Sheepmeat exports

41% of Australian sheep farmers plan to reduce ewe numbers

Confidence in sheep production in the world’s largest sheepmeat-exporting nation is being significantly dented by persistent drought presenting challenges for producers in maintaining larger flocks.

NEWS 28 June 2025

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Global sheep prices: hoggets running 85c/kg to €1.50/kg higher

Global sheep prices: hoggets running 85c/kg to €1.50/kg higher

MARKETS 1 March 2025

Bright outlook forecast for sheepmeat at Bord Bia Meat Seminar

Bright outlook forecast for sheepmeat at Bord Bia Meat Seminar

MARKETS 17 January 2025

Northern Ireland bucks sheep production trends

Northern Ireland bucks sheep production trends

Northern Ireland bucks sheep production trends

MARKETS 15 January 2025

2024 was largest year on record for Australian red meat exports

2024 was largest year on record for Australian red meat exports

2024 was largest year on record for Australian red meat exports

MARKETS 11 January 2025

Sheep kill falls by 370,000 head to 10-year low

Sheep kill falls by 370,000 head to 10-year low

The kill for the first 51 weeks of the year was recorded at 2,468,849 head, equating to a fall of over 370,000 head compared to 2023 levels.

MARKETS 25 September 2024

Australian sheep exports to Britain just ‘business as usual’

Australian sheep exports to Britain just ‘business as usual’

'When there is a lack of supply, when people want to consume sheepmeat in the UK, we want to be able to provide that', Sheep Producers Australia CEO Bonnie Skinner has said.

NEWS 25 September 2024

EU sheepmeat imports to rise by 10%

EU sheepmeat imports to rise by 10%

The EU has already lost one-eight of its sheep output over the past 10 years before EU and UK free trade deals with NZ hit farmers.

NEWS 25 September 2024

Australia on track to set new beef and lamb records

Australia on track to set new beef and lamb records

The country has already set a new record for sheepmeat exports with a month of 2024 left to go and looks almost certain to set a new record for beef meat exports.

NEWS 25 September 2024

EU sheep production over 6% lower in 2024

EU sheep production over 6% lower in 2024

Production in the main sheep-producing countries has fallen sharply, ranging from 6.1% in France to 9.9% in Spain.

MARKETS 25 September 2024

UK imports over 22,000t of Australian sheepmeat in 2024

UK imports over 22,000t of Australian sheepmeat in 2024

Import volumes are running over 10,000t higher than in 2023 with Australian exporters taking advantage of increased access under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement.

MARKETS 25 September 2024

EU lamb prices up €1.30/kg

EU lamb prices up €1.30/kg

Relatively tight supplies across all the main sheep producing nations in Europe is underpinning higher returns.

NEWS 25 September 2024

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