Merino Sheep Sale Shows Improved Pricing for Genetics in Cooma Area
What happened
The 15th annual on-property sale of Grassy Creek Merinos took place on October 12. Of 180 lots, 174 were sold for an average of $3635, with a top price of $10,000. A high ram, noted for its superior breeding values, was sold to a producer in Cootamundra. Another ram sold to Max and Zoe Giles in Binalong for $9500.
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Why it matters
The average sale price improved compared to the 2025 sale, which averaged $3417. The sales confirm strong support from buyers seeking wool and meat from Merinos, particularly those with high genetic quality.
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Who's involved
- merinoThe subject of the sale, Merino sheep.
- CoomaThe location where the Merino sheep sale took place.
- CootamundraThe town where a producer purchased a high ram.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- KashmirSpeculative
High sale prices could reinforce the market value of wool products.
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The entities involved
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merino
administrative position existing in the kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages and Modern Ages; officer in charge of a merindad