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Livestock drives forecast record production values, but cash income for producers to take a hit

ABARES is forecasting a record agriculture production value of $94.7 billion, $41.6 billion from livestock, this financial year, but what does that mean for profits in farmers' pockets?

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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

What’s driving Australia’s feedlot momentum?

Australia’s feedlot sector has entered the second half of the 2025 calendar year with record levels across capacity, numbers on fe...
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Spring for the ages up north, watch this space down south

And just like that, the calendar year of 2025 is fast approaching its twilight, with the formal start of Spring beginning this wee...
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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Central West buyers driving demand as sheep market stabilises

Demand from the Central West of NSW had been particularly strong for lambs this week, with significant volumes being picked up by ...
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What’s driving Australia’s feedlot momentum?
Australia’s feedlot sector has entered the second half of the 2025 calendar year with record levels across capacity, numbers on feed and utilisation, writes Erin Lukey.
Spring for the ages up north, watch this space down south
As the cattle industry looks forwards to how Spring 2025 will play out, there are an array of factors to consider, writes Ripley Atkinson.
Central West buyers driving demand as sheep market stabilises
Demand from the Central West of NSW had been particularly strong for lambs this week, with significant volumes being picked up by buyers in Canowindra, Forbes and surrounding districts.
Recent data release providing misleading signals back to the sector on the herd cycle
Outdated datapoints are overstating female kill, misleading cattle cycle signals. MLA BPIS and producer insights indicate herd growth in 2025. Reinstating monthly ABS data and heifer feedlot placements would improve transparency, writes Ripley Atkinson.
Brahman productivity and profitability on show during feedlot trial
Brahman cattle excel in feedlot performance, highlighting new marketing opportunities and increased value for breeders, as demonstrated by ABBA's inaugural Feedlot Trial and Carcase Competition.
Northern breeds shine as stud sales deliver standout results
Catch up on the latest AuctionsPlus stud sales highlights, showcasing impressive results across multiple cattle breeds and strong buyer demand nationwide.
Red meat sector smashes records as beef, lamb and mutton surge
The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest figures on livestock slaughter and red meat production have confirmed what many in the industry already knew – 2024-25 was a year like no other for Australian red meat.
Which sheep breeds ruled AuctionsPlus throughput in FY2025?
A breakdown of the top sheep breeds by throughput on AuctionsPlus in FY2025, and how the past financial year stacks up against historical trends.
Booroomooka’s Picasso commands the canvas as $60,000 sale topper
Discover the highlights of this week's standout stud cattle sales interfaced through AuctionsPlus, featuring top results from Booroomooka, Kidman, Yalgoo, Hobbs, and Seifert Belmont Reds.

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