Lower supply and stronger prices set to shape cattle production in 2026

Brazilian cattle production is expected to enter a new phase of the cycle in 2026, following several years of expanding supply. According to projections from Agrifatto, next year would mark the first annual contraction after four consecutive years of growth, as a result of the heavy female liquidation recorded in recent years. The high share of cows in slaughter reduced replacement rates and the number of animals available for finishing.