Final Report

The cattle market was mixed and national yardings dropped. Volatility continued in the sheep market and both cattle and combined lamb and sheep slaughter saw slight increases.

As the first batch of new season young lambs trickle through NSW saleyards, it’s important to acknowledge how the market has been recently challenged, where we are now and what is expected for lamb supply and subsequent market impact in the coming months.

The National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) annual saleyard survey results are in for FY2024–25. The survey identifies the number of cattle and sheep consigned to Australian saleyards across all states (except NT) over the financial year.

Ag Tech researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are calling for farmer insights to boost the capabilities of the MLA-funded and AgriWebb-led predictive planning tool known as Foragecaster.

MLA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be a hybrid event taking place on 20 November online and in-person as part of the MLA Updates in Adelaide, SA.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is a producer-owned company providing marketing and research and development services to over 49,500 cattle, sheep and goat producer members and the broader industry. MLA works in partnership with industry and government to achieve profitable and sustainable cattle, sheep and goat industry.

Safe handling and capturing value in all sheep are paramount for Helen Woods on her property between Peak Hill and Tullamore in Central West NSW.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has released the results of its 2024–25 National Saleyard Survey, revealing a significant increase in livestock transactions across Australian saleyards, with notable growth in both cattle and sheep consignments.

More than 90% of Australian goatmeat is exported to regions such as the United States, Middle East, Asia and Asia Pacific.