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Jamie-Lee Oldfield

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Livestock editor for The Land.

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Forward contracts are backing in lamb supply shortages

Forward contracts are backing in lamb supply shortages

The lamb market is continuing to climb towards the high winter peaks the industry has been predicting.

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Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Lamb prices are following a similar trend to 2017, according to market analysts.

Barnawartha buyers selective as season dictates capacity

Barnawartha buyers selective as season dictates capacity

Buyers were selective at Barnawartha on Thursday as the season continues to dictate who has the confidence to buy.

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New figures indicate wool production likely to keep falling

New figures indicate wool production likely to keep falling

Wool production will drop more than 12 per cent for this financial year.

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Rains' rate rise has international support

Rains' rate rise has international support

The latest export figures show trade impact on price resilience regardless of rain.

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Sky-high slaughter streak stalled

Sky-high slaughter streak stalled

Processors have burned through breeders this year, but rain has slowed supply.

More mutton heads offshore as slaughter rises

More mutton heads offshore as slaughter rises

Sheepmeat exports rose 35 per cent year-on-year for the month of February, with demand from China almost tripling.

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Cow cull cuts coins as prices head south

Cow cull cuts coins as prices head south

The cow price has dropped to its lowest point in more than four years, and there is little hope of a resurgence.

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Prices dip as restockers remain quiet

Prices dip as restockers remain quiet

The eastern states medium cow indicator has fallen to almost 30 cents a kilogram below the same time last year.

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Little rain relief on horizon as turnoff continues

Little rain relief on horizon as turnoff continues

Eastern states' slaughter rates are continuing to increase as the drought drags on, pushing most indicators down.

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