Smith & Co Livestock and Property

09/02/2026

Sheep for sale tommorrow,
Contact Jake Smith 0461 380 377

https://old.auctionsplus.com.au//PublishedAssessment/Pdf?id=309272&auctionId=127118

01/01/2026

A better article regarding the new China tariffs on Australian beef, it’s one to keep an eye on and know the full story.

U.S. CATTLE REPORT 🥩 China Slaps Tariffs on Beef Imports to Shield Domestic Herd 🐄📉

According to Reuters, China will impose a new set of beef import restrictions in 2026 to shield its domestic cattle sector, including a 55% tariff on imports that exceed a newly established annual quota. The 2026 quota is capped at 2.7 million metric tons across key suppliers such as Brazil, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay, New Zealand, and the United States. These measures will last for three years, gradually increasing quota limits annually. Notably, Brazil and Australia—China's top two suppliers—will see their 2026 quotas fall below their 2025 export volumes to China, setting up a potential contraction in trade. Brazilian and Australian industry leaders expressed concern over the impact, while officials downplayed the move, citing potential compensation negotiations and alternative markets.

The decision follows a year-long investigation by China’s Ministry of Commerce, citing harm to its domestic industry from growing beef imports. Despite recent profitability in domestic cattle farming, China remains largely uncompetitive against export powerhouses like Brazil and Argentina. Analysts expect Chinese imports to decline in 2026, further tightening global beef supplies amid already elevated prices, particularly in the U.S. The move is expected to have ripple effects throughout the global supply chain, especially for Brazil, whose beef exports to China account for nearly half its total volume. Industry groups there warn of up to $3 billion in revenue losses in 2026 if the tariffs disrupt trade as expected.

U.S. CATTLE REPORT: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

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27/11/2025

Time to diversify marketing to chase the buyers with feed.

St ore cattle prices have dropped 40c/kg at Wodonga in a mixed quality yarding, but there was still some “exceptional” prices. See the sale report >>> bitly.cx/jW1XQ

05/10/2022

25/08/2022

Machinery, 64 lots, 18 August 2022 9:00 AM (SYD)

28/06/2022

A very well bred line of Lawsons Angus blood heifers will be on offer this Friday on Auctionsplus Eastern States Sale.

These females are in the perfect condition to calve down and are all AI’d into Lawsons Momentum M518 to commence calving late August into early September.

With all the hard work done buyers have the opportunity to secure heifers that will grow into very productive and stylish cows and would be a perfect opportunity to start a herd or integrate into any existing breeding operation.

Buyers can purchase with the utmost confidence, these females come highly recommended.

For more information please call

Jake Smith
0400 281 347