Market Report – Tuesday 17 June 2025
It was a bumper day at the Glen Innes saleyards this fortnight, with a yarding of 3,222 head – well up on the previous sale and a clear sign that winter hasn’t cooled the market’s momentum.
The standout story? A new all-time record price for the saleyards, with heavy, well-finished crossbred lambs selling for up to $360 per head. These top-quality lambs were in high demand from buyers and helped drive a sale that’s being remembered as one of the strongest in recent times.
Lighter crossbred lambs also did well, ranging from $160 to $240, while store lambs (destined for further fattening) sold from $112 to $130. First-cross ewes found plenty of restocker interest, reaching up to $293.
Dorper lambs saw good competition, with the heaviest fetching up to $230 and lighter lines returning $110 to $150. Some lighter merino lambs lagged a little behind, bringing in between $10 and $55.
Crossbred hoggets sold to $200, with store types from $35 to $70. Merino hoggets in good condition brought $90 to $160, while store Merinos followed at $50 to $70.
The mutton market was another strong performer. Well-covered crossbred ewes and wethers made up to $220, with most sales between $120 and $180. Lighter store ewes, helped by sheep traders stepping in, brought $50 to $110.
Merino ewes also held firm, with the heavier lines making $130 to $168, and lighter but presentable types selling from $90 to $125. Store Merino ewes ranged from $10 to $75. Heavy Merino wethers reached up to $188.
To round out the day, rams were in the mix too – the biggest and best topping at $105, with lighter animals bringing around $30 to $40.
All in all, it was a fantastic result for local producers, with strong prices across most categories and Glen Innes setting the benchmark with a new record-breaking lamb sale.
