AUSTRALIA’S expanding beef production this year is reflected in February exports, which were up more than 23,000 tonnes or 33 percent on the same period last year.
Exports to all markets hit 93,834t, the biggest February number since the drought turnoff period in 2019, and come on top of a flying start to the year in January. Calendar year to date, beef and veal exports have hit 135,680t, almost 33,000t or 32pc higher than a year ago.
Volume to most large export destinations grew last month, with a couple of notable exceptions.
Trade sources say the largest frozen and chilled stocks…