For the most part, markets were more balanced this week as the declines and gains were less drastic than we saw over Autumn. The Eastern
Australian beef export volumes are gaining back some of the traction they lost over the past two years of record domestic prices. Increasing by 17%
Widespread rainfall across the north this week, combined with some lesser falls in NSW could see cattle prices find their low. Looking a bit closer
Australia’s live cattle exports are holding steady year-on-year, having yet to experience any significant uptick in numbers since increased domestic supply has pushed prices down.
The end of the financial year has not deterred producers from offloading stock this week, with yarding numbers holding firm at a touch over 43,
The cattle herd rebuild has been quicker and stronger than expected. Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest projections have lifted herd and slaughter estimates significantly
Herd size, slaughter, production, and exports are all on the rise. Prices on the other hand, not so much. The cattle market remained stagnant again
Stocking rates are well above average across southern Australia after two years of good rainfall, and a positive wet season in the north has that
The cattle market held steady this week, with very little movement in any of the main indicators. While we won’t see the impact of the
The cattle market has continued to smash through support levels that we thought would hold, and is headed into territory we haven’t navigated since large
Young cattle prices fell further this week, now sitting at nearly half of what they were just 12 months ago. If we look at it
If you are in the market for replacement females it could be a good time to strike, as supply puts pressure on the cow market
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