China’s domestic cattle prices improving, but Australian live exports remain well below previous levels | Indonesia’s live cattle imports hesitate momentarily amid import permit uncertainty; positive government signals yet to translate into renewed buying | Vietnam’s weakening currency adds cost pressure on cattle imports as competition from boxed beef continues to weigh on demand…Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 13/06/2025
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto’s plan to scrap import quotas sparks debate amid local farmer concerns and possible market shifts | Eid al-Adha drives broad-based live cattle demand in Indonesia | Philippine livestock sector sees steady prices while the ASF vaccination programme expands to curb outbreaks..Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 14/05/2025
Eid al-Fitr drives beef demand in Indonesia amid slow beef import progress and rising prices | Indonesia government is unlikely to realise it’s 200,000 head dairy cattle import goal | Philippines is set to approve commercial access to Vietnam’s African Swine Fever vaccine.
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Import quotas remain uncertain as demand surges | Pakistan emerges as a new buffalo meat supplier in Indonesia, adding competition to Australia’s cattle exports | Vietnam Government restructures.
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Indonesia shifts beef imports to state control, cutting private sector allocations, citing FMD and food security concerns | FMD cases surge across Indonesian provinces | Flooding in North Queensland has delayed Townsville cattle exports…Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 10/02/2025
The future of Indian Buffalo Meat(IBM) imports to Indonesia up in the air | Cross-border cattle movement into Vietnam from Myanmar and Thailand continues, exacerbated by political instability and lax enforcement, increasing disease risks | Aussie dairy cattle expected to help with Philippines efforts to achieve 5% milk self-sufficiency by 2028…Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 10/12/2024
131st Edition: November 2024 Key points: Indian Buffalo Meat imports in Indonesia plummet with little impact on market prices. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto focuses on food self-sufficiency, diversifying trade partnerships..Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 14/11/2024
Beef Central’s Southeast Asia report columnist Michael Patching has just returned from the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef meetings in Uruguay, and offers his take on the discussions. This month’s report also looks at Typhoon Yagi’s severe destruction in Vietnam and surrounding countries; Protein supply is front of mind for Indonesia with some exotic alternatives being considered; and the Philippines Senate approved an A$197million fund to boost the country’s livestock, poultry, and dairy industries and support small farmers…Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 10/10/2024
129th Edition: September 2024: Vietnam’s beef prices are falling due to increased imports, with local farmers facing challenges from low-quality cattle and poor feed | Indonesia’s demand for live cattle exports remains strong, with heightened competition for shipping space | The Philippines has temporarily suspended beef imports from the UK due to concerns over mad cow disease (BSE), aiming to protect local cattle and public health…Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 13/09/2024
128th Edition: August 2024: Anticipation and planning builds as the Indonesian Free Lunch program looks to increase local milk production by importing live dairy cattle | Philippines looks into local production of FMD vaccines | Demand for live export in key markets remains strong…Read More
127th Edition: July 2024 Key points: Australian exporter feeder prices fueling higher trade volumes | New player joins Aus export trade to Indo | Governments in the region look to dairy cattle production as a solution to food security and nutrition needs | Animal disease remains a significant burden on protein supply..Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 19/07/2024
126th Edition: June 2024 – Key points: India and Indonesia elections should be positive for regional stability and growth | Indonesia moves cattle in preparation for Qurban (Festival of Sacrifice) | RMCP ends its Aus-Indo 10 year $60mil support program..Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 12/06/2024