Lotfeeders making hay

Cattle in feedlot

The cattle lotfeeding sector has been experiencing huge growth over the last few years. The September quarter saw growth in cattle on feed (COF) numbers steady, but some of the numbers suggest some challenges might be on the horizon. In 2023 and 2024 the growth in the national herd has been matched by growth in […]

Lamb forecast fits with future figures

Despite record-high slaughter figures for lamb so far this year, there are plenty of lambs left in the paddock according to the latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey. The tri-annual look at industry sentiment and plans for the future conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia and Australian Wool Innovation had its largest response rate this time […]

Rain slowing harvest

Harvest has stalled somewhat on the east coast, with rain pulling up headers across much of southern NSW and into Victoria. The WA crop was coming off apace up until the latest update, it will be interesting to see how much more they can deliver. The ‘Harvest Updates’ were a little slow out of SA […]

Apparel fibres continue to drift at low levels

Merino sheep

Apparel fibre prices have been drifting lower during 2024, continuing a trend that began in 2023. Merino wool usually follows the lead of the wider apparel fibre complex. We take a look at recent price movements in the context of the apparel fibre complex. Apparel fibre prices are subject to the same macroeconomic influences and […]