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Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Opening prices for lowland wool are expected to be north of 60c/kg with white scotch wool at 30c/kg to 35c/kg and block scotch wool at 15c/kg to 20c/kg

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

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