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07 March 2023
While the decrease in goat prices over the past nine months has caused concern among some producers, Australian goat processors say the price has opened some export doors for the industry.

14 February 2019
2019 prices for both cattle and sheep have been quite inconsistent, with each of the markets fluctuating week-to-week. Adverse conditions continue to dent market confidence and slaughter remains high.

04 May 2022
National trade lamb prices have been easing since August last year, when they hit a record high of 951.02¢/kg cwt. They hit their lowest price since October 2018 at the beginning of last month, when they dropped to 765.8¢/kg cwt. Since then, prices have remained quite volatile.

28 March 2017
Lamb supplies and prices rise

06 June 2019
After reaching a high of 889¢/kg carcase weight on Friday, the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) has eased 21¢ this week.

20 June 2019
The majority of eastern states sheep and lamb saleyard indicators have steadied since early June, after a period of sharp gains.

19 September 2018
Cattle prices have trended down in 2018 with drought conditions putting increased pressure on the market. However, some states have been more stable than others.

30 September 2021
Lot feeders paying record prices

05 April 2024
The cattle market has shown signs of improvement across various indicators. Following the Easter break and bolstered by strong rainfall, yardings increased by 1,688 to reach 23,704 head – however, this is still a 61% drop from two weeks ago. Queensland witnessed the largest reduction in yardings, declining by 1019 to 5,869 head.