A surge in US beef imports in the early part of 2025, driven by concerns over looming tariffs, has reshaped global trade dynamics and presented a timely opportunity for Australia to expand its market share, particularly into China. While American beef exporters face access issues into China and dwindling demand, Australian beef has rebounded strongly in 2025, positioning itself to capitalise on this volatility.

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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.
Paul Holm shares his experience testing AI-generated cattle price forecasts, highlighting the tech’s potential to help farmers make more informed, data-backed decisions.
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Can the mutton market sustain its rise amid fluctuating prices and increasing slaughter rates? Jamie-Lee Oldfield explores the latest trends and insights in the sheep market.
Richard Koch unpacks how tariff uncertainty continues to hinder global growth, impacting US, Chinese and Australian economies, with significant shifts in trade dynamics including in beef and sheepmeat markets.
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.
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.
Matt Dalgleish discusses the significant growth of Wagyu cattle in Australia, exploring trends, market dynamics, and future prospects.
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