Seesaw of fortunes between US and Australia
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
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
There are only two major sheepmeat exporters in the world, with Australia and New Zealand accounting for over 85% of global lamb and mutton exports.
February is traditionally when the hedging window for winter crops is said to be open. The ‘window’ opens at this time of year as it’s
Greasy wool prices continue to drift along, with the very fine merino categories an exception. Prices range from depressed (for crossbreds) to low (broader merinos)
2023 was a year that severely challenged the marketing plans of sheep and lamb producers, with dramatic moves in the market rarely seen. Certainly, the
As January comes to a close, we can take a look back at the stats for weaners that were sold at the December and January
Feed wheat and barley prices have been slowly declining since harvest started. Part of the decline has been due to strong supplies thanks to wet
Given the dramatic swings in seasonal conditions since mid-2023 in eastern Australia, it seems timely to check the sheep and lamb offtake levels to see
Spring cattle slaughter was much stronger than it had been in recent years, with the herd rebuild waning if not stopping altogether. Compared to the
Many readers will recall the constant references during the second half of last year around lower sheep and lamb slaughter capacity. Tight supply from 2020-2022
Global trade and commerce are again being compromised by political instability. The Hamas-led atrocities on the 7th October inside Israel have precipitated a wider conflict
New Zealand is the big broad crossbred wool producer and exporter, as well as having a good quality merino clip which is similar in size
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The rain driven rapid rise in young cattle prices at saleyard level should translate quickly into higher export feeder cattle prices.
The rain driven rapid rise in young cattle prices at saleyard level should translate quickly into higher export feeder cattle prices.
The rain driven rapid rise in young cattle prices at saleyard level should translate quickly into higher export feeder cattle prices.
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