Australia’s sheep and lamb production figures have reached new highs, as data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that slaughter of lambs also increased 16.38% year-on-year to almost 25 million lambs, delivering another record.

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The 2024 season has opened in fine fashion for Aussie beef export flows with total beef export volumes at 75,585 tonnes swt.
January 2024 saw the strongest opening to the Aussie lamb export season on record with 25,173 tonnes swt reported shipped offshore...
Better-than-expected seasonal conditions and lower input costs will set up the agricultural sector for a strong year, according to...
Aussie beef export had their strongest opening since 2020 to be 30% above the January average over the last five years.
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.
After a dour end to 2023 for many in the ag sector, the upcoming year is looking much more promising both domestically and internationally.
Cattle throughput dropped 5% this week, in a short week of trading thanks to the Australia Day long weekend.
In the past 15 years, the EYCI has averaged 506c/kg in periods outside of El Nino and La Nina. During El Nino events it was 32c/kg lower and during La Nina events it was 168c/kg higher.
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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.
The outlook for inflation in agricultural commodities is far more positive than in previous years, but it's not yet time to toast a recovery, according to Rabobank.
The profitability of beef processors has hit a record. Find out the factors contributing to this positive trend and the implications for the beef industry.

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