Summary

Where the red dust of the Outback meets the cutting edge of feed technology, change is in the air, with nurturing herds and a hardy succumbing to the ongoing rigors of being one of the world's premier livestock sectors. Use of high-tech feed additives such as probiotics, enzymes, and vitamins is on the increase and means that digestive health and general animal wellbeing are being driven upwards. There is also growing usage of precision feeding technology, particularly feeders and digital monitoring systems. It has been viewed as helpful in feeding optimization and minimizing feed wastage. Climates in the country are extreme and varied, and hence the Australian cattle feed market is very adaptable. Droughts, for example have necessitated the rapid evolution of the industry with farmers quick to come up with supplementary feeding solutions that will keep livestock going in times of feed shortages. More so, the market also adjusts to the tastes of the consumer. For one, there is now a rising call for organic and natural types of feeds. This adaptability has helped the cattle feed market in Australia to withstand environmental and economic adversities, thus ensuring the sustainability of the livestock sector for a long time. Several events and initiatives are molding the shapes of the cattle feed market in Australia. The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework, launched by the Australian beef industry, aims to assure practices that ensure sustainable beef production, including feed management. These governmental initiatives, including the National Drought Policy, the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, basically form the bases for support towards the farming sector that face climate-related challenges and, importantly, quality feed in times of drought. The solidity and durability of Australia's cattle feed market are presented in its capacity to be impenetrable to the vagaries of economic fluctuations, climatic challenges, as well as shifting consumer demands. This market has a well-established infrastructure, with various feed mills and distribution networks supporting small-scale and large-scale livestock operations. Government policies promoting sustainable farming practices underpin the cattle feed market. The farmers have resorted to feedlot systems, which signifies better control over the diet of cattle, especially where pastureland is limited.

According to the research report "Australia Cattle feed Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Australia Cattle feed market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 2 Billion by 2029. Increasingly, there is also a drive to diminish the environmental impact attributed to feed production through alternative feed sources such as seaweed or insect-based proteins, which have less utilizations of land and water usage. There is significant demand for high-quality Australian beef and dairy around the world. To increase their levels of production, farmers need to look towards advance feed solutions. High growth in intensive farming and feedlot systems worldwide has further increased demand for formulated feeds. Other factors that support market growth include feed additives developed in recent times, being more efficient and friendly to the environment, and therefore farmers require them to provide for improved livestock performance with minimal effects on the environment. Despite all this development, however, the cattle feed market in Australia still has its challenges. Irregular price fluctuations are another challenge-many of the unpredictable inputs such as grains and soy-disrupt profitability for farmers. Climate variability is another big challenge: droughts that have lasted for years on end affect feed supply and cattle health, among other factors. Feed additives and supplements are getting more expensive, meaning it gets hard for smaller farms to afford the advanced nutrition products. Regulatory pressures, especially in terms of environmental sustainability, will also pressure feed manufacturers to be greener, which might not come cheap. Here are some trends identified as shaping the Australia cattle feed market. Alternative sources of protein - algae, insect, and food industry byproduct based for minimizing dependence on the traditional grains/soy basis. A trend in this direction is driven by the need for more sustainable feed solutions in view of environmental considerations. Precision agriculture technologies also seem on the rise wherein the farmer would be able to get insight about optimized use of feed, track health issues of cattle, and monitor the overall environmental settings in real time.

The Australian cattle feed market is a significant component of the overall animal feed industry, driven by the country's robust beef and dairy industries. Dairy cattle feed in Australia consists of high-class grains such as barley and canola meals that support high levels of milk production. The dairy industry further benefits from superior feeding techniques that add value to productivity and productivity efficiency through the government efforts at improving livestock management. But feed for beef cattle is a must for the domestic and export markets. Australia is a large exporter of beef, and feed for beef cattle involves a mix of grains and protein supplements that are formulated to encourage maximal growth and to maintain health. Increased demand around the world for good-quality beef has driven investment in feed production, and major companies have developed niche products that support specific nutritional needs in beef cattle. Now, calves grow and develop according to specific nutrition. Feed for calves, in particular, mainly contains high-quality forage combined with concentrates rich in protein and energy. Great attention to calf nutrition is necessary to preserve future productivity in dairy and beef agriculture. The growth of consciousness about animal welfare and health has led to increased compound feeds utilization that makes it possible to provide the animal with balanced nutrition according to the specific needs of an organism.

Australia's cattle feed market has features such as emphasis on quality, productivity, and sustainability, modern agricultural practices, as well as a successful livestock industry. The cereals/grains, protein meals/cakes, additives, forages, and others segments make up this market. Cereals and grains are the primary source of energy in cattle feed, which majorly wheat, barley, and other crops like sorghum are produced and exported from Australia. Protein meals and cakes, such as cottonseed meal, canola meal, and lupin seed meal will form an integral part of the nutrition requirement for protein for the animals. This market should grow with the increasing demand for the beef and dairy in the local and other international markets that require high protein feeds to improve productivity. Feed additives, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics, are widely used in improving animal health, nutrition, and performance. Increased pressure to reduce antibiotic use in feed for animals has also driven growth and demand for alternative feed additives that promote better growth and improved feed efficiency. Forages are a significant and growing proportion of the Australian market for cattle feed. Forages encompass pasture grasses, legumes, hay, and silage; are important for a number of reasons. Australia's enormous area of grazing lands, along with favorable climatic conditions, ensures that excellent high-quality forages are always available. Forages provide crucial fiber and nutrients that promote a healthy condition of the rumen and optimized performance of cattle overall. Furthermore, it is in line with the general philosophy of the agriculture of Australia, which emphasizes more on environment-friendly and sustainable farming practices. Growth in this segment also is due to increasing demand for grassfed beef and improvement in the productivity and profitability of cattle operations. Other feed ingredients are tubers, molasses, and alternative feedstuffs such as distiller’s grains and cottonseed hulls in the Australia cattle feed market. It is driven by the need to add diversity in feed sources, reduce costs, and secure feed inputs, particularly during periods of drought or low forage availability.


Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Cattle Feed market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type
• Dairy Cattle
• Beef Cattle
• Calves
• Others
By Ingredients
• Cereals/Grains
• Protein Meals/ Cackles
• Additives
• Forages
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Cattle Feed industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. Australia Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.2. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.3. Market Trends
5.3.1. XXXX
5.3.2. XXXX
5.3.3. XXXX
5.3.4. XXXX
5.3.5. XXXX
5.4. Covid-19 Effect
5.5. Supply chain Analysis
5.6. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.7. Industry Experts Views
6. Australia Cattle Feed Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients
6.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
7. Australia Cattle Feed Market Segmentations
7.1. Australia Cattle Feed Market, By Type
7.1.1. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Dairy Cattle, 2018-2029
7.1.2. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Beef Cattle, 2018-2029
7.1.3. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Calves, 2018-2029
7.1.4. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Others, 2018-2029
7.2. Australia Cattle Feed Market, By Ingredients
7.2.1. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Cereals/Grains, 2018-2029
7.2.2. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Proteins Meal / Cakes, 2018-2029
7.2.3. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Additives, 2018-2029
7.2.4. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Forages, 2018-2029
7.2.5. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By Others, 2018-2029
7.3. Australia Cattle Feed Market, By Region
7.3.1. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By North, 2018-2029
7.3.2. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By East, 2018-2029
7.3.3. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By West, 2018-2029
7.3.4. Australia Cattle Feed Market Size, By South, 2018-2029
8. Australia Cattle Feed Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Type, 2024 to 2029
8.2. By Ingredients, 2024 to 2029
8.3. By Region, 2024 to 2029
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot
9.2.1.2. Company Overview
9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights
9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights
9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio
9.2.1.7. Key Executives
9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer


List of Figures

Figure 1: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Million)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Ingredients
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
Figure 5: Porter's Five Forces of Australia Cattle Feed Market


List of Tables

Table 1: Influencing Factors for Cattle Feed Market, 2023
Table 2: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Million)
Table 3: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size and Forecast, By Ingredients (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Million)
Table 4: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size and Forecast, By Region (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Million)
Table 5: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Dairy Cattle (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 6: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Beef Cattle (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 7: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Calves (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 8: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Others (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 9: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Cereals/Grains (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 10: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Proteins Meal / Cakes (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 11: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Additives (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 12: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Forages (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 13: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of Others (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 14: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of North (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 15: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of East (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 16: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of West (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 17: Australia Cattle Feed Market Size of South (2018 to 2029) in USD Million