19/10/2026
Forecasts Indicate Beef Production Will Exceed 3 million Tonnes
Australian beef production is expected to exceed 3 million tonnes in 2026, a new national record. High beef production is supported by improved seasonal conditions and productivity gains.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) forecasts that cattle slaughter will reach 9.6 million head in 2026, increasing from 9.3 million in 2025. Stuart Bull, the Market Information Manager at MLA, reports that the national cattle herd proved more resilient despite the historically high slaughter levels. In previous years, the high slaughter levels would have led to a sharper contraction of the national herd.
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