A total yarding of 975 head went under the hammer at the Sheep and Lamb Sale of 7 October ‘25 The usual buying gallery was in attendance, though notably without TFI, with continued and steady support from the local and travelling sheep traders.

The mutton market continues to show resilience, holding firm across both export and store categories, bolstered by solid trader demand. However, the heavy lamb job eased this week, coming back around $95, while the medium and light store lambs held their ground with good competition throughout.

Heavy crossbred lambs were limited in supply but still managed to top the sale at $330, easing back to $240. The medium-weight XB lambs sold well from $200 to $240, and the light, well-framed forward store lambs made solid returns between $138 and $190.

There were only a handful of first-cross lambs offered, with the better-covered, medium weights selling to $250. Amongst the Merinos, the medium to heavy weights showing good cover made from $190 to $260, while lighter store Merinos were well sought after, selling from $110 to $150.

In the older sheep section, a heavy XB hogget reached $220, while Merino hoggets made between $120 and $190, depending on condition. Merino ewes with lambs at foot found a market at $140.

The heavy crossbred ewes and wethers sold from $170 to $240, with weight and finish dictating returns. Few heavy Merino ewes were penned, but the medium to small framed, well-covered types sold between $160 and $192.

Store Merino ewes met keen trader competition, selling from $55 up to $140.

Merino wethers also attracted strong interest, with forward store and medium to large framed lines selling from $120 to $200.

The ram section held firm this week, with small ram hoggets returning around $80, and mature rams from all breeds making $120 to $150 consistently.