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southern queensland graziers call for drought declaration

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Drought in southern Queensland reduces cattle supply, increasing beef prices and input costs for feedlots. Local graziers face forced destocking; Queensland government may declare drought, triggering support measures. Impact is region-specific (Australia), affecting beef supply chains and feed demand.

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  • Cattle herd reduced from ~1,000 to <400 in south-west Queensland due to drought.
  • 640 cattle sold over 3 months, 70% forced sales.
  • Leyburn received 89mm rain vs average 314mm, driest start to year on record.
  • Queensland government considering drought declaration.
  • Driest start to year since 2019 in the region.
Sector verdictAGRICULTURE_FOODFlatmagnitude 2/3 · confidence 2/5

Beef prices expected to rise modestly, 2-4%, over 1-4 weeks as herd contraction deepens.

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