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17 June 2021
Catch up on all the significant market news from the past week, including record sheep and cattle prices and the impact of the Victorian floods.

07 November 2017
Demand drives US prices

18 October 2016
Following the second wettest September on record and an early start to the northern wet season, the Bureau of Meteorology’s...

24 November 2016
Most eastern states cattle indicators hold steady

11 July 2019
Heavy steers are trading at a 39¢ or 7% premium over young cattle, even as the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) reaches its highest point since January.

10 May 2024
With Beef Australia this week, the market was generally positive noting yardings easing by 11,672 to 54,236 head, a 34% reduction compared to the previous week. NSW yarding eased by 47% closely followed by Queensland with a 35% decrease in yardings.

21 April 2016
Two months from when the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) reached 605.75¢/kg cwt, young cattle prices in the eastern states have steadily declined, with the indicator now averaging 548.75¢/kg cwt, back 9% from the peak in February.

03 November 2015
Direct-to-works cattle prices lifted across the eastern states this week amidst supply contractions.

03 May 2024
The cattle market has generally trended positively, except the Restocker Yearling Steer Indicator and Feeder Steer Indicator which both eased by 5¢. Yardings have lifted by 19,668 to 58,524 head – a 29% increase in yardings. Market reports indicate that yardings have been mixed, potentially impacting price.

13 January 2023
In the first full week of cattle sales for 2023, the market delivered some valuable insights for producers and the industry more broadly.