A big year for Aussie beef
Australia sent more beef offshore in 2025 than any other year on record, demonstrating considerable resilience against ever-variable seasonal conditions across the country. There were 1.59 million tonnes of beef exported, an increase of 16% on 2024, which was the previous record calendar year total. All four major markets increased their intake of Australian beef, […]
New Zealand merino clip
In early December Mecardo looked at the New Zealand crossbred wool clip, which is the vast bulk of their production. In this article we take a look at the small merino component of the New Zealand wool clip. When it comes to understanding merino wool production in New Zealand there are a couple of key […]
Lamb slaughter starts on a high
Lamb slaughter has opened the year stronger than it finished, while mutton has started weaker. Markets are being disrupted by heatwaves and a public holiday, making it difficult to get a read on exactly where supply and demand sit. January used to bring peaks in lamb slaughter. We think it had a bit to do […]
Tariff reduction boosts canola markets
The global canola trade had another significant shift last week with China reducing tariffs on Canadian canola. The response in the Canadian markets was strongly positive, as expected, so it is a good time to have a look at how global supply and prices are shaping up. The latest update to the United States Department […]