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20 June 2019
For the week ending Tuesday, the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) improved 10¢ on the week prior, to average 488¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), back 1% on year-ago levels.

10 July 2018
While US imported beef prices were mostly steady this week, they are notably lower than they were in early May, as softer retail demand, lower domestic ground beef prices and ample imported beef supplies continue to place downward pressure on prices.

09 May 2019
Goat prices have gained further momentum, as supply levels tighten following recent rainfall in the eastern states. OTH prices are approaching levels not seen since 2017.

01 August 2017
Red meat prices reflecting supply

01 December 2023
Recent rainfall on the east coast over the last week ranging from 25mm to 150mm has improved market sentiment, pushing up prices for all cattle indicators. The performance of each state is closely linked to the amount of rainfall over the past two months.

11 July 2018
Lamb prices look to be stabilising after unprecedented growth, but it remains challenging to gauge what the future holds.

11 July 2018
Goat indicators are still on an upward trajectory, while slaughter and exports have been tracking below year-ago levels.

21 February 2019
Goat indicators have continued to climb in 2019, while slaughter has been heavily impacted by ongoing poor seasonal conditions. Find out the latest on slaughter, prices and exports here.

07 July 2020
Global markets remain shrouded with uncertainty, and Australia is no exception, with the economy shrinking for the first time in nine years during the March quarter and a recession on the horizon – the first in 29 years