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LambEx

Five new innovations and breakthroughs on show at LambEx

Here’s five new or cool items we found among the commercial trade show exhibits at this year’s LambEx event in Adelaide..Read More

Sue Webster, July 9, 2026

LambEx

Lamb prices to continue to follow beef upward

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers have been told the current run of high lamb and mutton prices could extend for up to three years despite global quota restrictions and tariffs, as beef and sheep meat supplies stay limited globally…Read More

Terry Sim, July 9, 2026

LambEx

AMPC showcase helps MSA lamb into the marketplace

A MEAT Standards Australia index for sheep meat has arrived, with at least one Australian processor already preparing to share the model with producers…Read More

By Sue Webster, July 9, 2026

LambEx

FlockMate promises AI-assisted sheep liveweight measurement

SHEEP farmers could soon be able to estimate their flock’s liveweight and fleece weight in real time, without the need for labour-intensive handling…Read More

Sheep Central, July 9, 2026

LambEx

Future Flock Strategy — when will sheep producers see it?

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers will have to wait at least another 6-12 months before they see a Future Flock Strategy after a formerly mooted launch at Lambex 2026 did not happen today…Read More

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Terry Sim, July 8, 2026

News

Virtual fencing delivers 99pc sheep, 96pc cattle compliance in US trial

A YEAR-LONG grazing trial in the United States has demonstrated high rates of compliance for cattle and sheep managed with virtual fencing technology…Read More

James Nason, July 8, 2026

News

University of Sydney wins national meat judging competition

FOR the first time since 2002, the University of Sydney has been crowned the champion team overall at the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging National Competition in Wagga Wagga…Read More

Sheep Central, July 8, 2026

Property

UPDATED: Approval of Rushy Lagoon sale draws polarised responses

AFTER months of speculation, today’s approval of the sale of Rushy Lagoon, Tasmania’s largest farm, to UK investor Gresham House has sparked mixed responses…Read More

Sheep Central, July 8, 2026

Weather

BOM weekly rainfall update 7 July 2026 + outlook map
Sheep Central, July 7, 2026

News

NSW sheep operation fined $555,000 over worker’s death
Sheep Central, July 7, 2026

Processing

Export lamb demand to grow, StoneX manager predicts
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Lydia Burton, July 6, 2026

Lamb Production

Feedgrain Focus: Northern catch-up pressures prices
Liz Wells, July 6, 2026

News

Bird flu count rises to seven with new NSW and WA cases
Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

News

Livestock fodder co-ordination initiative wins $1.69m grant
Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

Industry Dashboard

Carbon Trading Market

Aust. Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) - $/tonne of CO2 equiv.

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37.85
Source: Jarden

$A / $US

Updated 7am daily

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0.6930
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ASX Market Index

10 Jul 2026 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $8.96
Australian Agricultural Co $1.52
Graincorp $7.29
Ridley $2.12
Woolworths $36.64
Wellard $0.06
Source: ASX

SOI Graph

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

Today

-17.02
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

ESTLI

Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator. Ac/kg cwt

Last Week

1252
Source: MLA's NLRS

EMI

Eastern Market Indicator. c/kg clean

Today

1904
Source: Australian Wool Exchange

Goat

Eastern States 12.1-16kg c/kg cwt

Today

Source: MLA

ASX Market Index

10 Jul 2026 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $8.96
Australian Agricultural Co $1.52
Graincorp $7.29
Ridley $2.12
Woolworths $36.64
Wellard $0.06
Source: ASX

What readers are saying

NSW Government puts up $1.4m for Goulburn wool auction centre

Of course, it is past the time to have only one wool selling centre in Australia and that centre must be close to a container port to ensure prompt....

Peter Small
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Future Flock Strategy — when will sheep producers see it?

After reading the actual document released at LambEx, a few things stand out that producers should weigh up before this gets called a "strategy": It isn't a strategy, it's a....

Tim Jones
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Export lamb demand to grow, StoneX manager predicts

This sounds frightingly like the 1920's "Grow more Wheat Campaign". I hope Mr Atkinson is correct, but like the years leading up to 1929 we are....

Peter Small
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New Zealand to apply genomics in working dogs in new study

Apparently the Huntaway is New Zealand's only dog. But where does the Heading dog stand? They were developed in NZ too.....

Phil Christophersen
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News

Future Flock Strategy — when will sheep producers see it?

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers will have to wait at least another 6-12 months before they see a Future Flock Strategy after a formerly mooted launch at Lambex 2026 did not happen today…Read More

Terry Sim, July 8, 2026

Virtual fencing delivers 99pc sheep, 96pc cattle compliance in US trial

A YEAR-LONG grazing trial in the United States has demonstrated high rates of compliance for cattle and sheep managed with virtual fencing technology…Read More

James Nason, July 8, 2026

University of Sydney wins national meat judging competition

FOR the first time since 2002, the University of Sydney has been crowned the champion team overall at the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging National Competition in Wagga Wagga…Read More

Sheep Central, July 8, 2026

NSW sheep operation fined $555,000 over worker’s death

A NEW South Wales farming business has been convicted and fined $555,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW after a farmhand mustering sheep died from injuries sustained in a quad bike accident…Read More

Sheep Central, July 7, 2026

Markets

Lamb prices to continue to follow beef upward

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers have been told the current run of high lamb and mutton prices could extend for up to three years despite global quota restrictions and tariffs, as beef and sheep meat supplies stay limited globally…Read More

Terry Sim, July 9, 2026

Lower Merino wool prices meet seller resistance at auctions

MERINO wool prices fell further at auctions this week, with only 28 micron-plus crossbred fleece values improving in Melbourne…Read More

Sheep Central, July 3, 2026

Scanned Primeline ewes to $575, Merinos to $456 on AuctionsPlus

EWE prices reached new levels on AuctionsPlus this week, led by scanned in-lamb Primeline Shedder ewe lambs selling for $575 in the National Ewe Sale yesterday…Read More

Terry Sim, July 1, 2026

Wool and cotton trade potential explored in Bangladesh

BANGLADESH could be a critically important market for Australia’s natural fibre industries, including wool, according to peak grower body WoolProducers Australia…Read More

Sheep Central, June 26, 2026

Sponsored Content

The skills crisis in Aussie meat processing and why experience alone can’t fix it

Australia’s red meat processors have long struggled to find skilled workers, but the stakes are rising and the cost of the gap is climbing. ..Read More

Sponsored Content, May 18, 2026

Why retailers need more than just product from meat processors

The relationship between major retailers and their meat processor suppliers has never been simple. But in the past three to five years, it has become measurably more demanding, meaning processors who understand that shift are finding themselves on the front foot for building strong, long-term retail relationships. ..Read More

Sponsored Content, May 11, 2026

New spray-on delivers dual protection against flystrike

Elanco has announced the Australian launch of CLiK Duostar, the first dicyclanil-based product that prevents and treats blowfly strike…Read More

Sponsored Content, March 2, 2026

Sheep Sustainability Framework opens recruitment for new chair and steering group

AUSTRALIA’S sheep and wool industry is seeking skilled and motivated leaders to help guide its sustainability future, with the Sheep Sustainability Framework now inviting applications for a new steering group chair and several group members…Read More

Sponsored Content, February 4, 2026

Lamb Production

Feedgrain Focus: Northern catch-up pressures prices

GROWER selling remains thin as markets soften under the pressure of carry-out from last year’s harvest, and brightened prospects for the new crop…Read More

Liz Wells, July 6, 2026

Victorian sheep and poultry farmers are prepared for bird flu

AUSTRALIAN has confirmed a fourth case of H5 bird flu in migratory seabirds, but there is no evidence of its spread to other birds or into commercial poultry operations, Environment Minister Murray Watt said today…Read More

Terry Sim, June 29, 2026

Feedgrain Focus: North firms as planting nears end

WHEAT and barley traded sideways to slightly higher in the north last week as the planting window for winter crops nears its close…Read More

Liz Wells, June 29, 2026

New $6m focus on sheep and cattle performance in Victoria

ON-FARM farm performance and profitability is the focus of new $6 million partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia and Agriculture Victoria…Read More

Sheep Central, June 24, 2026

Wool Production

Feedgrain Focus: Northern catch-up pressures prices

GROWER selling remains thin as markets soften under the pressure of carry-out from last year’s harvest, and brightened prospects for the new crop…Read More

Liz Wells, July 6, 2026

Victorian sheep and poultry farmers are prepared for bird flu

AUSTRALIAN has confirmed a fourth case of H5 bird flu in migratory seabirds, but there is no evidence of its spread to other birds or into commercial poultry operations, Environment Minister Murray Watt said today…Read More

Terry Sim, June 29, 2026

Feedgrain Focus: North firms as planting nears end

WHEAT and barley traded sideways to slightly higher in the north last week as the planting window for winter crops nears its close…Read More

Liz Wells, June 29, 2026

Reda interns in Italy creating value for wool’s future

WOOL classer and growers’ daughter Charlotte Cuming has gained a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing processors after two months on an internship with Italian high-end wool fabric and..Read More

Sheep Central, June 26, 2026

Processing

AMPC showcase helps MSA lamb into the marketplace

A MEAT Standards Australia index for sheep meat has arrived, with at least one Australian processor already preparing to share the model with producers…Read More

By Sue Webster, July 9, 2026

Export lamb demand to grow, StoneX manager predicts

AUSTRALIA’S sheep flock will continue to rebuild this year and export demand will grow for lamb, according to StoneX Australian meats and livestock manager Ripley Atkinson…Read More

Lydia Burton, July 6, 2026

NSW Government puts up $1.4m for Goulburn wool auction centre

INDUSTRY plans to establish a wool-selling centre in the New South Wales regional city of Goulburn were laid bare today with the NSW Government’s announcement of a $1.4 million grant to AWH Ltd…Read More

Terry Sim, July 2, 2026

Hundreds gather for National ICMJ Conference + PICS

MORE than 300 university students and industry delegates from across the country have gathered in Wagga Wagga this week for the National Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Conference…Read More

Lydia Burton, July 1, 2026

Trade

Lamb prices to continue to follow beef upward

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers have been told the current run of high lamb and mutton prices could extend for up to three years despite global quota restrictions and tariffs, as beef and sheep meat supplies stay limited globally…Read More

Terry Sim, July 9, 2026

UK signals intent to align with EU Deforestation Regulations

THE United Kingdom is looking like adopting regulations similar to the European Union’s Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), that could potentially impact Australian red meat exports into the UK market…Read More

Sheep Central, July 2, 2026

Mooralla Merino story to be told at BestWool BestLamb conference

WESTERN District sheep producers Ricky and Marni Luhrs have contracts for their wool and the eggs from their pasture-raised hens – the next phase in their marketing will be being..Read More

Sheep Central, June 19, 2026

Mutton market prices hit record levels, but for how long?

MUTTON prices have hit record levels – averaging above $9/kg cwt and up to $10/kg in some saleyards this week – but there are doubts this can be sustained with supplies scarce and processors already planning for possibly extended winter shutdowns…Read More

Terry Sim, June 17, 2026

Property

UPDATED: Approval of Rushy Lagoon sale draws polarised responses

AFTER months of speculation, today’s approval of the sale of Rushy Lagoon, Tasmania’s largest farm, to UK investor Gresham House has sparked mixed responses…Read More

Sheep Central, July 8, 2026

Weekly property review: Market finds new level with more selective buyers

THE rural property market is entering a period of consolidation, with uncertainty around policy settings, interest rates and input costs prompting buyers to become more selective…Read More

By property editor Linda Rowley, July 3, 2026

Grazing listings with carbon and development potential

PRIME grazing country in three states – New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland – including some generating carbon income, feature in this week’s wrap-up of interesting recent property listings…Read More

By property editor Linda Rowley, June 26, 2026

Productive outback holdings sell in South Australia and NSW

THE sale of South Australia’s historic Farina Station heads up this wrap up of recently completed property sales across the country…Read More

By property editor Linda Rowley, June 26, 2026

AgCarbon Central

New livestock carbon accounting method to encompass sheep

A PROPOSED new Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme livestock method under development by Meat & Livestock Australia will be applicable to lamb, mutton and beef production…Read More

Sheep Central, April 15, 2026

Microsoft makes another record-breaking soil carbon credit purchase

MICROSOFT has announced another record-breaking purchase of soil carbon credits, striking a deal with US company Indigo Ag to purchase 2.85m credits over 12 years…Read More

Sheep Central, January 19, 2026

“Broad scope”, lack of resourcing holding up soil carbon review

AN independent review of Australia’s soil carbon scheme is expected to be handed down by the end of this year, with a recent carbon conference told that the “broad scope” of the review was holding it up…Read More

Eric Barker, November 12, 2025

Soil carbon caught up in precarious political situation

SOIL carbon advancements continue to a background of a carefully balanced political situation and debate raging over “net zero” targets across the world, with Australia’s Federal Government appearing unwilling to give certainty to producers participating in the carbon market, Eric Barker reports from the National Carbon Farming conference…Read More

Eric Barker, November 5, 2025

Beef Central

Methane is ‘a wasted energy opportunity’

One of Australia's largest Wagyu progeny testing programs is demonstrating that selecting cattle for improved feed efficiency can simultaneously boost profitability and reduce methane emissions...Read More

Beef, lamb prices to stay high in the face of high demand and tightening global supply, says US analyst

The current run of high beef, lamb and mutton prices could extend for up to three years despite global quota restrictions and tariffs, as red meat supplies stay limited globally...Read More

Podcast: Feeder market red hot | Ekka winner’s simple strategy | Do virtual fences pay?

Eric Barker takes a deep dive into the viability of virtual fencing with some of the technology's early adopters, they take a look at feeder prices and talk to successful..Read More

Can an invisible fence really control 1000 cattle? Inside Australia’s largest virtual fencing trial

More than 100 cattle producers travelled to Champion Station near Blackall last week to inspect one of Australia's largest commercial virtual fencing trials...Read More

Grain Central

SunRice cuts milling operations after drop in crop production

Reduced supply has seen SunRice announce changes to milling operations at its Riverina sites, as Ricegrowers hits out at Murray-Darling water buybacks...Read More

Bunge to sell six surplus SA bulk-handling sites

Bunge is selling six up-country SA sites ranging in capacity from 6600t to 36,200t through a tender process which closes August 21...Read More

CSIRO to close Food Innovation Centre at Werribee

CSIRO is closing its Food Innovation Centre at Werribee in what is expected to be a blow to Australia's plant-protein and fermentation-process sectors...Read More

NSW cotton growers plead not guilty to farm deaths

Members of the Harris family have pleaded not guilty in the Industrial Court to charges over two separate fatal workplace incidents at Carinda in NSW. ..Read More

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