Ewes joined back to Merino rams on the rise

Kristen Frost
November 14 2018 - 12:30pm
According to an MLA and AWI sheepmeat and wool survey report, at the end of June sheep producers were holding 42.85 million head of breeding ewes.
According to an MLA and AWI sheepmeat and wool survey report, at the end of June sheep producers were holding 42.85 million head of breeding ewes.

Despite the dry season forcing many sheep breeders to destock, Merino rams sales have been hot, recording big clearance rates and average prices have lifted across the board. 

Kristen Frost

Kristen Frost

National Sheep and Wool Writer

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