Beef exports hit a record in 2025, with volumes reaching over 1.5 million tonnes. Total beef exports rose to 1,545,784 tonnes – up 15% compared to 2024. Grassfed exports rose 13% year-on-year (YoY) to 1,096,456 tonnes. Grainfed exports rose 20% YoY to 449,292 tonnes. Both figures are calendar year records.

The National Restocker Yearling Steer Indicator (NRYSI) has enjoyed a strong start to 2026, pointing to increased competition for young cattle returning to grass.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) today announced the launch of Rare Medium: 2026 Red Meat Trends − a major new foodservice resource showcasing the innovation, creativity and evolving consumer tastes shaping the future of Australian beef and lamb across the country and around the world.

Mike and Kellie Bailey’s management of ‘Newry Station’ in the NT’s Victoria River region is proof that less is sometimes more – at least when it comes to stocking rate.

Contact details for MLA's head office and regional offices in Australia and overseas.

MLA is seeking applications from individuals, organisations or project teams with the expertise required to undertake projects.

The Central Queensland Livestock Exchange at Gracemere was cancelled due to flooding and saleyard supply across QLD remained low.

The four-year project has commenced, and we want to hear from Australia’s Merino producers!

MLA and partners generate and licence many technologies developed as a result of MLA investment. Read on for featured technologies currently seeking commercial and licensing partners.

Unlike most countries, Australia exports the majority of the red meat it produces.