Mutton slaughter forecast to decline

Updated January 24 2018 - 3:51pm, first published 3:30pm
Optimism: Strong international demand and a slight drop in mutton production are expected to lead to good lamb and mutton prices this year.
Optimism: Strong international demand and a slight drop in mutton production are expected to lead to good lamb and mutton prices this year.

Stable lamb production and a slight decline in mutton production are forecast for 2018 as producers continue to expand their flocks, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2018 Sheep Industry Projections.

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