Oct 30, 2025
Unbelievable rises at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 60,350 There was a notable increase in lamb numbers, attributed to the drying spring conditions, despite some districts receiving rain. The overall quality of the lambs was very good across both the heavy and trade categories,…
Oct 28, 2025
Better at Ballarat
Yarding: 22,085 Lamb numbers increased to 15,490, with most of the lambs in very good condition, possessing good weight and shape. They exhibited good freshness in their skins; however, quality diminished towards the end of each agent’s…
Oct 28, 2025
Floods in China jeopardising Grain output…
By Peter McMeekin Record-breaking autumn rainfall has flooded major grain-producing regions across China, severely disrupting this season’s summer crop harvest and threatening the winter wheat planting campaign. The recent wave…
Oct 27, 2025
A rain led stronger market at Bendigo
Yarding - 25,910 The latest numbers show a yarding of 18,100 lambs and 7,800 sheep, which is a decrease of about 5,000 head compared to last week. The market was stronger, potentially influenced by the beneficial rainfall recorded…
Oct 23, 2025
Cheaper erratic market at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 49,900 There was a decline in lamb numbers, attributed to the cheaper market trends observed last week. Despite this drop, the quality of new season lambs was fair to good, although many lacked significant weight. Most new…
Oct 22, 2025
Hay Report - When the Hay cards fall your way
For the fortnight up to the 22nd of October 2025. By Dwain Duxson It's not very often you get an industry in Ag where the Farmer can set their own price. Within reason, of course. Welcome to the domestic Hay…
Oct 22, 2025
Mixed bag at Ballarat
Yarding: 21,099 Lamb numbers remained stable with 13,000 penned, including around 10,000 new season lambs. Quality improved, with a large portion of the lambs having fresher skins and good weight and shape. However, there was a noticeable…
Oct 20, 2025
Slightly cheaper at Bendigo
Yarding - 31,594 The numbers eased slightly to a total of 31,514 yarded, consisting of 21,840 lambs and 9,670 sheep. The quality of the new season lambs was very good, but there was less weight penned this week, and the lambs are…
Oct 20, 2025
Glendemar MPM October 2025 Newsletter
2025 On-Property Ram Sale – A very big thanks to all that participated and bought at our annual on-property ram sale. Great support from such loyal clients with brilliant sheep and a great attitude towards the…
Oct 17, 2025
Lack of buying intensity at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 62,150 This week’s lamb yarding was fair to very good, with many new season lambs showing freshness and good yields. A notable supply of store lambs weighing under 20kg carcass weight was also present, contributing…
Oct 14, 2025
Mini correction at Ballarat
Yarding: 22,713 Lamb numbers increased this week, with 8,500 new season lambs and 6,400 old lambs yarded. The quality varied; new season lambs were mostly in very good condition, although some lots were starting to dry out in their…
Oct 14, 2025
Egypt’s Wheat import demand growing…
By Peter McMeekin Egypt’s new state grains buyer, Mostakbal Misr, has been highly active in global wheat markets, booking additional shipments in the past two weeks, which, when added to purchases announced in September, bring…
Oct 13, 2025
Price decline at Bendigo
Yarding - 35,820 This week saw a slight adjustment in the numbers, with overall yarding exceeding 35,000 head, consisting of 20,970 lambs and nearly 15,000 sheep. The quality of the young lambs remained very good, although there was…
Oct 09, 2025
Downward trend at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 66,700 The market experienced a significant surge following last week’s price spike, resulting in changes to supply and demand dynamics. The quality of the yarding was fair to good, although the availability of new…
Oct 08, 2025
Hay Report - Assess and make a decision
For the fortnight up to the 8th of October 2025. By Dwain Duxson Farm Tender's Shane Ruyg said this: "If ever there was a line-in-the-sand moment, we're starting to see it in the hay job right now". …
Oct 07, 2025
Mostly gains at Ballarat
Yarding: 17,599 Lamb numbers increased with 5,000 new season lambs and 3,600 old lambs yarded. The quality of the older lambs improved, with more weight and better shape being presented. However, the new season lambs experienced a…
Oct 07, 2025
Morocco’s heavy reliance on Wheat imports to continue 2025/26…
By Peter McMeekin Morocco’s cereal crops may have received a late-season boost from abundant rainfall in March and April, but early-season drought conditions minimised the production upside, leaving output below the ten-year…
Oct 07, 2025
Most valuable Bendigo market ever recorded - Read how
Yarding - 37,010 There was a significant increase in numbers following a period of warm, dry weather, with 21,260 lambs and nearly 16,000 sheep recorded, bringing the overall yarding up by more than 15,000 head. With no sales in New…
Oct 02, 2025
Good gains at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 52,050 Lamb numbers remained similar, while sheep supplies saw an increase. The offering included 17,700 new-season lambs, and the overall quality was very good, extending down to well-bred store lambs. However, the quality…
Oct 02, 2025
Glendemar MPM October Newsletter
If you require a catalogue or want to sign up to Ben's newsletter, email Ben @ glendemar@gmail.com and in the subject line type "catalogue please" or "add me please". Glendemar MPM October Newsletter Glendemar MPM Open…
