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Australian beef exports continue to boom, as the global beef supply generally is affected by low herd numbers and disease concerns. Demand from Australia’s top two markets – the US and China – has been on the increase, and domestically, the historically strong slaughter and a lower dollar are going a long way to filling that demand. With Australian beef export volumes at an all-time high for the year-to-May period so far, an increase in overseas prices offers plenty of positivity for when we pass peak supply.

Australian beef exports continue to boom, as the global beef supply generally is affected by low herd numbers and disease conce...

Mutton is the word of the month when it comes to the sheep market. The national indicator had been experiencing a gradual...

The US has been dominating the Australian export beef market for the past two years, as our supply grew and theirs began ...

The latest projections for the Australian cattle industry were released by Meat & Livestock Australia this week, with...

The lotfeeding sector continues to find new highs, with 2024 closing out as its biggest year yet. Significant increases i...

The mutton market opened the year with a bang before experiencing the same downward pressure as the remainder of the sheep sect...

The widespread rainfall has dictated farmer chat in the past week, and it continues to be the hot topic as more falls arr...

All eyes have been on Washington in recent weeks as we waited to see who would become the next American president-elect. ...

China has emerged as a key trading partner for Australia’s red meat industry in the past two decades, taking an increasing mark...

Recent Australian cattle herd data released from both the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Meat and Livestock Australi...

Can the mutton market sustain its rise amid fluctuating prices and increasing slaughter rates? Jamie-Lee Oldfield explores the latest trends and insights in the sheep market.
With Trump back in the White House and the trade battles back on, there is scope for Australia to once again fill the gap in the Chinese beef market, writes Jamie-Lee Oldfield.
Australian cattle industry sees high throughput amid destocking and average carcase weights projected to rise again by 2027 despite herd decline.
Record highs in lotfeeding sector for 2024; increased capacity and exports set the stage for growth with strong demand for Australian grassfed beef in 2025.
Mutton market sees early gains in 2025 but faces potential volatility, influenced by weather and global demand trends, with promising signs for price stability and growth.
Jamie-Lee Oldfield says rainfall has boosted livestock markets as restockers see prices rise. Improved conditions offer short-term gains for producers despite strong supply. Read more on market trends and opportunities.
Trump's second term and proposed tariffs could impact Australia's sheepmeat trade significantly, particularly with the US and China, while the Middle East shows potential growth.
China's red meat market capacity is in question, as the country faces an economic downturn.
What are the trading conditions currently like for those looking to either trade out older females or expand the herd?

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