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Cattle trade to Indonesia: Demand low, but supply facing challenges also

Live export cattle yarded at Berrimah in the NT. Picture: NTLEA

THE emerging impact of shifts towards Wagyu and crossbred programs by some northern cattle companies is among a number of factors affecting available supply of suitable cattle for Indonesia, people close to the trade have told Beef Central this week.

Exporter feedback indicates demand from Indonesia remains relatively weak with importing feedlots still pushing back against Australian cattle price levels, despite falls from $5/kg to $3/kg so far this year, citing competition from lower priced meat in Indonesia, particularly…

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