WATCH: Ripley's key factors to watch in 2025 for the cattle market

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WATCH: Ripley's key factors to watch in 2025 for the cattle market

Thank you to Ripley Atkinson - Australian Livestock & Commodities Manager - StoneX for sharing the key themes he will be watching for the beef industry in 2025. 
Lamb slaughter starts on a high

Lamb slaughter starts on a high

Angus Brown: Jan 28, 2026

Lamb slaughter has opened the year stronger than it finished, while mutton has started weaker. Markets are being disrupted by heatwaves and a public...

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Flock forecast to rise in 2026

Flock forecast to rise in 2026

Picture of Jamie-Lee Oldfield Jamie-Lee Oldfield: Jan 21, 2026

After two record breaking years of sheep and lamb production, supply has already started to slightly contract so far in 2026. There are plenty of...

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QLD restocker demand strong as China tariff announcement shifts feeder plans

QLD restocker demand strong as China tariff announcement shifts feeder plans

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Jan 21, 2026

Cattle markets have begun 2026 in similar fashion to how 2025 ended now that regular trading has recommenced.

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