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02 May 2025
This week, the Mutton Indicator experienced a sudden rise in prices, likely driven by competitive bidding after the Easter break.

30 April 2025
MLA analysts provide accurate and timely market information to the red meat industry through a range of resources. The information is sourced from the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS), an independent market intelligence agency within MLA that collects and reports on livestock market data. This data includes slaughter statistics, wholesale meat prices, and skin and hide prices.

23 April 2025
The current average price difference between the Light Lamb Indicator and the Restocker Lamb Indicator eased by 2%, however the gap is continuing to widen, reaching -6% in the past two weeks. As a result, the Restocker Lamb Indicator price has risen to 735¢/kg carcase weight (cwt) while the Light Lamb Indicator remains at 690¢/kg cwt (as of 20 April 2025).

22 April 2025
Australia’s red meat sector has experienced significant market volatility in recent years. By adjusting for inflation using ABS Consumer Price Index data, it creates a better understanding of how cattle prices have moved over the past two decades.

02 May 2025
In November 2023, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) assessed whether the notable premium of restocker steers over heifers would persist (see article Will the steer to heifer premium continue?).

02 May 2025
There was strong growth across all cattle indicators as demand returned after the long weekends. Yardings are now back in line with the weeks before the disrupted sales over the past fortnight. Cattle yardings lifted over 150% to 77,073 head, the sixth largest throughput this year.

28 March 2025
National steer prices have converged for the first time in months after a cyclone, widespread rainfall and long weekends have impacted regular seasonal programming.