More than 470 stakeholders gathered at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 20 November for MLA’s flagship event, MLA Updates.

When it comes to managing weaners, North Queensland producer Simon Terry says early education in yards and on trucks pays off. Simon and his wife Gaye own and manage ‘Howlong Station’, 450km west of Townsville in the Gulf Savannah, where they run 4,500 head of Brahman-cross cattle over two properties.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) today announced the outcomes of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Adelaide, South Australia on 20 November 2025.

All cattle indicators improved this week, however, those for finished trim and lean meat fared softer than the feeder steer and restocker markets.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released livestock slaughter and production data for the third quarter of the 2025 calendar year. Australia’s cattle industry continues to set new benchmarks, confirming record beef production for the September quarter.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with AuctionsPlus, enabling sheep breeders to seamlessly integrate Sheep Genetics data into online stud listings for the first time.

Stronger sheep prices and an improving seasonal outlook have lifted producer sentiment and triggered renewed intent to increase flock sizes in 2026, according to the latest Sheep Producer Intentions Survey (SPIS).

Final report

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Excellence in Eating Quality Awards at a gala event held at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, 18 November.

Australia’s cattle industry continues to set new benchmarks, with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures confirming record beef production for the September quarter