Buyers chasing quality over quantity
All indicators took a dive this week, as saleyard reports from major selling centres mention buyer behaviour as selective in what they were after. Despite
All indicators took a dive this week, as saleyard reports from major selling centres mention buyer behaviour as selective in what they were after. Despite
With Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Cattle Industry Projections dropping last week it gives us our first look at what cattle supply might look like
Supply pressure knocked the market out of its holding pattern this week, sending prices lower across all key categories. Diminishing feed in parts of the
The national cattle herd is forecast to dip by just 1% by June of this year, after lifting 4% from 2022 to 2023. MLA projects
It was a steady week for the cattle market with slight movements in either direction across the indicators. Feeder Steer and restocker heifers were the
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) quarterly ‘Livestock Products’ report was released last week. The ABS data gives us year-ending official data on numbers of
After surging last week, producers pulled back the supply reigns, leading to a decline in yardings this week. This halt in supply put a stop
For northern cattle producers, access to overseas markets for live cattle is pivotal to their operation. 2024 began with trade uncertainty which left the industry
Prices took a tumble this week at saleyards across the nation, every indicator suffered drops of over 20 c/kg. Early data suggests supply was flat
Cattle prices don’t always move in the same direction every week, but over the long haul, there are plenty of reasons why different cattle categories
Strong Queensland cattle supply hasn’t dented the market as the uplift in confidence continues. Whilst we are seeing a “Feeder Frenzy” at the yards, Processors
There has been lots of commentary recently about the US beef herd and its state of liquidation, with their national herd reaching its lowest level
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