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.

Market confidence rears its ugly head despite red hot beef exports

Last week, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF) released the March 2026 monthly beef export figures. For the month, exports hit...

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Beef industry uncertainty at its highest levels since the pandemic

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

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US cattle market musings right from the source

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

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Cattle cycle highs, liquidation and global competition

Last week, StoneX released its H1 2026 Australian Cattle & Beef Market Outlook...

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Strong cattle supply to come forward in 2026

Last week, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) released the November 2025 Beef...

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QLD restocker demand strong as China tariff announcement shifts feeder plans

Cattle markets have begun 2026 in similar fashion to how 2025 ended now that...

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Early report card for the 2026 border regions weaner sales

With southern weaner sales in full swing this week, the results of these...

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