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INDICATORS: Cattle indicators ease as large proportion of heifers hit market

The National Young Cattle Indicator (NYCI) has continued to fall, dropping another 1.68c/kg in the past week, after tumbling 18.39c/kg the previous week. The indicator rallied slightly on Thursday, lifting 1.74c/kg from Wednesday, but remains 11.64c/kg back on the previous month and 11.13c/kg on the year prior.

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WATCH: Beef producer optimism is growing, and so will herd sizes

Optimism and confidence continue to grow for Australian beef producers, with overall sentiment lifting significantly in the past y...
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Herd growth on track for 2025 with higher slaughter and production volumes

Large cattle supplies in 2025 and stable to softer producer confidence limiting major upside in cattle prices this year. StoneX Au...
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High demand, high prices, high clearance: The success of Santa Gertrudis on AuctionsPlus

Two sayings you’ll often hear are, “you’ll never have trouble selling Santas in Queensland” and “weight beats rate”. But how true ...
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WATCH: Beef producer optimism is growing, and so will herd sizes
Optimism and confidence continue to grow for Australian beef producers according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey from Meat & Livestock Australia.
Herd growth on track for 2025 with higher slaughter and production volumes
StoneX's 2025 Australian Cattle Market Outlook predicts a growing herd, increased slaughter rates, and robust beef production, with stable cattle prices influenced by supply and demand dynamics.
High demand, high prices, high clearance: The success of Santa Gertrudis on AuctionsPlus
Santa Gertrudis cattle achieved record clearance and premium prices on AuctionsPlus in 2024, proving high demand and market advantage across various regions.
INDICATORS: NYCI trending down, Restocker Lambs up
In a short week of trading the National Young Cattle Indicator has tumbled 18.39c/kg this week to be 345.07 on Friday morning.
Slaughter's early surge signals support for sheep in 2025
Mutton market sees early gains in 2025 but faces potential volatility, influenced by weather and global demand trends, with promising signs for price stability and growth.
Trading opportunities with PTIC breeders
Trading PTIC Cows is not a new opportunity. However, with a strong baseline of the processor cow market, it has recently risen in popularity.
TOM'S MARKET MUSTER: Destocking or not? PTIC opportunities and the steer-heifer gap
Tom Rookyard musters the latest livestock market data in his weekly wrap for APlus News.
Meet the sheep meat values
Matt Dalgleish analyses the Australian sheep meat export market, which continues to demonstrate a complex interplay between destination-specific preferences and pricing trends.
Who’s winning on weaners?
Angus Brown analyses how the weaner market is performing in 2025.

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