Welcome back to Livestock Now, a hub for Elders livestock news, insights, analysis, and support.  

In our spotlight on autumn, read about the upcoming World Angus Forum, a global event coming to Australia. As the proud Excellence partner, Elders has the privilege of conducting a range of sales throughout the two-week event. 

Plus, we take a look at our world-first wool handling business, Elders Wool, one year on from operations commencing.   

You’ll also find an update from livestock market analyst Simon Quilty, who explains how Trump’s tariffs may affect Australian agriculture. Plus, Elders analyst Richard Koch weighs in with outlooks for sheep and cattle markets.   

In the next instalment of our series ‘Meat the Supplier’ we speak to Darren Thomas, managing director of Thomas Foods International, to discuss the meat processing landscape in Australia and internationally.  

You’ll also find advice relating to livestock gestational management and lamb feedlotting opportunities, plus all you need to know about Elders’ renowned Feeder Ready Program.

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I hope this edition is valuable to you and your livestock business.

Dave Adamson
General Manager Agency

Elders Wool - celebrating 12 months

It has been just over a year since operations commenced at Elders world first wool handling business, Elders Wool.

Watch the short video below, which talks about the benefits to Australian wool growers it has provided. 

Wool

For the latest insights, news and success stories from the Australian wool industry.

Spotlight on: autumn

Spotlight on: rural property

Are you looking to expand your operations or just want a change of scenery?
With offices, and listings, located across Australia, Elders Real Estate is your trusted name in rural real estate. View our feature property below. 

Summit Aggregation

Summit Aggregation is a large-scale aggregation in the Goulburn Valley Region district between Nathalia and Kotupna. Totalling 1,950* hectares (4,818* acres) of mixed-farming country, the aggregation is being offered as a whole, or in four parcels. 

The irrigated broadacre cropping and grazing country features extensive frontage to the Goulburn River and two residences, along with multiple operating improvements. 

Expressions of interest close Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 4.00 pm (AEST).

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Meet the team

We have over 300 Livestock and Stud Stock Agents across the country, ready to help you maximise your investment and grow your enterprise. 

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Introducing Mark Meldrum

Mark is a well-respected Elders Livestock Production Specialist who looks after clients across southern Queensland. 

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Introducing Kevin Beaton

Kevin is a District Wool Manager and Merino Stud Stock Specialist, with decades of industry experience, based at Hamilton, Victoria. 

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