Oil and fibre prices
Armed conflict around Iran and the consequent choking of freight from the Persian Gulf via the Strait Hormuz has driven oil prices to high levels. The economic effects of high oil prices are manifold. In this article we take a look at what is happening to apparel fibre prices. Oil prices are quoted from many […]
Forecast flock figure finally falls
Australian sheep flock estimates for the next three years are now more closely reflecting industry insights and assumptions after consecutive poor seasonal conditions in many sheep producing areas. Meat & Livestock Australia’s March Sheep Projections for 2026 are now out, and this year’s flock number has been revised about 8 million head lower since the […]
Protection from rising prices
The price of everything is seemingly rising. For those in livestock feeding industries freight and energy costs will be biting at margins, but the main input is grain for feed. The concern around grain prices rising too is well founded, but there is at least something that can be done to protect against it. Wheat […]
Relating cattle supply to price
The Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Cattle Industry projections were released last week. The Industry Projections are an important outlook for cattle supply, being herd and slaughter, along with estimates on things like exports and live export, so it should be easy to work out a what prices will do. Not really. The herd is […]