09/09/2026
*** MLA Report ***
Here is the MLA livestock report for the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange, Wednesday 9 September 2026 with Mr Chris Agnew.
Hamilton agents yarded 1,100 lambs, 150 fewer than last week's offering, along with 2200 sheep, an increase of 750 head. Lamb numbers remained small, with quality mixed throughout, although the better end of the yarding consisted of supplementary-fed lambs.
Most of the regular buying group were present, although some were less active due to the limited numbers and mixed quality on offer. The lamb market eased by $10 to $15/head in places.
Trade lambs averaged between 1,050ยข and 1,150ยข/kg cwt, with the market topping at $392/head. Light lambs weighing 12 to 16kg sold from $146 to $180/head, while trade lambs weighing 18 to 22kg made $189 to $236/head. Lambs in the 22 to 26kg range sold from $240 to $294/head, while heavier trade lambs made from $287 to a top of $392/head.
Hoggets sold to $300/head. In a mixed yarding of sheep across all weights and grades, the market remained generally firm. The exception was the very heavy ewe category, which eased by $10 to $20/head.
Sheep averaged between 850ยข and 1,000ยข/kg cwt. Crossbred ewes sold to $300/head, Merino ewes with skin reached $254/head, and Merino wethers made to $260/head. Terminal rams sold to $184/head, while Merino rams topped at $156/head.
