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…
Sep 30, 2025
Big gains for Mutton on a small sample size at Ballarat
Yarding: 10,602 Lamb numbers declined slightly to 5,824, with just over half being new season lambs. The overall quality was mostly good to excellent, although there was variation among the new season and older lambs, with some being…
Sep 30, 2025
Argentina’s agro-export tax holiday triggers buying frenzy…
By Peter McMeekin Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once quipped that “a week is a long time in politics”, and that was certainly the case in Argentina last week, with the country’s agro-export taxes suspended…
Sep 29, 2025
Mutton continues its rise at Bendigo
Yarding - 21,450 The market for lambs remains steady, with around 13,500 lambs sold, approximately 9,000 of which are new season lambs. The quality of these lambs is generally very good, although many younger lambs are starting to…
Sep 25, 2025
Merino Ewes sought after at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 49,000 Lamb numbers increased, while sheep supplies experienced a decline. The offering included 17,650 new season lambs, and the quality was very good, notably including well-bred store lambs. However, the quality of old…
Sep 24, 2025
Hay Report - Water finds it's level and so will Hay prices
For the fortnight up to the 24th of September 2025. By Dwain Duxson It depends on where you draw the line or which side of the fence you are on as to where you think new season Hay prices should be. Sellers are…
Sep 23, 2025
Mutton prices moves North at Ballarat
Yarding: 11,229 Lamb numbers have decreased to 5,990, and the quality was varied. There was a limited offering of new season lambs, which were in excellent condition, while the remaining old lambs showed a wide range in quality, from…
Sep 23, 2025
Ukraine Harvest campaign moves into summer crop mode…
By Peter McMeekin As the harvest of Ukraine’s winter and spring crops draws to a close, this season’s summer crop harvest campaign moves into gear, with unusually dry and hot weather conditions in many regions over the…
Sep 22, 2025
Up and down market at Bendigo
Yarding - 21,985 There has been a slight increase in lamb supply, now just over 14,000 head, with new season lambs beginning to outnumber old shorn stock. However, the lamb market did not maintain the pace from the previous week,…
Sep 21, 2025
Glendemar MPM September 2025 Newsletter
Pictured - Deane, Henry and William Goode, Kingston, SA, Dean Trotter, Perillup, WA, Dave Smith, Glendemar, and Ben Duxson, Glendemar. Key dates: Glendemar MPM Open Day – Friday 3rd September 10:00 – 4:00 Glendemar…
Sep 19, 2025
Strong sale at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 46,650 The lamb market saw a significant increase in numbers this week, while sheep experienced a more moderate rise. This included 10,500 new season lambs, which demonstrated a notable improvement in quality, with greater…
Sep 17, 2025
Price gains at Ballarat
Yarding: 12632 Lamb numbers increased slightly this week, with a total of 7,770 penned. The quality of the lambs varied, ranging from well-presented lambs with short skins that were fed supplementary feed to plainer lots at the end…
Sep 16, 2025
Mixed Grain Harvest results for Bulgaria this season…
By Peter McMeekin Quite favourable weather across much of Bulgaria in the latter stages of this season’s winter crop development, followed by hot and dry harvest conditions, has resulted in higher wheat and barley production…
Sep 16, 2025
All categories up by some margin at Bendigo
Yarding - 16,000 Today’s sale at Bendigo saw higher prices across all categories, making it one of the best overall markets in recent memory, with consistent buyer demand throughout. New season lambs sold for up to $378 per…
Sep 11, 2025
Mutton price surge at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 34,000 There was a notable decline in numbers, with lambs experiencing the most significant decrease. This week, a total of 8,400 new season lambs were yarded, and there was an improvement in quality, with better finishing…
Sep 10, 2025
Slim pickings but positive at Ballarat
Yarding: 9089 Lamb and sheep numbers increased, with a combined total of 9,089. Each agent had a few pens of well-finished lambs off feed; however, the quality declined quickly to plainer lots that were lacking in weight and shape,…
Sep 09, 2025
Brazil’s corn ethanol industry going ballistic…
By Peter McMeekin The rapid expansion of Brazil’s corn ethanol industry has become a critical component in meeting the South American country’s escalating demand for renewable fuel after the government raised the nation’s…
Sep 09, 2025
Heavy Lamb market a bit softer at Bendigo
Yarding - 16,000 There was a slight drop in lamb numbers, bringing the total down to 9,910, while mutton supply increased, keeping the overall yarding at 16,000 head. The market was erratic, with the buying group making a clear effort…
Sep 04, 2025
Strong demand for store Lambs at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 46,000 A total of 11,400 new season lambs were presented at the market, reflecting a slight increase in numbers compared to the previous market. The quality of these lambs varied significantly across different trade weight…
