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28 June 2024
The cattle market was varied this week. Cattle yardings eased 15,960 head to 49,145, with Queensland the only state to see a significant lift in yarding to 18,593 head.

26 June 2024
Australian beef producers have indicated growing optimism in the Australian beef industry according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey (BPIS). The survey, run three times a year by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), has reported that one in two producers saw a positive outlook, resulting in a nett positive sentiment increase of 11% to 34% compared to the last survey in November 2023.

19 September 2017
Global cattle prices converge

19 September 2018
Cattle prices have trended down in 2018 with drought conditions putting increased pressure on the market. However, some states have been more stable than others.

23 July 2020
Cattle prices are tracking well above year-ago levels, with young cattle maintaining a premium to their finished counterparts.

19 July 2016
Cattle prices approach historical highs

01 August 2018
Competition for quality slaughter cattle in Australia – at a time of sustained dry conditions and robust global demand for beef – has supported finished cattle prices in recent months. Meanwhile the finished cattle market (in A$) in the US and Argentina have eased, Brazil has flat lined and Uruguay has recorded a modest break away from the rest of South America.