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.

Herd growth on track for 2025 with higher slaughter and production volumes

Large cattle supplies in 2025 and stable to softer producer confidence limiting major upside in cattle prices this year. StoneX Australian cattle...

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Pressure to mount on lamb prices as 2025 unfolds

2024 capped a strong year for the lamb market, and reaffirmed Australia’s...

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Strong start to 2025 weaner sales, yet familiar patterns emerge

Feed lotters and northern buyers are dominating the weaner sales, with a...

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Mutton slaughter hits 18-year highs as supply expected to grow

MLA’s latest SPIS report, direct from producers indicates the significant...

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Australia’s cattle herd isn’t in liquidation

Australia’s cattle herd from my perspective isn’t in liquidation, rather it's...

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Mutton, mutton and more mutton

The weight of mutton slaughter has ably supported record monthly mutton export...

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Southern conditions and confidence to factor in upcoming weaner sales

The upcoming 2024-25 weaner sales are set to begin soon, likely operating under...

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