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03 January 2024
Demand from South Korea for Australian goatmeat continues to grow, while demand from other markets including Trinidad and Tobago has also increased this year, new MLA data has revealed.

03 January 2024
AgriFutures Australia has launched Future Fibre Farming, a new goat fibre extension and industry development program.

22 December 2023
The cattle market eased this week. With Christmas at our doorstep, some key saleyards have closed for the year and will start up in the new year. Market reports states key buyers and processors were not operating thus entering a cheaper market compared to the previous week. Cattle yardings dropped by 75,112 to 7,452 head, however such a significant decline is expected given the time of year.

21 December 2023
The Australian sheep flock is the largest it has been since 2007, this is attributed to a focus on flock productivity and coming off three prosperous seasons. This record flock size, combined with announcements of a poor seasonal outlook in 2024 has resulted in record yardings through saleyards in 2023.

19 December 2023
As Australian red meat supply picks up, MLA is supporting exporters and levy payers to capitalise on the positive trading conditions in North America.

18 December 2023
In 2023, we’ve seen a change in conditions including a massive increase in supply of cattle, sheep and goats and a declaration of El Niño in September.

15 December 2023
The cattle market eased this week, with the nearing Christmas shutdowns causing a slight dip in the number of buyers and processors attending sales compared to the previous week. Cattle yardings fell by 20,615 to 77,881 head, but despite the significant week-on-week drop, this was the second largest week of the year in terms of yardings.

15 December 2023
After a big year, the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) will shut down for the Christmas period, returning in the first week of the new year.

14 December 2023
The sheep and lamb industry faced unprecedented challenges during 2023 and market confidence was shaken at various points, creating substantial movements in indicator pricing throughout the year.

13 December 2023
Queensland cattle breeding operation ‘Amber Station’ is an example of how year-round phosphorus (P) supplementation, along with property-wide herd and infrastructure improvements, can deliver significant productivity benefits.