Cattle supply tightens sharply, pushing prices across eastern states higher

Cattle numbers fell sharply in August across NSW, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. Prices for steers and restockers rose significantly.

Why it mattersCattle supply is getting tighter. Stronger competition for stock pushes prices higher. This affects livestock producers across eastern states.

AustraliaAustralian beef prices may rise as processors absorb higher cattle costs; feedlots face tighter sourcing and higher prices for stock.

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Cattle supply tightens sharply, pushing prices across eastern states higher

Next in today's edition

Two NT cattle stations Wealthcheck bought for more than $100m hit the market

GO.FARM relists two sprawling farms after earlier campaigns stalled

That is three stories, about two minutes.

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