The Australian domestic retail lamb price averaged a record $18.54/kg in 2021, rising year-on-year for the seventh consecutive time. However, the increase was smaller than
Sometimes you can get too much of a good thing, and the flooding rains in northern Australia have caused some serious disruption to the cattle
With the buoyancy of the Australian cattle market in 2021, it will come as no surprise that female slaughter dropped further in the final three
The lotfeeding sector still hasn’t succumbed to weak cattle supply, with yet another survey posting a solid year on year increase in numbers. The Australian
We saw a significant increase in cattle from QLD, for the week ending 18th February 2022. Strong US cow liquidation also paints a rosy picture
Mecardo’s Percentiles update for February 2022. Click below to view the latest report Grains Oilseeds Sheep and lambs Cattle Wool Dairy Fuel Percentiles are an important
Do national Processor Steer indicator index prices really provide a good guide as to changes in the value of trade cattle week to week? Or
This week delivered positivity for anyone looking to sell young cattle, with the EYCI clawing back most of last week’s lost ground, and restocker prices
As the size of the Australian herd fluctuates with the whims of the seasons, not all areas of Australia are equal in their influence upon
After the early year rally, the young cattle market has shown some signs of weakness. It shouldn’t be surprising, we know how far in front
There was a return to relatively normal supply last week, but the market held its ground against the big lift in numbers. AuctionsPlus reported last
Last week we looked at Meat & Livestock Australia’s herd and slaughter projections, with the herd rebuild leading to stronger supplies starting this year. The
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