Introduction Australia plays a key role in the global supply of meat, particularly beef and sheep. Australia was the 4th largest exporter of beef in 2022 [1], and supplied 50% of global sheep meat in 2023 [2]. Forecasts suggest Australia could become the second largest exporter of beef in 2024 [3]. Weather and other factors play a key role in Australia’s meat production and exports. Consistently higher levels of rainfall contribute to higher quality pastures, and in turn heavier animals.
