Lamb prices continue their rise as numbers tighten

Kristen Frost
Updated May 29 2019 - 1:29pm, first published 12:00pm
Rodwells auctioneer Dale Dridan and Rodwells area manager Wayne Driscoll at Horsham last week where lambs sold for $301 per head. Photo by Samantha Camarrie.
Rodwells auctioneer Dale Dridan and Rodwells area manager Wayne Driscoll at Horsham last week where lambs sold for $301 per head. Photo by Samantha Camarrie.
  • Eastern States trade lamb indicator 819c/kg cwt
  • National mutton indicator 565c/kg cwt

The expected dearth of lamb supply into winter is driving lamb prices into new territory as processors are forced to shell out for a share of tightening numbers.

Kristen Frost

Kristen Frost

National Sheep and Wool Writer

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