Steer prices stabilise

For the past three months, prices for all steer indicators – the Restocker Steer Indicator, Feeder Steer Indicator and Heavy Steer Indicator – have been operating along the lines of long-term market trends, remaining relatively flat in comparison to the volatility seen over the last three years.

Is the lamb market becoming more volatile?

Many will be asking themselves what has happened to the lamb market in recent years, with the uncertainty of the market having res...

Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Aussie lamb exports hit record volume

May 2024 saw a new monthly trade volume record set for Aussie lamb exports with 36,703 tonnes swt reported shipped for the month.

Skills shortage poses threat to food security

There's an urgent need to train more scientists in plant breeding to help maintain global food production levels, according to res...

Is the lamb market becoming more volatile?

Many will be asking themselves what has happened to the lamb market in recent years, with the uncertainty of the market having resulted in unexpected price changes

Aussie lamb exports hit record volume

May 2024 saw a new monthly trade volume record set for Aussie lamb exports with 36,703 tonnes swt reported shipped for the month.

Skills shortage poses threat to food security

There's an urgent need to train more scientists in plant breeding to help maintain global food production levels, according to research from Australia's national science agency.

Decline in global beef production to boost prices in late 2024

Global beef production is anticipated to decline in the latter half of 2024, bolstering global prices, as outlined in Rabobank's recently released Global Beef Quarterly Q2 2024.

Lot feeding reaches new heights for sixth quarter

The number of grain fed cattle in Australia reached a record high of 1.3 million head in the March quarter – the sixth consecutive lift - according to a report published on Thursday by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association and Meat & Livestock Australia.

Cattle carcase weights continue to rise

There has been an increase of 25% in cattle carcase weights over the past 30 years, equating to around 1% carcase weight increase each year, and that trend continued in the past quarter.

The diminishing turn-off options for WA sheep producers

Discover the challenges faced by WA sheep producers as they navigate limited turn-off options, from domestic processing to transporting livestock to the eastern states, and the implications for the industry's future.

What should a live sheep phaseout look like?

Learn about the proposed long-term phaseout process for live sheep export in Australia, including industry consultations, genetic improvements, and market expansions. Explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning the supply chain by May 2028.

Global Cattle Outlook: Experts weigh in

AACo's $150m write down on herd value showed the depth of the fall. But when is the rise? AACo's Dave Harris, David Foote, Hugh Killen and more on where the price is headed.

Steer prices stabilise

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Is the lamb market becoming more volatile?

Aussie lamb exports hit record volume

Skills shortage poses threat to food security

Is the lamb market becoming more volatile?

Aussie lamb exports hit record volume

Skills shortage poses threat to food security

Decline in global beef production to boost prices in late 2024

Lot feeding reaches new heights for sixth quarter

Cattle carcase weights continue to rise

The diminishing turn-off options for WA sheep producers

What should a live sheep phaseout look like?

Global Cattle Outlook: Experts weigh in

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