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.

Market Insights

Which sheep breeds ruled AuctionsPlus throughput in FY2025?

The AuctionsPlus marketplace in FY2025 was dominated by a small group of core breeds, with Merinos continuing to hold the largest ...

Cattle

Booroomooka’s Picasso commands the canvas as $60,000 sale topper

This week’s stud cattle sales interfaced through AuctionsPlus saw strong competition both onsite and online, with standout results...

Market Insights

AuctionsPlus Restocker Lamb Indicator soars to record high

The AuctionsPlus Restocker Lamb Indicator (ARLI) has climbed to its highest level since the metric was introduced, with strong buy...

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.

AuctionsPlus Restocker Lamb Indicator soars to record high

Restocker lamb prices have hit record highs on AuctionsPlus, writes Alex McLaughlin.

The cattle market – what has turned and why?

Erin Lukey analyses the cattle market and looks at what has turned and why.

Turning point for the season

The August Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Monthly Commodity Update shows that widespread rain in late July marked a turning point for Australia’s winter cropping season. We also explore key findings for the beef, lamb and wool markets.

Australian beef exports – why are records continually broken?

Australian beef exports have broken the monthly all-time volume record for the fourth time over a twelve-month period, writes Tim Jackson.

Glenavon Angus tops the week 'Upward' of $46,000

The first week of August delivered a strong run of stud cattle sales, with high clearance rates and spirited competition both in person and online. Glenavon Angus claimed the top overall price for the week at $46,000, while Eastern Plains Angus dominated the average price and online price rankings.

Beef producers holding firm despite market pressures

Australian beef producers are showing resilience and strategic patience in the face of market and seasonal challenges, according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey from Meat & Livestock Australia.

Don’t let FOMO override your business plan

In his latest column, Paul Holm draws on decades of experience in the yards to deliver a timely reminder: don’t let fear of missing out call the shots this spring.

Red meat sector smashes records as beef, lamb and mutton surge

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Which sheep breeds ruled AuctionsPlus throughput in FY2025?

Booroomooka’s Picasso commands the canvas as $60,000 sale topper

AuctionsPlus Restocker Lamb Indicator soars to record high

Which sheep breeds ruled AuctionsPlus throughput in FY2025?

Booroomooka’s Picasso commands the canvas as $60,000 sale topper

AuctionsPlus Restocker Lamb Indicator soars to record high

The cattle market – what has turned and why?

Turning point for the season

Australian beef exports – why are records continually broken?

Glenavon Angus tops the week 'Upward' of $46,000

Beef producers holding firm despite market pressures

Don’t let FOMO override your business plan

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