Cattle prices

 Restocker heifer prices have maintained a premium over heavy steers for 12 weeks straight. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Heifers hold 12-week price premium

Restocker heifers maintain a premium price over heavy steers, driven by supply and demand.

19 February 2024

 Mecardo said confidence in the cattle market is high, following large amounts of rain on the east coast and the strong start to the new year building from the price rallies late last year. Photo: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Cattle prices continue to improve

Cattle prices continue to build from rallies late last year, according to Mecardo.

14 January 2024

 Southern Australia dominates cattle indicators. Picture Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

Southern Australia dominates cattle indicators

NSW cattle saleyards are dominating key indicators.

25 September 2023

 Cattle prices crash amid drying conditions. Picture: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Cattle prices drop under the threat of drying conditions

EYCI down 63 per cent since last year.

25 September 2023

 Fixed price: Producers can effectively fix the sale price of their feeder cattle by using an AFC Swap to mitigate risk. Photo : John Gaughan.
LIVESTOCK

Cattle swaps - the new future?

Australian Feeder Cattle Swap for risk mitigation.

06 September 2023

 Australia's cattle herd is set to reach 28.7 million. Image courtesy MLA.
LIVESTOCK

Australian cattle herd to reach highest level in a decade

Cattle production and slaughter predicted to strongly rise this year.

26 June 2023

 The cattle market has recorded a significant price drop in the past month. Picture Mark Saunders.
CATTLE

Young cattle prices continue to ease

Cattle prices slide but still above five-year average

31 July 2022

 Continual high prices for young cattle has seen a price rise for heavier cattle.
CATTLE

Cattle prices remain on a high

Cattle slaughter volumes drop as prices lift

11 October 2021

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