Weaner Calf Prices Hold Firm While Lamb Prices Jump After Heavy Rain Weaner calf prices are currently holding up surprisingly well, even though lower slaughter prices are putting pressure on feedlot profitability. In the sheep market, however, we are seeing a very different picture, with slaughter lamb prices increasing sharply after widespread rain limited supply. The big question now is …
Meat markets enter a more difficult phase Meat markets are starting to move into a more difficult phase. Weaner calf prices are still holding up reasonably well, slaughter cattle prices have recovered slightly, but sheep and pork prices are showing that consumer pressure is becoming more visible. The big question now is whether lower supply will support prices, or whether …
Meat Markets Under Pressure – Will Prices Hold? More animals are currently entering the market, and early signs of price pressure are starting to emerge. However, with good grazing conditions and the possibility of stronger demand from feedlots, the key question remains: Will prices hold, or is further downward pressure ahead? Let’s take a closer look at what is really …
Weaner Prices Rise While Slaughter Markets Stay Under Pressure There are some very interesting movements in the market at the moment — especially when looking at how weaner calf prices and slaughter prices are diverging. Let’s take a closer look at what is really happening in the markets, and what producers should be watching right now. This week’s Nedbank Meat …
Meat Prices May Ease After Easter – But 2026 Could Break the Trend Meat prices are expected to soften as demand typically declines after the Easter weekend. However, this year is shaping up differently from previous seasons, and we may see some interesting price movements—especially given the sharp increase in fuel costs. This weekly meat price update is proudly brought …
Weekly Meat & Feed Market Update: Key Price Trends and What to Expect In this week’s meat price overview, we take a closer look at the latest price movements in weaner calves, slaughter cattle, sheep, and other key commodities — along with the underlying market forces shaping prices going forward. Our focus remains on how demand, supply, and rising input …
War, Oil Prices and Interest Rates: What It Means for Meat Markets Meat Price Outlook – 24 March 2026 The conflict involving Iran, rising oil prices, and the possibility of higher interest rates could have a direct impact on South Africa’s sheep and cattle markets — but how exactly? This week, I take a closer look at the key drivers …
🐄 Meat Markets Stable – But Pressure Building Beneath the Surface Foot-and-mouth disease has dominated headlines in the red meat sector recently, but when looking at market prices, it appears that much of the impact has already been priced in. South African farmers are once again doing what they do best — adapting to challenging conditions. This week’s Meat Price …
Sheep Market Remains Cautious Amid Middle East Uncertainty John Deere Livestock and Feed Price Overview The sheep market remains cautious due to ongoing developments in the Middle East, with strong slaughter numbers continuing to place pressure on prices. However, there is still hope that Easter demand may provide support to the market in the coming weeks. This episode of the …
Middle East Conflict Halts Exports and May Put Pressure on Lamb Prices The war in the Middle East has disrupted exports and could place renewed pressure on lamb prices. At the same time, most farmers have now moved past financial year-end, and good rainfall has been recorded across many production areas. In this week’s market update, we take a closer …
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