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How has fuel price volatility affected cattle markets in 2026?
Since disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz began in late February 2026, global diesel prices have been highly volatile, increasing costs for...
Aggregating several years of detailed transaction data through the AuctionsPlus platform, the AuctionsPlus Breed Hoofprint report showcases the indicative location of purebred commercial cattle in Australia. Where is the hotspot for your breed?
The top breeds for listings on AuctionsPlus so far in 2024 have been included in the analysis: including Angus, Brahman, Hereford, Droughtmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Friesian, Brangus, Charbray, Shorthorn, Charolais and Murray Grey.
Continuing on from an analysis of increased listings of purebred cattle in 2022, the “Breed Hoofprint” delivers a visual representation of the fluidity of the Australian cattle market. This year's hoofprint includes listings from the 1st of January to the 31st of March, 2024.
Indexed price comparisons from Q1 2019 to Q1 2024 for each breed against the EYCI are included in the report, highlighting the variability each breed has against the “general market”.
Restockers haven’t hit the button yet
The rain was forecast, and then it fell, and cattle supply has tightened significantly. There are always a couple of waves of supply issues with big...
Brazil beefs up exports but US still looking for more
Jamie-Lee Oldfield: Oct 23, 2026
Quotas and subsequent tariffs continue to play a significant role in the global beef trade as we close in on the new calendar year orders kicking in....