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12 August 2022
A fortnight ago, multiple market drivers were placing downward pressure on the market. This week, similar drivers are having the opposite effect and are causing cattle prices to continue to rally across all reported categories.

05 August 2022
Strong confidence returned to the cattle markets this week, with buyers recognising opportunity in the market dynamics and driving increased demand, heightening competition for a tighter supply pool.

29 July 2022
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) continued to ease this week, softening 60¢ week-on-week. This brings the four-week price change to 126¢ in mid-June. The largest contributors to the indicator, Roma and Wagga Wagga, are contributing 29% collectively and are still trading at a premium on the national average. Restocker sales softened 12.6% and were overtaken by feeder sales contributing to the indicator. Read more on market drivers affecting the EYCI here.

26 July 2022
As the third generation of a pioneering sheep breeding family, WA producer Lynley Anderson is dedicated to producing resilient sheep which meet environmental challenges head-on and deliver on market expectations.

22 July 2022
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has eased 24¢ week-on-week to 954.14¢/kg cwt, with a majority of sales going to restockers. The percentage going to restockers has increased nearly 10% week-on-week with most of the sales coming out of Roma. Processors haven’t been extremely active, even though prices have dropped under 800¢/kg cwt.

21 July 2022
Sheep and lamb yardings follow seasonal patterns that come after yearly joining, lambing and shearing.

15 July 2022
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has softened a further 28c week-on-week, falling to below year-ago levels. This is off the back of Dalby sales, which traded at the national average price of 927.16c/kg cwt, easing 33c week-on-week. Dalby saw a strengthening in yardings of 2,277 head, with most sales going to restockers.

14 July 2022
With the 2021–22 financial year in the rear-view mirror, we’re starting to see emerging trends in red meat exports that bode well for the industry. As the herd and flock rebuilds begin to mature, exports are rising despite ongoing challenges from an unsettled global landscape.

14 July 2022
MLA’s latest sheep industry projections highlight a bright outlook for Australia’s sheepmeat industry. Above-average rainfall, along with the flow-on production effects and the continuation of historically high prices, is supporting producer confidence. Robust export demand in both established and emerging markets is another shining light.