About this episode

AgriHQ analyst Mel Croad discusses the factors influencing record farmgate returns for lamb and mutton and the sustainability of these prices in the coming months.

AgriHQ analyst Mel Croad talks lamb and mutton this week, outlining the factors contributing to record farmgate returns. Export markets are maintaining demand at these high prices so far, but the next few months will be crucial to watch to get a gauge on whether those returns will be sustainable.

People in this episode

Guest: Mel Croad

Topics covered

• sheepmeat returns
• farmgate returns
• export markets
• sustainability
• agriculture

Keywords

• sheepmeat
• farmgate returns
• export markets
• lamb
• mutton
• agriculture
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AgriHQ

Products: lamb, mutton

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