After a tougher trend from February to April, Australia’s beef processing sector experienced a welcome rebound in trading conditions during May. Following a seasonal lull in April, the Beef Processor Trading Conditions (BPTC) index has staged a solid recovery, offering some respite for an industry under pressure from high livestock procurement costs and mixed export returns.

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