Global beef supply to outstrip demand in 2017

Shan Goodwin
Updated December 21 2016 - 1:55pm, first published December 19 2016 - 2:00pm
In contrast to what is happening on a global scale, Australian beef production will ease slightly in 2017, to its lowest level in over a decade, which should safeguard farmgate prices.
In contrast to what is happening on a global scale, Australian beef production will ease slightly in 2017, to its lowest level in over a decade, which should safeguard farmgate prices.

GLOBAL beef supply is starting to outstrip demand but Australian farmgate prices are expected to be shielded by domestic fundamentals running counter to the international trend.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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