US beef flows to ease but China still firmly in their sights

Shan Goodwin
Updated November 30 2021 - 5:10pm, first published 2:00pm
CYCLES: The US herd liquidation happened at the right time for Australia, when our beef supply has been short. Production in the US is now set to start contracting.
CYCLES: The US herd liquidation happened at the right time for Australia, when our beef supply has been short. Production in the US is now set to start contracting.

AUSTRALIA'S tight cattle supply has protected export beef prices from the downward pressure that would otherwise have hit hard on the back of United States herd liquidation and ensuing heavy beef supplies.

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

Get the latest QLD news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.