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M&ACommentsSubdued year for M&A in Australia’s food, beverage sectors

The multi-billion takeover offer for produce grower Costa Group has emerged as the top deal in what was a muted year for mergers and acquisitions in the Australian agribusiness, food and beverage sectors.

Cheyanne Enciso

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSHigh demand boosts sheep market

The sheep market has well and truly kicked higher over the past week with buyers across the supply chain looking for stock.

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Mutton price surge

Mutton prices have increased during the past few weeks in WA with bids back above $3 and booking space available in the near term. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSStore lamb market set to lift in new year

The store lamb market has found good support from local feeders, with forward indicators suggesting a market back above $7.20 early in the new year.

Rob Kelly

FRESH DATAPremiumFarm debt rises amid ongoing investment in sector

Agricultural debt is rising in Australia according to new figures, up 6 per cent year-on-year to $120.5 billion as farmers look to increase their landholdings.

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSLambs cross border as WA feedlots fail to contend with east

The medium-weight (30kg-40kg) store market has been under pressure in WA. East coast prices have eased back to around $3.20/kg, dropping their WA price to around $2.40/kg. 

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsWA sheep market flat

The sheep and lamb market has been relatively flat in WA for the past week, with local store buyers increasing their minimum weight requirements.

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSStore and trade lamb increase putting pressure on

There’s been ongoing pressure from buyers locally due to the increasing of store and trade lambs supplies versus capacity in the system.

Olivia Ford

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSWA processor and store lamb market under pressure

The processor and store lamb market has been under pressure in WA over the past week. 

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsProcessor prices remain ’relatively stable’

WA’s crossbred store lamb markets found support from SA buyers late last week with bids of $2.70-$2.80/kg LW. 

Rob Kelly

NEW REPORT PremiumWA farmland value continues to soar: Rural Bank

WA farmland has hit the second-highest half-yearly value in the last 29 years, jumping by 24.7 per cent from 12 months ago.

Olivia Ford

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSStore lamb values ease as spring flush nears

Store lamb prices continue to find pressure across the country this week with the spring flush ramping up. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumWA lamb market remains flat

The WA lamb markets remain flat with store markets around $2.80 to $3/kg for new season store lambs. 

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumNew-season lambs not yet ready

The WA processor market has been relatively flat, but space is now readily available for mutton and old-season lambs as supplies remain tight.

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumWA sheep market still in the doldrums

The WA market is still relatively flat despite sheep and lamb prices remaining supported.

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumProducers hold store lambs after rain boosts confidence

The sheep and lamb market hasn’t seen a significant shift in bids over the past week, but the asking price is climbing. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumWA sheep prices increase as supplies shrink

WA sheep prices increased again last week with the continued tightening of supplies.

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumProcessors lift quotes as sheep market tightens

Sheep and lamb markets continue to tighten, with all WA processors lifting their quoted prices over the past fortnight to attract more stock. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS WA’s sheep market ‘relatively stable’

The sheep market has been active but relatively stable in WA. Lighter store lambs, particularly Merino’s that haven’t had the tops taken off are in good demand. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumSheep and lamb markets lift but gaps are evident

WA sheep and lamb markets have lifted this week as both east and west coast processors are starting to see gaps in their kill space open up.

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumLittle movement in lamb market

WA lamb markets have seen little movement from our local processors but feedlots have shown increasing interest in lighter Merinos as they eye opportunities in east coast forward markets. 

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumWA lamb markets stable, with similar trends seen in the east

WA lamb markets have been stable for the past week with mutton finding more support. 

Rob Kelly

SEASONAL OUTLOOKPremiumPositive price signals for Australian dairy industry

The average Australian dairy farm business will post a fifth consecutive season of profitability in 2024-25 — if they budget and plan diligently — according to Rabobank’s latest seasonal outlook

Rebecca Turner

BEYOND THE SALEYARDS PremiumWA lamb market stable as mutton bids rise

WA lamb markets have been relatively stable for the past week but there has been increased interest in mutton.

Rob Kelly