Sheep
Although the sting is slightly gone out of the hogget trade, demand remains strong as supplies remain tight.
There has been an increase in base quotes being offered by meat processing facilities this week, as supplies continue to tighten.
Base quotes have increased this week, with meat processing facilities offering farmers up to 500c/kg including quality assured (QA) bonuses.
Base quotes have increased again, with meat processing facilities offering farmers up to 500c/kg including quality assurance (QA) bonuses.
Base quotes continue to increase this week, with meat processing plants offering farmers up to 490c/kg including quality assurance bonuses.
During the week ending Sunday, September 29, the number of spring lambs processed increased by 12,794 and amounted to 56,339.
During the week ending Sunday, September 15, the number of hoggets slaughtered at Department of Agriculture approved export plants was 94.
During the week ending August 25, the number of hoggets slaughtered at Department of Agriculture approved sheep export plants was 191.
Early-January lamb supplies continue to be tight following the holiday period, with many processors increasing their offerings by 5-10c/kg.
Once again this week there has been no movement in factory quotes for lambs with many factory agents quoting the same figures as last week.
Many sheep farmers across the country have received a much needed boost as spring lamb factory quotes have increased this week.
Factory demand for hoggets has strengthened somewhat over recent days and quotes have improved by 20c/kg in many plants.
