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Lamb trading margins improve as grass and prices align

After a tough period marked by uneven seasonal conditions, the outlook for grass-based lamb trading heading into 2026 is markedly more encouraging. Improved rainfall prospects across key sheep-producing regions and resilient export demand are aligning to create a favourable window for producers looking to turn off trade lambs. The lamb trade margin matrix illustrates that, under current assumptions, profitable outcomes are achievable across a realistic range of buy and sell price combinations.

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NEWS IN BRIEF: Locusts, leadership changes, and new opportunities

Agribusiness leader Ben Dwyer has been elected to represent the western region on the Cattle Australia Board, with Bryce Camm and Elke Cleverdon returning for new terms. RCC elections delivered new representatives in several sub-regions, including Erica Halliday in Northern NSW, with others returning unopposed. Cattle Australia has also named its 2025–26 National Beef Leaders cohort, pictured above, selecting eight emerging leaders from across NSW and Queensland for development through the program.

Property

Landmark Kimberley property sells to neighbours, historic cheese farm up for sale, plus online auction for Blampied holding

Each week, we take the pulse of rural property - from sales data to who’s making headlines. Check out this week's report from Kylie Dulhunty.

Market Reports

Weekly Cattle Market Report

Total commercial cattle listings climbed to 12,539 head, up 35% on the previous week with overall rates easing as clearance slipped to 81%. The AuctionsPlus Young Cattle Indicator (AYCI) lifted 22c/kg DW to 998c/kg DW, ranking in the top 25% of historical results. The VOR was$185.26 - a $52 improvement on last week.

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44 NSM Future Breeders

SHALIMAR PARK MERINO STUD 100% Angus / Hereford · 429.1kg live · EU Accredited Black Baldy Heifers, 14 - 15 months old, Liveweight range 400kg to 495Kg full at assessment to average 440Kg, NSM, complete drop & outstanding quality.

650 Mixed Sex Suckers

FINLAY FAMILY PASTORAL 60% White Suffolk / Merino · 35.7kg live · 1300 Excellent quality weaned lambs, to be sold as 2 even runs , Jul/Aug drop, average 35.7 empty, fwd cond, properly imprinted onto grain

RIGA CHAMAGNE S53

· PTIC cow · Angus · Sire: RENNYLEA PROSPECT P550 · Dam: RIGA CHAMPAGNE J76 · A nice type from the Ireland Champagne lineage. 3 calves weaned. GTS 7. A I’d 20/6/25 to Mandayen Mainland T221. Riga Tuff T220. 22/6/25 – 21/7/25. PREDICTED MATING = Natural.

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