Our State of the Market Report tracks market trends across every state during FY2025. By looking at throughput, regional strengths, price indicators and top sales, the series aims to highlight both local dynamics and how each state compares on the national stage.

This week, we turn to South Australia - a consistent performer in both sheep and cattle, with the South East remaining the backbone of supply and standout top prices highlighting buyer demand for quality breeding lines.

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The resilience and market appeal of Australian cattle breeds — with Santa Gertrudis continuing to be a standout — have never been ...
As the first batch of new season young lambs trickle through NSW saleyards, it’s important to acknowledge how the market has been ...
The spring bull selling season hit full stride this week, with AuctionsPlus linking 23 cattle studs to buyers across the country a...
The resilience and market appeal of Australian cattle breeds — with Santa Gertrudis continuing to be a standout — have never been clearer than in the data coming out of the 2024–25 financial year, writes Hugh Courts.
Stuart Bull looks at how the sheep market has been recently challenged, where we are now and what is expected for lamb supply and subsequent market impact in the coming months.
The spring bull selling season hit full stride this week, with AuctionsPlus linking 23 cattle studs to buyers across the country and beyond. Here are some of the standout sales from the week ending Friday, September 12.
Tasmania’s FY25 livestock market saw strong results in both sheep and cattle sales, with heavier stock outperforming mainland averages and consistent demand in commercial TAS sales.
Discover the standout results from recent AuctionsPlus interfaced ram sales, featuring stud records and high demand across Australia this spring.
How does 2025 lamb throughput stack up against the long-term average? Matt Dalgleish takes a look at monthly saleyard yardings, showing how seasonal cycles and state production systems are playing out this year.
Meat & Livestock Australia has released the September update of the Cattle Industry Projections, confirming that Australia is set to achieve record beef production in 2025, underpinned by long-term structural changes in the sector. Emiliano Diaz analyses the results.
Discover which cattle breeds led AuctionsPlus in FY2025 and explore their performance trends and market insights in our latest report.
August export volumes continued trends seen in July, with beef exports maintaining a brisk pace and sheepmeat exports falling compared to year-ago levels, writes Tim Jackson.

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