Supply concerns for trade lambs

Annabelle Cleeland
October 13 2016 - 11:32am
Westside Meats livestock manager Ray Clarke said there was a growing concern with many producers growing lambs to the export weight range of 22-28kg, who traditionally targeted the domestic market at 16-22kg.
Westside Meats livestock manager Ray Clarke said there was a growing concern with many producers growing lambs to the export weight range of 22-28kg, who traditionally targeted the domestic market at 16-22kg.

DOMESTIC processors are concerned of a severe shortage of lamb supply, as seasonal conditions dampen spring trade numbers which are expected to flood the export market in autumn.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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