Lamb and mutton prices heading for new record in 2019-20 says ABARES

Vernon Graham
Updated September 18 2019 - 10:50am, first published 7:30am
THEY LOVE OUR LAMB: Demand from countries like China will see a larger slice of Australian lamb and mutton heading overseas this financial year.
THEY LOVE OUR LAMB: Demand from countries like China will see a larger slice of Australian lamb and mutton heading overseas this financial year.

Saleyard lamb and mutton prices are tipped to set new records in 2019-20 on the back of reduced turn-off in eastern Australia and growing overseas appetite for our premium sheepmeat.

Vernon Graham

Vernon Graham

National machinery and property writer

Former editor of The Land, former Fairfax Media Agricultural Editor

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