The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has updated its forecast of shorn wool production for the 2019/20 season.

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Local Land Services is warning producers that grazing crops or green pastures brings the risk of photosensitisation in lambs.

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National lamb slaughter hit 2.16 million head in May, the third highest monthly total on record. Since then, the anticipated lamb shortage has appeared, with June slaughter back 33% month-on-month and 23% on year-ago levels.

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Sheep and goat producers and industry are invited to have their say on the future amount of the state’s sheep and goat duty, which is under review.

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The wool market opened back up after a 3-week recess to a significant price correction as it experienced a sharp decline with all micron price indicators down across all selling centre’s.

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Merino ewe hoggets rose $6 on last week to sell from $145 to $285, and average $200 on AuctionsPlus.

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The independent process to appoint an industry representative on Australian Wool Innovation’s (AWI) board nomination committee has been conducted with Simon Cameron, a Tasmanian woolgrower, endorsed by the Woolgrower Industry Consultation Panel (WICP) in the formal nomination process to the position.

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Farmers wanting to improve ewe performance and lamb survival are encouraged to attend one of two workshops being hosted by Agriculture Victoria at Avoca and Edenhope this month.

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Ram breeders can list their sale catalogues on RamSelect free of charge, with changes to the system’s business model in time for the upcoming ram sale season.

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Last week the physical wool markets return after a three week break for the July recess.

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NSW & Southern processors were again active looking to fill orders from the online sales last week, bidding on lines ranging from Western Queensland, down to the Riverina, NSW.

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AWI is working to lift the bar on shearing shed safety, as one of nine RDCs collaborating as part of the Rural Safety & Health Alliance’s Research, Development and Extension Investment Strategy.

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