‘Perfect storm’ for sheep producers

Annabelle Cleeland
January 3 2018 - 5:30am
Mutton prices have jumped 25 per cent, year-on-year, while lamb prices climbed 11pc. Auctioneer, Luke Whitty of Kevin Miller, Whitty, and Co selling lambs at the Forbes Spring Sheep Sale. Photo Rachael Webb
Mutton prices have jumped 25 per cent, year-on-year, while lamb prices climbed 11pc. Auctioneer, Luke Whitty of Kevin Miller, Whitty, and Co selling lambs at the Forbes Spring Sheep Sale. Photo Rachael Webb
  • Eastern states trade lamb indicator av 627c/kg cwt
  • National mutton indicator av 436c/kg cwt
  • National lamb kill was 18.6 million 
  • Sheep slaughter 6 million ​

IT is high times for Australian sheepmeat producers, in fact, the highest in 20 years.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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