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30 May 2018
Over-the-hook goat indicators have risen to 508¢/kg cwt this week, the only time they have lifted above 500¢/kg cwt since the market found a new level in September 2017.

05 September 2019
On Tuesday, the eastern states mutton indicator was 577¢/kg carcase weight, maintaining its five month run above 550¢. This is a remarkable run of strength for an indicator that is notoriously climate-driven.

11 July 2019
While lamb prices steal the spotlight, the eastern states mutton indicator has been maintained at historically high levels in recent weeks.

15 October 2015
The return to a full trading week saw lamb supply, reported by MLA, increase 25% week-on-week, to 191,981 head.

24 October 2018
After hitting record highs this winter and then steadily declining during September, lamb prices have seen a resurgence over the past few weeks

14 March 2024
Grain prices have continued to ease through the start of 2024, further improving lot feeder margins and building confidence in the sector.

01 December 2023
Recent rainfall on the east coast over the last week ranging from 25mm to 150mm has improved market sentiment, pushing up prices for all cattle indicators. The performance of each state is closely linked to the amount of rainfall over the past two months.

07 March 2019
Lamb over-the-hook prices dropped this week and mutton over-the-hook prices remained stable. Victoria has been showing the strongest prices, while WA is catching up to the eastern states.

11 July 2017
June marked the second consecutive month of the FAO Food Price Index* increasing – driven by higher dairy, cereal and...

27 June 2017
Cattle Dry conditions have driven eastern states cattle slaughter to hit a 28-week high, with just over 137,000 head processed...