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02 May 2019
The national saleyard mutton indicator reached an all-time high of 540¢/kg carcase weight (cwt) on Tuesday, which is 2% higher than the previous record set in May 2017.

02 May 2019
Meat & Livestock Australia talk to Livestock Market Officer (LMO), Caroline Ronald, about her sales patch in Victoria and how the markets are tracking.

02 May 2019
Australia and New Zealand pushed a record volume of lamb onto the export market in the first quarter, yet prices have remained robust thanks to strong global demand.

30 April 2019
Cattle industry weathers tough start to 2019

18 April 2019
Live cattle exports have made a strong start to 2019 with overall numbers up 21% year-on-year for the first three months, at 271,000 head. This was driven by increased shipments out of Townsville and Portland and the commencement of exports from Alma (Rockhampton). Cattle shipments from Darwin actually had a slower start to the year, back 14% at 78,000 head. However, the rate of cattle exports remains below 2016 levels.

18 April 2019
Lamb prices have been steadily rising for the past fortnight. Last week the National Trade Lamb Indicator rose above 700¢/kg for the first time this year. In previous articles we have considered the potential supply shortage of lambs over the next three months. Here, we look back at how prices have tracked heading into the winter period when dry conditions have been prevalent.

18 April 2019
Notwithstanding an easing trend in recent months, domestic grain prices remain historically high, challenging profitability for lotfeeders and graziers alike. On the other hand, shifting global trade dynamics - including the emergence of new production regions in Eastern Europe - have contributed to a global supply surplus.

18 April 2019
There was a significant jump in cattle yardings last week, resulting in downward pressure on prices, with the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) sharply back on the week prior, to 453.25¢/kg carcase weight (cwt).

17 April 2019
New Global Snapshots released