Farm Tender

All Sheep and Lambs dearer at Bendigo Market

Bendigo Sheep & Lamb 18/6/18

Lamb numbers increased due to long weekend and quality was still mixed.

The top end of the Crossbred lambs was very good but was followed by some fairly plain lambs. Overall, the market was $8-$10 dearer. Merino Lambs were $5-$8 dearer

Lambs
Heavy lambs-$165-$227 $6.20-$6.30c/kg $8-$10 dearer
Heavy Trade Lambs-$155-$185 $6.40c/kg-$6.50c/kg $10-$12 dearer
Trade lambs $125-$158 $$8-$12 dearer
Merino lambs- $75-$170 $6.00c/kg-$6.10c/kg $5-$8 dearer


Sheep numbers moved to 6000 in a slightly dearer market

Sheep
Crossbred Ewes $75 -$190 $3-$4 dearer
Merino Wethers $100-$165 $3-$4 dearer
Merino Ewes $85-$180 $3-$4 dearer  
Lighter end sheep firm