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
NEW Zealand lamb predominates in United Kingdom supermarket sales, but the nation’s food service industry favours the milder taste of Australian lamb, a meat expert told a large food expo in London this week…Read More
Sue Webster, April 7, 2026
HEAVY export lambs made a new national record of $500 at Ballarat yesterday as the lamb market remained strong despite Middle East impacts of the United State-Israel war on Iran…Read More
Terry Sim, March 25, 2026
MIDDLE East conflict has affected lamb prices at the Bendigo saleyards in Victoria today, but recent rain, lower industry supplies and strong restocker demand are expected to mitigate any ongoing impacts…Read More
Terry Sim, March 2, 2026
AMERICAN sheep producers are seeking a 30 percent duty on all sheep and lamb products from Australia and New Zealand, including wool…Read More
Sheep Central, February 27, 2026
INCREASED lamb carcase weights in 2025 despite tough seasonal conditions indicated improved feeding strategies had helped maintain productivity, Meat & Livestock Australia said today…Read More
EUROPEAN farmers this week expressed concern over the EU-Australia free trade deal currently being negotiated…Read More
Sheep Central, February 13, 2026
AUSTRALIA’S sheep and lamb processors could be closing earlier and for longer this year as margins are squeezed by higher prices driven by competition for lower supplies, underpinned by strong export demand…Read More
Terry Sim, February 11, 2026
THE capital of one of Europe’s biggest beef exporting countries has voted to ban meat advertising, putting meat in line with the fossil fuel industry in its bid to combat climate change…Read More
Eric Barker, January 28, 2026
EXPORT market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, and favourable market conditions are expected to continue into 2026, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank…Read More
Sheep Central, January 12, 2026
TARIFFS remain on Australian sheep meat imports into the United States, despite US president Donald Trump flagging removal of duties on most beef imports on Saturday…Read More
Terry Sim, November 17, 2025
AMERICA’S peak sheep producer body has formally requested a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, claiming its farmer members are being outcompeted…Read More
Sheep Central, November 5, 2025