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Australia’s beef outlook continues to be buoyed by international influences

A new global market update from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) reports that Australia’s market share in Japan and Korea is continuing to lift as the US emerges as the number one export destination for beef. Meanwhile, it also reports that all eyes should be on China’s economic performance, which could put pressure on international beef supply if it continues to decline.

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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb, Exports, Beef

Beef the best performing commodity in 2024: Rural Bank

Commodity prices, production and exports have broadly lifted in the first half of the year, with beef the standout performer in Ru...
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Sheep & Lamb, Exports

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.
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Sheep & Lamb, Exports

The diminishing turn-off options for WA sheep producers

Western Australian (WA) sheep producers have two primary alternatives to live export: channeling their livestock into the domestic...
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Beef the best performing commodity in 2024: Rural Bank
Commodity prices, production and exports have broadly lifted in the first half of the year, with beef the standout performer in Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook 2024.
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.
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.
Managing the mental health impact of the live export ban
It's been a tough week, with the news of the live sheep export ban being felt across the agriculture industry. Steph Schmidt shares a few tools to help navigate good mental health during this difficult time.
Australian cattle herd in maintenance phase: MLA
Australia’s cattle herd has entered a maintenance phase underpinned by above-average female retention according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Cattle Industry Projections released today. 
Strong start for beef exports
Aussie beef export had their strongest opening since 2020 to be 30% above the January average over the last five years.
January lamb exports strongest on record
January 2024 saw the strongest opening to the Aussie lamb export season on record with 25,173 tonnes swt reported shipped offshore during the month.
Protein margins to remain tight in 2024: Rabobank
Animal protein production growth will slow as margins remain tight in 2024. Producers and processors will need to adapt, according to Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Outlook.

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