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 current and future flock demographics, as well as producer intentions and sentiment.

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...

Strong growth in Wagyu breed pushes registrations to new heights

In our last instalment we undertook pricing analysis on the F1 Wagyu sector. This piece moves to the supply side of the equation, ...

Ag news

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 w...

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.

Growing cattle supply a reflection of the beef industry’s move towards cyclical production highs

At a point where general market activity is significantly hampered by short working weeks, this window gives us an opportunity to examine some more structural aspects of cattle supply so far in 2025, writes Ripley Atkinson.

Wagyu School - Public versus private

Hot on the heels of the Wagyu Edge 2025 annual conference Matt Dalgleish take a look at F1 Wagyu pricing versus the MLA National Young Cattle Indicator (NYCI) and National Feeder Steer Indicator (NFSI).

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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

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

Growing cattle supply a reflection of the beef industry’s move towards cyclical production highs

Wagyu School - Public versus private

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