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…
Sep 03, 2025
Hay Report - To cut Hay or strip Grain?
For the fortnight up to the 3rd of September 2025. By Dwain Duxson We think that Cropping Farmers have big decisions to make in the next month or so. Let's ask it as a question. Do you have a big "cut Hay"…
Sep 02, 2025
Plenty of empty pens at Ballarat
Yarding: 7500 There was a drop in the numbers at one of the smallest winter yardings held at Ballarat in recent times, with just 7,500 combined lambs and sheep offered. The quality of the animals was very mixed, with many small pen…
Sep 02, 2025
Canadian Grain Harvest campaign ramping up…
By Peter McMeekin Canadian farmers are at the pointy end of their 2025/26 grain production cycle with this year’s harvest now underway across much of the Prairies. Thunderstorms and cooler temperatures dominated the weather…
Sep 02, 2025
$400 record for new season Lambs at Bendigo
Yarding - 15,305 Lamb supply remained steady at just over 10,000 head, with approximately 3,000 being new season lambs. The market showed an increase in prices, particularly for young lambs that exhibited good weight and finish. Notably,…
Aug 29, 2025
Unfinished new season Lambs red hot at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 42,000 Recent rainfall has impacted market dynamics, leading to a moderate easing in prices for both lambs and sheep. The quality of the old lamb categories was quite varied, and the 9,980 new season lambs were predominantly…
Aug 26, 2025
Quality in decline at Ballarat
Yarding: 13,550 The winter yarding included 8,250 lambs and 5,300 sheep, which were similar in size to previous weeks. The quality of the livestock was declining, with heavier, well-conditioned lambs being in the minority among a…
Aug 26, 2025
Vietnam’s Grain import demand climbing…
By Peter McMeekin Vietnam is experiencing a surge in demand for imported grains as domestic production of corn and rice falls in response to a reallocation of farming land to more profitable cropping options. The livestock and…
Aug 25, 2025
New Season Lambs make $396 at Bendigo
Yarding - 17,525 Lamb supply has decreased to 10,075 head, consisting of approximately 3,000 new season lambs and the remainder being old season lambs. The offering featured two categories of old lambs: those that were good off grain…
Aug 22, 2025
9000 new season Lambs at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 46,000 The numbers for both lambs and sheep have increased. The yarding was quite mixed, featuring 9,000 new season lambs, two-thirds of which were stores. A significant highlight of the sale was the large quantities of…
Aug 20, 2025
Hay Report - In no man's land
For the fortnight up to the 20th of August 2025. By Dwain Duxson If we had to describe where the Hay job is at right at this very moment, then you could safely say it's in no man's land. It's at…
Aug 19, 2025
Lighter Lambs in demand at Ballarat
Yarding: 13,941 Lamb numbers dipped slightly to 8,900. The lambs off feed were presented in excellent condition; however, the quality quickly declined to plainer types that lacked weight and shape in a winter yarding meant for cleanup…
