MLA Weekly - Livestock prices explained
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Five things to know about FMD and LSD
There’s been lots of discussion lately around Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as well as Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Click here to get the facts on FMD and LSD.
Tools to prevent your farm from harm
There's never been a better time than now to get your farm biosecurity sorted. Take a look at these four tools for reducing biosecurity risk in your operations to keep your farm safe.
Prices and markets
The latest market developments | Prices and market stats | Market reports
Weekly cattle and sheep
market wrap
The EYCI eases another 69¢ this week alongside the heavy lamb indicator, which softened by 93¢. Meanwhile, cattle slaughter cracks 100,000 head as sheep slaughter picks up after lambing.
Multiple drivers influencing cattle price performance
An array of market drivers are influencing the current cattle market including perceptions around FMD and LSD. However, perspective demonstrates the strength of current operating conditions.
Flock and herd rebuilds accelerate
Sharp growth in the sheep flock and the beginning of the national cattle herd rebuild are highlights from ABS’ FY2021 commodities release made public this week.
MLA to conduct extensive review of all price indicators
MLA's Market Information team is conducting an extensive review of all indicators published to ensure MLA’s price information remains as
relevant, timely and accurate as possible.
Robust flock drives farm resilience
As the third generation of a pioneering sheep breeding family, WA producer Lynley Anderson is dedicated to producing resilient sheep which can handle environmental challenges and deliver on market expectations.
Quantifying natural capital to farm for the future
The next phase of a significant research
partnership between MLA and Farming for the Future will see the creation of hundreds of on-farm red meat producer observation sites across Australia.
Traditional with a twist
Been out in the cold all day? This fragrant beef and pumpkin curry is bound to warm you up this weekend.