Australian Cattle Rode a Drought Into a Flood Shock

Australian cattle prices in 2026 have tracked rainfall, with confidence returning to producers as grass returned across the eastern seaboard. Ripley Atkinson, StoneX Australia Meats and Livestock Manager, breaks down how the season played out region by region and what it did to cattle demand. Northern Australia recorded one of its strongest wet seasons in memory before flooding hit the Gulf Country of Queensland, while central eastern Australia moved from harsh drought to renewed grass growth once rain returned in May. Southern Australia, coming off two dry years, has turned buyer again heading into spring, and Western Australia has lagged the eastern states. Discover Actionable Meats and Livestock Insights with StoneX Market Intelligence: https://shop.stonex.com/products/australian-cattle-beef-market-report?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sxtv_guest_ripley_atkinson&utm_content=share 00:00 - Weather Sets the Cattle Bid 00:35 - Northern Australia Runs Wet 02:14 - Central East Swings From Dry 03:49 - Southern Buyers Step Back In 04:41 - Western Australia Misses Out 06:53 - Confidence Bids Cattle Higher Like and subscribe for more financial market insights. #Cattle #Beef #StoneX #RipleyAtkinson