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Risk Management Solutions for the Australian Cattle & Beef Industry

The StoneX Australian Feeder Cattle Swap is designed specifically to assist farmers, feedlotters, processors, traders, and manufacturers navigate price risks with confidence.

Managing Risk in the Cattle Market

Australia's cattle industry faces its own set of unique challenges - unpredictable weather, volatile global markets, shifting supply and demand to biosecurity risks. The StoneX Australian Feeder Cattle Swap is the first risk management solution built for Australian market conditions, enabling our clients to navigate price risks and make confident decisions in the cattle and beef market.

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Leverage the Australian Feeder Cattle Swap to manage your price risks

Protect your margins and plan with confidence - speak with our Australian Feeder Cattle Swap Specialist to explore your options today.

Our clients

StoneX has the tools and expertise to help manage risk and protect margins for all involved in the cattle and beef business.

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Producers

Lock in fair prices ahead of time to safeguard your income and take the guesswork out of selling amidst volatility.

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Feedlotters

Stabilize input costs and protect feeding margins with flexible hedging tools to match your supply needs.

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Processors

Secure consistent procurement costs and protect processing margins with more effective price risk management.

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Traders

Turn market volatility into opportunity with transparent, cash-settled swap contracts, backed by a trusted benchmark.

Managing Risks with the StoneX Australian Feeder Cattle Swap

Index-based benchmark

Priced off the Argus Northern Feeder Cattle Index, which captures real-time transaction data from 30+ companies across eastern Australia.

Flexible protection

Manage risks beyond matching index specifications, but across cattle types, locations, and breeds.

Transparent settlement

Cash-settled against the monthly average Argus Index, eliminating counterparty credit risk.

Flexibility

Available year-round with rolling 12-month contract availability.

The StoneX Australian Feeder Cattle Swap in action

From locking in forward prices to protecting margins against volatility - understand how this innovative tool can be integrated into your cattle and beef marketing and procurement strategies.

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Understanding Cattle Price Management with Swap, Hedging & Basis Resources

Leverage the Australian Feeder Cattle Swap to manage your price risks

Protect your margins and plan with confidence - speak with our Australian Feeder Cattle Swap Specialist to explore your options today.

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What to expect

Each episode is packed full of information which helps listeners understand the forces at play in the Australian cattle and beef market, including:

Market Trends:

Insight into price movements, supply fluctuations, and how broader market conditions, such as feedlot demand or export challenges, are impacting the industry.

Supply & Demand Analysis:

A closer look at cattle numbers, trading behavior, and factors affecting market balance, including seasonal cycles and weather conditions.

Predictions:

Forward-looking insights on price trends, supply chain developments, and upcoming events, such as major sales or weather patterns), that could influence the market.

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Australian Cattle & Beef Market Report

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Access market analysis on the Australian cattle & beef industry for the insights you need to manage risk and maximize margins.

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Sign up for your free trial of the Australian Cattle & Beef Market Report to receive the latest on supply and demand shifts, pricing trends, and seasonsal influencers shaping the industry.

On the Road with Ripley: Risk Management in Australian Livestock

Join Ripley Atkinson, Australian Meats & Livestock Manager at StoneX, as he travels from the feedlots of Dalby to regional towns across New South Wales. From standing in the yards at Mort & Co. to sitting down with producers on-farm, Ripley shows how real-world experience and local relationships shape smarter risk management in the cattle industry.

Why choose StoneX?

As a Fortune 50 financial services network (NASDAQ: SNEX) with roots in agriculture dating back a century, we deeply understand the needs of our clients – from producers all the way to end users. With a client-first mentality, we make it our priority to understand how your business operates and provide market‑based solutions and expertise to help manage volatility, control risk and improve margins.

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July 21

Fertilizer Risk Academy

StoneX events|North America|Language: English

July 21 - July 22, 2026

Wichita, KS OR Joplin, MO

Join us for a Fertilizer Risk Academy, a program designed to help farmers, retailers, and producers learn how to use risk management strategies to mitigate risk. This program will provide a better understanding of extremely volatile fertilizer prices, fertilizer availability, logistical challenges, labor shortages, and seasonal markets. Additionally, it will provide an understanding of the hedging instruments required to mitigate risk. 

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July 21

Ag in Motion

Third party events|North America|Language: English

July 21 - July 23, 2026

Langham, Saskatchewan, Canada

StoneX is looking forward to Ag in Motion in Langham, Saskatchewan. Visit the StoneX Know Risk Canada team in Tent AG24 in the FCC Pavilion to discuss commodity hedging, OTC trading opportunities and risk management considerations for Western Canadian producers across grains and oilseeds, energy and fertilizer.

Our team will be available to discuss how StoneX market intelligence and advisory support can help producers make informed decisions in changing commodity markets.

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July 26

Texas County Agricultural Agents Association Annual Meeting

Third party events|North America|Language: English

July 26 - July 29, 2026

Abilene, TX

StoneX is proud to be a Diamond sponsor of the 2026 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association Annual Meeting in Abilene.

We look forward to connecting with agricultural professionals from across the region and supporting an event that brings together industry expertise, professional development, and meaningful networking opportunities.

Visit the StoneX team onsite to explore how we support producers and agribusinesses through our LRP solutions, Farm Advantage offering, and timely insights from our Market Talk newsletter.

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