In this opinion piece, MLA managing director Jason Strong counsels about letting the EYCI impact industry sentiment too much, suggesting in a year like this, other indicators like processor cow or heavy steer should be watched more closely
THIS year is very different year to 2022, especially in the cattle market. In 2022 the herd rebuild was very much alive as Northern Australia received its first above-average wet season since 2016.
As we move through 2023, the herd rebuild is stabilising as paddocks become more heavily stocked and the weather normalises.
The Eastern Young Cattle…