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19 December 2023
As Australian red meat supply picks up, MLA is supporting exporters and levy payers to capitalise on the positive trading conditions in North America.

15 December 2023
The cattle market eased this week, with the nearing Christmas shutdowns causing a slight dip in the number of buyers and processors attending sales compared to the previous week. Cattle yardings fell by 20,615 to 77,881 head, but despite the significant week-on-week drop, this was the second largest week of the year in terms of yardings.

15 December 2023
After a big year, the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) will shut down for the Christmas period, returning in the first week of the new year.

14 December 2023
The sheep and lamb industry faced unprecedented challenges during 2023 and market confidence was shaken at various points, creating substantial movements in indicator pricing throughout the year.

08 December 2023
The cattle market generally lifted this week, as producer confidence improved ahead of the looming Christmas holiday season. Cattle yardings increased 31,926 to 86,857 head, the largest weekly yarding since November 2019.

01 December 2023
MLA and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) conduct the Sheep Producer Intention Survey (SPIS) three times a year. The survey results of the October wave were released this week. The results provide great insights into the future behaviours of Australia’s sheep producers and can be dissected on a state and size basis.

01 December 2023
The cattle market continued to lift this week as rain across the country continues to boost market confidence.

24 November 2023
Red meat producers and industry representatives yesterday joined Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in-person in Bendigo, Victoria, and virtually. The hybrid meeting format has broadened the accessibility of the meeting among MLA’s membership. The physical AGM was held in conjunction with the annual MLA Updates, allowing a large number of MLA Members to attend. The formal proceedings of the AGM included consideration of MLA’s accounts and the election of two Directors to the Board.

24 November 2023
Widespread rain in eastern and central Australia had a positive effect on demand, and prices generally rose.

17 November 2023
On Thursday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the official slaughter and production statistics for the third quarter of 2023, which is useful to help understand the industry’s operating environment.