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.

Strong start to 2025 weaner sales, yet familiar patterns emerge

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Jan 9, 2025

Feed lotters and northern buyers are dominating the weaner sales, with a distinct lack of local southern interest this year. In a case of rinse and...

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

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Dec 18, 2024

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

Sheep & Lamb
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Australia’s cattle herd isn’t in liquidation

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Dec 4, 2024

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

Sheep & Lamb
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Mutton, mutton and more mutton

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Nov 20, 2024

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

Sheep & Lamb
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Southern conditions and confidence to factor in upcoming weaner sales

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Nov 13, 2024

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

Cattle Insights
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The 'lamb of opportunity': Spring 2024

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Oct 16, 2024

Restocker-to-trade lamb discounts present significant trading opportunities...

Sheep & Lamb
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What will strong cattle supply mean for prices in the coming months?

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Oct 9, 2024

Year-to-date cattle supply from MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service...

Cattle
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