Meat & Livestock Australia

08/06/2026

MLA x Fine Food Australia 2026 🌟

We’re proud to announce that MLA, through our foodservice program Rare Medium, is partnering with Fine Food Australia 2026 to champion the future of Australian red meat across the nation’s premier foodservice stage.

Why are we getting involved? 🤔
Because this is where Australia’s most passionate chefs, operators and innovators come together.

Australian red meat deserves a place at the centre of menu innovation and this partnership helps us champion that creativity across the industry. 🤝

05/06/2026

Weekly market wrap 📊

🔴 Significant rain across most of the country had a positive impact on markets, lifting almost all indicators across sheep and cattle. 🌦️
🔴 The Mutton Indicator broke a record at 858¢/kg cwt.. 🐑
🔴 Cattle slaughter remains historically elevated. 📈

Full report 👇

Widespread rainfall lifted most cattle and sheep market indicators, with the Mutton Indicator reaching a record 858¢/kg cwt. Meanwhile, cattle slaughter remains at historically high levels.

03/06/2026

MLA is proud to support the launch of the Global Gender Representation Report 2026 by Meat Business Women! 🤝

The report shows where our industry is making progress and where more work is needed to improve gender balance across global food manufacturing and the meat sector.

Women make up 34% of the workforce globally and 32% in meat and poultry. MBW Partners, including MLA, are leading the way with stronger results across key career levels.

This is a big step forward for our industry and we’re committed to helping build a more inclusive and resilient workforce for the future of the Australian red meat industry. 🥩

Access to the full report can be found in the comments below 👇

02/06/2026

At ‘Mungalla Station’ in North Queensland, Jacob Cassady is lifting carrying capacity, improving herd management and rebuilding land condition by combining practical grazing strategies with cultural knowledge.

Find out how in the comments 👇

29/05/2026

Weekly market wrap 📊

🔴 Restocker demand continues to drive the cattle market higher, with some cattle indicators surging despite increased throughput, indicating strong demand. 📊
🔴 Sheep and lamb markets remain well supported, although weaker demand is emerging for mutton and light lamb categories. 🐑
🔴 National cattle slaughter reached its highest weekly level since 2015, reinforcing expectations for record beef production in 2026. 📈

Full report 👇
https://www.mla.com.au/news-and-events/industry-news/weekly-cattle-and-sheep-market-wrap-29-5-26/

Restocker demand continues to drive the cattle market higher, with some cattle indicators surging despite increased throughput, indicating strong demand

27/05/2026

Pilbara Innovation Partnership have found that rest-based grazing systems can lift herd and pasture performance. ✅

Find out more in the comments below 👇

26/05/2026

From soil health to ag-tech, last week’s RNA QLD Rural Discovery Days delivered a primary school learning immersion for over 2,000 students to increase their understanding of agriculture. 🐄

Partnering with industry, this longstanding Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of QLD event delivers real-world education supported with classroom resources to complement the learning experience. 🌱

QLD Beef Up Close hosted 30 sessions delivered by Australian Good Meat and MLA Red Meat Industry Ambassadors Mia Doering and Ella Palmer showcasing our vibrant beef industry story.

Courtesy of RNA QLD Executive Councillor Garry Noller students were delighted to interact with Willow and Candy, two well-natured Charolais show cows that lapped up the student attention!

It’s fantastic to see the passion of our industry ambassadors and how this ignites a spark in the next generation to connect with ag. 👏

22/05/2026

Weekly market wrap 📊

🔴 Significant rain across large parts of the country lifted sentiment. 🌧️
🔴 All cattle and sheep indicators, except for Heavy Steer Indicator, lifted. 📈
🔴 Yardings declined across cattle, sheep and lamb. 📉

Full report 👇
https://www.mla.com.au/news-and-events/industry-news/22052026weekly-cattle-and-sheep-market-wrap/

Rain over the week restricted both cattle and sheep yardings as producers decided to hold onto stock, with most market reports noting increased competition among buyers. This resulted in a lift to all indicators for sheep and cattle, except the Heavy Steer Indicator.

21/05/2026

How simple eID decisions lifted lambing by 20%!

Find out more in the comments below 👇

Department of Primary Industries and Regions Livestock SA AWI Extension SA

19/05/2026

Getting penning densities right is crucial for livestock transport success according to Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association rising star and South Australian livestock transporter Kyle Nicholas.

With the improved seasonal conditions in parts of SA Kyle is busy carting from northern and central NSW back into SA and says accurate densities are better for the animals and drivers.

Kyles top tips for successful journeys:
✅ Provide accurate livestock weights and numbers when booking the truck
🚛 Talk to the driver about penning densities – they are considering weights and numbers and do it day in day out
🐑 Feed sheep and cattle good quality dry hay in the yards 24 hours in advance of long trips – it gives them the energy to travel

Find out more in the comments below 👇

📸 Kyle Nicholas
Edmonds Transport Pty Ltd Livestock & Rural Transporters Association of Victoria Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of SA Inc