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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Lotfeeding finds new highs as outlook supports future growth

The lotfeeding sector continues to find new highs, with 2024 closing out as its biggest year yet. Significant increases in capacity, numbers on feed and turnoff were made, and these levels look set to stay as the demand outlook for Australian grassfed beef is set to improve further in 2025.

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Market Insights

Of drought and flooding rains and what this means for livestock markets

Australia’s always been the land of drought and flooding rains, and this week has been the perfect example.
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Cattle, Market Insights

Merino vs Crossbred lambs: Comparing gross margins

The crisis of confidence in the wool industry has reached the mainstream media in recent weeks, appearing in national papers and o...
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Sheep & Lamb

Lamb fair values for 2025 and beyond

In the final quarter of 2024, the national trade lamb indicator (NTLI) exhibited unusual seasonal price movements that deviated fr...
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Of drought and flooding rains and what this means for livestock markets
We take a look at how different regions are holding up to extreme weather conditions and what this means for livestock markets, which historically are deeply guided by weather headwinds.
Merino vs Crossbred lambs: Comparing gross margins
Angus Brown analyses the performance of Merinos compared to Crossbreds, with a particular focus on gross margins and how they have changed in the past 20 years.
Lamb fair values for 2025 and beyond
The lamb market experienced volatile price shifts in 2024, with unexpected rallies and retracements influenced by supply, demand, and weather patterns. Matt Dalgleish provides his insights and projections for 2025 and beyond.
Strong growth in the uptake of sheepmeat genetics
The national sheep flock was built on Merinos and a strong Australian wool sector. More recently, the sector has trended towards dual-purpose and meat breeds, as well as mixed cropping enterprises. This trend has been influenced by input prices, policy decisions, wool and livestock prices, and shifting generational desires.
Record-breaking January for Australian red meat exports
Record-breaking January for Australian red meat exports with significant increases in beef, mutton, and goatmeat volumes. Discover how Australia is capturing global market shares. according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
INDICATORS: Cattle indicators ease as large proportion of heifers hit market
Your weekly wrap of how Australia's livestock indicators are performing, brought to you by APlus News.
WATCH: Beef producer optimism is growing, and so will herd sizes
Optimism and confidence continue to grow for Australian beef producers according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey from Meat & Livestock Australia.
Herd growth on track for 2025 with higher slaughter and production volumes
StoneX's 2025 Australian Cattle Market Outlook predicts a growing herd, increased slaughter rates, and robust beef production, with stable cattle prices influenced by supply and demand dynamics.
High demand, high prices, high clearance: The success of Santa Gertrudis on AuctionsPlus
Santa Gertrudis cattle achieved record clearance and premium prices on AuctionsPlus in 2024, proving high demand and market advantage across various regions.

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