearing. Image courtesy of Meat & Livestock Australia.
SHEEP

Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

15 March 2024

 Lamb and mutton prices should rebound later this year, according to Rural Bank's latest outlook. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Lamb and mutton prices continue to soften

Lamb and mutton prices have slipped but Rural Bank expects them to pick up later in the year.

12 March 2024

 Sheep producers are considering their options for lambs that age out of the lamb market, says MLA. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Producers under pressure to provide quality, finished lambs

MLA says there are few options for producers with hoggets.

24 January 2024

 It's been a strong start to the year for sheep and lamb, with prices lifting at early sales. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Strong start to the year for sheep

Sheep prices lift substantially in the new year.

14 January 2024

  NFF welcomes the appointment of Dr Craig Emerson as Independent Reviewer of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Independent advisor appointed to review supermarket code

Food and Grocery Code of Conduct to be led by Dr Craig Emerson.

14 January 2024

 A new summer lamb campaign, targeting the generational divide, was launched on Sunday. Photo Courtesy of Australian Lamb.
LIVESTOCK

New lamb ad targets generational divide

A national campaign promoting lamb was launched earlier this week

09 January 2024

 A historical price gap between mutton and lamb emerged at the end of 2023. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Historic price disparity emerges between mutton and lamb

A historic price disparity between mutton and trade lamb emerged at the end of 2023.

03 January 2024

 Farmers are fed up about the lack of price transparency. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Livestock prices: Farmers feeling cut out

Farmers call for greater supermarket price transparency as frustration grows.

08 December 2023

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