Restockers grapple to rebuild as competition for stock rises

By Vanessa Binks
May 16 2019 - 6:30am
CHALLENGES AHEAD: Kadina producers Jesse Bruce and his father Nick will not buy breeding ewes in the months ahead if prices continue to rise.
CHALLENGES AHEAD: Kadina producers Jesse Bruce and his father Nick will not buy breeding ewes in the months ahead if prices continue to rise.

SA restockers are facing "big challenges" ahead to rebuild their flock numbers, after increased competition between restockers, large-scale processors and interstate buyers at saleyards has pushed ewe prices to all-time highs.

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