What if you could take the wild swings out of cattle prices and bring real certainty into your operation?

In this episode, Ben Law sits down with Ripley Atkinson, livestock risk management specialist at StoneX. Ripley grew up on a mixed farm in Tamworth, worked across NT stations, MLA, and now helps producers and feedlots across Australia use structured tools to lock in margins and plan with confidence.

Together, they break down how risk management works in plain language — from the cotton industry’s long history of hedging to how Australian beef producers can now access similar tools through swaps and structured contracts. You’ll hear how locking in even part of your herd at a set price can reduce volatility, strengthen bank relationships, and give you peace of mind when the market moves.

Whether you’re running a feedlot, backgrounding cattle, or breeding for processors, this conversation shows practical ways to protect your margins and take more control of your financial future — without getting lost in the jargon. If you’ve ever wondered how top operators smooth out the highs and lows of the cattle market, this episode gives you the roadmap.

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