ABS Data Confirms Strong Start to 2026 For Beef Production
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), analysed by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), shows Australia’s beef industry has begun 2026 with its strongest start on record, underpinned by high throughput, favourable seasonal conditions in northern regions and increased yardings in parts of New South Wales.
Australia produced 730,077 tonnes of beef in the March quarter, up 2% on the December 2025 quarter and 8% higher year-on-year, marking the largest first quarter production on record.
Cattle slaughter reached 2.30 million head, representing a 6% lift on the March 2025 quarter, reinforcing the strong supply pipeline following record production levels last year...
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