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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.

18 March 2021
Easing prices across eastern states lamb indicators have incentivised producers to hold onto stock, reducing yardings and signifying a rebuild has commenced.

12 December 2018
Many sheep producers were considering flock expansion in early 2018, but ongoing rainfall deficiencies have led to elevated slaughter levels, poor marking rates and volatile lamb supply.

12 January 2024
The cattle market generally lifted this week with strong processor demand for weaner cattle. Yardings increased by 7,027 to 24,547 head which is expected for the beginning of the year.

04 August 2023
The cattle market mostly held firm this week, as yardings lifted 16% from last week to 47,548 head. Dryer conditions in Queensland improved attendance at saleyards from processors and exporters. The largest increase was seen in Roma, where cattle were drawn from far western QLD, NSW and the local area for a 7,411 head showing, 3,036 above the previous week.

05 March 2020
The spread of Covid-19 has rattled stock markets around the world. However, Australian red meat prices aren’t reflecting the uncertain global outlook as they venture into record territory.

13 July 2023
Softer prices in the market recently have been driven largely by the weight, condition and finish of livestock. With extensive supply in the saleyards and processors booked out in advance, demand pressure in the saleyards has been soft. Less activity at the saleyard has also affected prices, with not all regular buyers present or actively bidding.

24 February 2022
The WA heavy lamb price is currently outperforming its eastern states equivalent by 96c/kg cwt / Demand for restocker steers in Queensland continues to remain strong / Goat slaughter volumes are at their highest since October 2020

18 October 2016
Beef prices are at record highs and although good, there is industry uncertainty about the ramifications for beef businesses and...