A surge of confidence swept through the Central West Merino stud market this week, with sales lifting averages and sparking fierce competition.

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Wool prices hit fresh highs, some producers have swung away from shedding breeds, and long-term clients dug deeper than ever for proven genetics.

Garry and Donna Kopp, Towonga and Darriwell, Peak Hill, posted the week's biggest lift, with averages jumping $825 and their offering doubling on last year .

It marked their first sale since acquiring the Darriwell stud, with former stud principal Russell Jones staying on as classer.

"The way the lamb

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