Ongoing tariff uncertainty continues to drag on global growth

Ignore the market's embrace of the US/China 90-day de-escalation of the tariff war and the recent announcement of the US/UK trade deal. These are little more than window dressing of what will soon become apparent as a severe misstep by the US administration on tariffs. Damage has already been inflicted on the US economy, which will continue to be plagued by uncertainty of the new 90-day negotiating period with China. What business looks for is a stable operating environment and the US economy has had anything but since Trump took office.

Cattle

Northern interest puts a floor under livestock prices

The first two weeks of May have seen near-record online listings and the highest saleyard yardings in seven years. Despite dry con...

Calling for insights from sheep producers

The May Sheep Producer Intentions Survey from MLA and AWI is now open. The survey results help the industry better understand curr...

Cattle

First look at exports post-tariff

There has been plenty of speculation as to how US tariffs would impact our meat trade with the US and China. The April export figu...

Northern interest puts a floor under livestock prices

The first two weeks of May have seen near-record online listings and the highest saleyard yardings in seven years. Despite dry conditions across the south, it’s been the strength of northern buying that’s propped up the market—putting a floor under prices and helping it perform well above where it might have been otherwise, writes Ripley Atkinson.

Calling for insights from sheep producers

MLA and AWI's May Sheep Producer Intentions Survey is now open, providing insights into current and future flock demographics and producer intentions. Participate to help shape industry strategies.

First look at exports post-tariff

Angus Brown takes discusses the first look at how US tariffs are impacting Australian beef and lamb exports to the US and China, with insights from April's export data.

Strong growth in Wagyu breed pushes registrations to new heights

Matt Dalgleish discusses the significant growth of Wagyu cattle in Australia, exploring trends, market dynamics, and future prospects.

Industry welcomes extra export approvals for sheep and lamb to China

Seventeen Australian sheep, lamb and goat meat export processor establishments were granted new or expanded access to China this week and producers are eagerly waiting to see if this has a positive impact on domestic prices.

Chinese GM could cause concern for Australian growers

Andrew Whitelaw analyses China's recent moves which might have long-term consequences for the grain trade.

Patchy conditions across the east as winter plantings gain pace

Richard Koch estimates about 60% of the Australian winter crop area is being planted into good to excellent conditions, but others are faced with tough decisions around when and what to sow.

20 years’ worth of adjusted data shows consistency in price swings

Australia’s red meat sector has experienced significant market volatility in recent years. By adjusting for inflation using ABS Consumer Price Index data, it creates a better understanding of how cattle prices have moved over the past two decades.

Price gap widens between light and restocker lambs

Seasonal conditions have led to an increased price gap between light and restocker lambs, influencing market dynamics and producer decisions. Read more on current trends and future implications.

Ongoing tariff uncertainty continues to drag on global growth

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Northern interest puts a floor under livestock prices

Calling for insights from sheep producers

First look at exports post-tariff

Northern interest puts a floor under livestock prices

Calling for insights from sheep producers

First look at exports post-tariff

Strong growth in Wagyu breed pushes registrations to new heights

Industry welcomes extra export approvals for sheep and lamb to China

Chinese GM could cause concern for Australian growers

Patchy conditions across the east as winter plantings gain pace

20 years’ worth of adjusted data shows consistency in price swings

Price gap widens between light and restocker lambs

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