Growing cattle supply a reflection of the beef industry’s move towards cyclical production highs

Larger offerings of cattle, both via the saleyards and in slaughter terms, indicates how the beef industry is moving towards cyclical production highs in the cattle cycle this year.
Slightly softer saleyard yardings out of Queensland in Q1 2025 suggest numbers are yet to fully present in the saleyards this year for Queensland.
Forward bids and offers on the StoneX Cattle Swap have risen to less of an extent than the spot market.

Wagyu School - Public versus private

Hot on the heels of the Wagyu Edge 2025 annual conference held in Perth undertaken by the Australian Wagyu Association we take a l...

Cattle, Market Insights

Growing volatility in the cow market

Increasing volatility in the cow market is likely caused by shifting market fundamentals. The Processor Cow Indicator reached the ...

Cattle

Floods and tariffs butt heads

It’s a bit of an understatement to say there has been plenty going on in livestock markets in recent weeks. The tariff story has b...

Wagyu School - Public versus private

Hot on the heels of the Wagyu Edge 2025 annual conference Matt Dalgleish take a look at F1 Wagyu pricing versus the MLA National Young Cattle Indicator (NYCI) and National Feeder Steer Indicator (NFSI).

Growing volatility in the cow market

The cow market is experiencing increasing volatility, with basic market fundamentals likely causing the shifts rather than the 90CL imported price, writes Emily Tan.

Floods and tariffs butt heads

Floods in Queensland and increased US tariffs on China are impacting cattle markets, causing price rallies and supply disruptions.

Season defining widespread rain for key cattle country to drive herd growth in 2025

In what can only be described as widespread, season defining rains for most of Australia’s key cattle regions, these falls (other than those flooded) are going to deliver an exceptional 2025 for many producers and big numbers of cattle.

How the 2013–2015 drought reshaped Australia’s beef industry

Discover the transformative impact of the 2013-2015 drought on Australia's beef industry and the shift from grass-fed to grain-fed cattle production.

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.

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.

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.

Who’s winning on weaners?

Angus Brown analyses how the weaner market is performing in 2025.

Growing cattle supply a reflection of the beef industry’s move towards cyclical production highs

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Wagyu School - Public versus private

Growing volatility in the cow market

Floods and tariffs butt heads

Wagyu School - Public versus private

Growing volatility in the cow market

Floods and tariffs butt heads

Season defining widespread rain for key cattle country to drive herd growth in 2025

How the 2013–2015 drought reshaped Australia’s beef industry

Merino vs Crossbred lambs: Comparing gross margins

WATCH: Beef producer optimism is growing, and so will herd sizes

High demand, high prices, high clearance: The success of Santa Gertrudis on AuctionsPlus

Who’s winning on weaners?

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