In this episode of The Northern Update, we’re joined by Ashley Naclerio from Stockplace Marketing, based in Richmond, Queensland. Ashley covers a huge part of the north and shares real-time insight on how both the livestock and rural property markets are tracking this season.

We talk about what classes of cattle are in demand, buyer interest across the region, and the key drivers shaping supply and prices. Ashley also gives us a quick recap of the Richmond Field Days and what events like these mean for connection across rural Queensland.

In this episode:

• Livestock market trends across Northern Australia

• Feeder vs backgrounder demand

• What’s moving the rural property market

• Who’s buying and what kind of country is in demand

• Market influences: seasonal conditions, interest rates & confidence

• Recap of the Richmond Field Days

• Why local ag events matter to the bush

🎙️ The Northern Update brings you boots-on-the-ground insights, stories, and market updates from across northern and western Australia—every fortnight.

Thanks to our podcast partner:
Preston Rowe Paterson Regional North Queensland – your trusted partner in agriculture, property, and valuation.
🔗 Learn more: https://prp.com.au/prp-regional-north-queensland-2/

In this episode of The Northern Update, we’re joined by Brennan Leggett from Preston Rowe Paterson Regional North Queensland to get a clear read on where the northern rural property market is sitting right now—and what’s driving it.

We talk through current values, demand trends, the type of country buyers are chasing, and how seasonal conditions and finance access are shaping decisions on the ground.

Whether you're a buyer, landholder, or just keeping an eye on the market, Brennan breaks it down in a way that’s practical and regionally relevant.

In this episode:

• Rural property market update across Northern Queensland
• Key drivers behind recent movement in the market
• Who’s buying—local vs interstate interest
• Demand differences between breeder vs backgrounder country
• How rainfall and seasonal conditions are influencing valuations
• Trends in finance, valuations, and buyer sentiment
• What to watch for in the second half of the year
• Brennan’s pick for the next great rural event

🎙️ The Northern Update brings you boots-on-the-ground insights, stories, and market updates from across northern and western Australia—every fortnight.

Thanks to our podcast partner:
Preston Rowe Paterson Regional North Queensland – your trusted partner in agriculture, property, and valuation.
🔗 Learn more: https://prp.com.au/prp-regional-north-queensland-2/

In this episode of The Northern Update, we’re joined by Ripley Atkinson—market analyst at StoneX and host of the Australian Cattle and Beef Report podcast.

We dig into what’s happening right now across the Northern Australian beef industry—from price movements and demand trends to the influence of live export and global markets. Ripley breaks down the key drivers behind the numbers, what’s shaping feeder steer demand, and where opportunities might lie as we head into the back half of the year.

In this episode:

• Current state of the northern cattle market
• What’s driving prices in 2025
• Impact of live export and processor demand
• Global market influences and export demand
• What northern producers should be watching next
• Industry insight from the Australian Cattle and Beef Report

🎙️ The Northern Update brings you boots-on-the-ground insights, stories, and market updates from across northern and western Australia—every fortnight.

Thanks to our podcast partner:
Preston Rowe Paterson Regional North Queensland – your trusted partner in agriculture, property, and valuation.
🔗 Learn more: https://prp.com.au/prp-regional-north-queensland-2/