Strong growth in the uptake of sheepmeat genetics

The national sheep flock was built on Merinos and a strong Australian wool sector. More recently, the sector has trended towards dual-purpose and meat breeds, as well as mixed cropping enterprises. This trend has been influenced by input prices, policy decisions, wool and livestock prices, and shifting generational desires.

Sheep & Lamb

Strong growth in the uptake of sheepmeat genetics

The national sheep flock was built on Merinos and a strong Australian wool sector. More recently, the sector has trended toward...

Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

A year in review: the Australian sheep and lamb market

Following the volatile market last year, producers acted cautiously in 2024.
Differin...

Cattle, Market Insights

Grainfed beef lifts to new heights

National turnoff lifted 39% to 859,930 for the second-largest quarter on record.
Nati...

Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Mutton favoured over lamb

Processors are favouring mutton, as sheep slaughter reaches its largest volume in 18 years.

Cattle

Strong supply drives market trends

The Heavy Steer market appears to be returning to historic trends.
Heavy Steer prices...

Cattle, Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

How does the Australian red meat industry stack up globally?

Turnover for the Australian red neat industry eased 2.2% to $81.7 billion.
Australia ...

Cattle

Carcase weights ease across all states: MLA

Carcase weights have been trending upwards since records began, lifting nearly 100kg.

Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Lamb market stabilises while waiting for new season lambs

Lamb prices have fluctuated unpredictably this year, starting strong, easing off and then rising 30% since...

Cattle, Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Weekly lamb slaughter figures continue to break records

Weekly NLRS lamb slaughter continued to break records throughout 2024, tipping 500,000 seven times.

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Cattle, Sheep & Lamb

ABS releases new model for herd numbers

ABS has released five years of backdated herd numbers using a new model over survey data.
Data ...

Cattle

Steer prices stabilise

For the past three months, prices for all steer indicators – the Restocker Steer Indicator, Feeder Steer Indicator and Heavy St...

Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Light lambs stung by 162c/kg discount

Key points:

Heavy lambs fetch a 162¢ premium to light lambs in saleyards.
El...

A year in review: the Australian sheep and lamb market

Compared to the previous 12 months, the sheep and lamb market has shown strength and stability. However, when we look further back, unpredictability and volatility have continued to impact producers across the country.

Grainfed beef lifts to new heights

Over the past five years, the Australian feedlot sector has grown by 24%. Despite slowed growth this quarter, the sector remains strong, with the number of cattle on feed staying above 1.4 million head, sustaining record-breaking growth.

Mutton favoured over lamb

Sheep slaughter has reached its highest volume in 18 years, indicating processors have been favouring mutton over lamb.

Strong supply drives market trends

According to MLA, Heavy Steer prices surged 14% from July to September 2024 due to strong supply and demand, reflecting a return to historic market trends.

How does the Australian red meat industry stack up globally?

According to a new report, despite the significant ease in livestock prices, the industry remained resilient in the face of this instability thanks to strong demand across a diversifying export market and strength in the processing sector.

Carcase weights ease across all states: MLA

Average carcase weights across all states have eased, quarter-on-quarter, and year-on-year.

Lamb market stabilises while waiting for new season lambs

Lamb prices have fluctuated unpredictably this year, starting strong, easing off and then rising 30% since May. Meanwhile, Trade and Heavy Lamb Indicators surged, but Restocker Indicators lagged with a smaller 25% increase.

Weekly lamb slaughter figures continue to break records

Weekly NLRS lamb slaughter continued to break records throughout 2024, tipping 500,000 seven times.

ABS releases new model for herd numbers

ABS releases new model for herd numbers, showing a significant increase in cattle herd size. Find out how these updated figures impact industry projections and MLA estimates.

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Strong growth in the uptake of sheepmeat genetics