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27 January 2023
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) had a relatively stable week this week after significant softening from pre-Christmas prices to 781.39c/kg carcase weight (cwt). The Western Young Cattle Indicator (WYCI) currently sits at a premium in comparison to the EYCI with the current rate at 857.25c/kg cwt.

27 January 2023
For the first time since 2016, mutton prices have dropped below $3/kg carcase weight, currently down 98c since the start of the year – a fall of 25%. In contrast, the Trade Lamb Indicator (TLI) has risen 4%, and the heavy lamb indicator is up 4.6% over the same time frame. Light lamb’s trajectory is following that of mutton – down 7%.

25 January 2023
After persevering through devastating bushfires, NSW beef producers Craig and Tamara Corby know a thing or two about the highs and lows of managing a livestock business.

25 January 2023
The annual Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) MeatUp and BeefUp forum dates have been announced with 10 events to be held across the country during 2023. Whether it’s taking your sheep enterprise to new levels, or learning from other beef producers, the events will help producers learn and connect with others in the red meat industry.

20 January 2023
For the first full market week of 2023, slaughter volumes across most categories improved strongly. This indicates a large supply of slaughter-weight animals as producers rebuild their flocks and herds. Week-on-week, cattle numbers have improved by 62%, or 31,300 head, indicating that stock held back due to weight gain performance are beginning to hit the market. Comparing year-on-year volumes, numbers are higher by 32%, or 19,500 head, indicating a strong start to 2023.

19 January 2023
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its annual 2021–22 Value of Agricultural Commodities data this week, highlighting the crucial role the Australian red meat industry plays in national commodities.

18 January 2023
Isn’t it lambtastic! Summer Lamb campaign set to be most watched MLA lamb campaign of all time