Producer Confidence Surges as Cattle Sector Heads Into 2026: MLA Beef Producers Intentions Survey

Key points

  • Producer confidence reaches its highest level since the survey’s redesign, with 79% feeling positive about the next 12 months
  • Improved seasonal conditions, stable pricing and strong global demand underpin sentiment
  • Confidence driving long term decision making, with many producers planning herd rebuilding and operational expansion

Producer confidence across Australia’s grassfed beef sector has surged to its strongest level in recent years, according to the latest Beef Producers Intentions Survey (BPIS) from Meat & Livestock Australia.

Almost 80% of producers report a positive outlook for the year ahead, marking a significant...

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