Ripley Atkinson

Ripley Atkinson's experience in the red meat industry and current role at StoneX developing price risk management tools for Australia’s sheep and cattle sectors ensures he delivers unique, whole of supply chain insights and analysis across key factors such as prices, supply, production and the drivers of the sheep and cattle cycles.

Supply in the spotlight: The China rush, grainfed prioritisation and processors keeping up

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Jun 3, 2026

In late May, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the quarter 1 slaughter and production numbers for livestock and in the same week,...

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Eyes on Northern NSW as StoneX Forward contracting market rises in line with spot price lifts

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: May 21, 2026

Much has been written in APlus News in the past month about northern NSW supply...

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Why the cattle herd is unlikely enter a rebuild in 2026

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: May 6, 2026

Much has been discussed in industry circles and events in recent months, around...

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Northwest of NSW seasonal challenge a contributor to weaker market environment

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Apr 22, 2026

In the past month we’ve seen cattle prices across all categories in both direct...

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Market confidence rears its ugly head despite red hot beef exports

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Apr 8, 2026

Last week, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF) released...

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Beef industry uncertainty at its highest levels since the pandemic

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Mar 26, 2026

Ripley Atkinson assesses the major upside and downside factors shaping the...

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US cattle market musings right from the source

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Mar 11, 2026

Last week I spent time travelling throughout the US engaging with fellow StoneX...

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