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WA getting the flock out of here

The anecdotal evidence of a declining flock in Western Australia is compelling and the data coming through is backing it up. While we haven’t had a solid number for the WA flock for several years, the slaughter figures are suggesting a rapid liquidation, which gained pace at the end of 2024.

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Trump trade tactics could hit Aussie red meat

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Tom Rookyard musters his latest insights including the wool market rallying on low volume, trade lambs remain resilient, and how Trump's tariffs could impact global beef markets.
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Getting turned off
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Australia’s cattle and beef production moving towards cyclical high
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Of drought and flooding rains and what this means for livestock markets
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