Skin quality debate shines light on plain bodied Merino’s marketing edge
A disposal fee charged by processors for sheep skins of no commercial value has thrown the spotlight on maximising skin quality and the Merino sheep’s edge in value-add markets.
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Large Australia exporters waiting for a price basis and Merino fleece falls
| Merino Fleece opened immediately cheaper, with the large Australian trading exporters sitting back waiting for a price basis to be established by the commission indents buyers and large Chinese processors to set the tone.
Ironically, the large Chinese processors were… |
Optimising sheep health and maximising market specs at information day at Pepperton Farms
Gaining premiums from the processor, maximising genetic improvement and the latest in sheep handling technology will be on show for lamb producers at the Pepperton Farms information day on September 6.
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Lamb and mutton look challenging as NSW flock moves into liquidation amid perfect storm of unfavourable conditions
A challenging 18 months lies ahead for the lamb markets with a forecast trading range of 440-510c/kg carcase weight for heavy lambs and the first low expected in December at 450c/kg.
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Orders for Chinese bank and railway uniforms lift comeback combing types
 Crossbreds found new vigour with rises of 10-37c measured, and consequently the pass in rate reduced from the pre break levels of 20+% to around 10%.
New business seems to be emerging for the 26-29 μ FNF fleece in China… |
Mortimer awarded for contribution to livestock genetics research and development
Tullamore animal genetics practitioner Mark Mortimer has been awarded the prestigious Helen Newton Turner Medal for his major contributions to Australia’s livestock genetics research and development.
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Applications now open for saleyards and processors to apply for eID rebates
Applications are now open for saleyards and processors to apply for part of the $38 million Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
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Central western growers snap up rams at Longreach Merino sale
Merino stud Rissmerino topped at $2400 with rams bred for central Queensland conditions at the 2023 Longreach Ram Sale on July 21.
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Funding welcomed but concerns remain over eID tag costs
Sheep and farmed goat producers say they appreciate funding to help transition to a mandatory traceability system, but concerns about tag costs remain.
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Growers urged to be vigilant over clip quality and contamination
Woolgrowers can help preserve Australia’s reputation for producing a quality clip by being vigilant about preventing contamination. Contamination can be a major issue for wool processors and can attract discounts if it is identified prior to the clip’s sale.
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Competitive bidding across all sectors of wool market before winter recess
| The AWEX EMI concluded at 1,179 cents, an increase of 17 cents, in the auction sales held in Australia last week as it was the final sale before the customary three-week mid-year recess.
The market exhibited a positive trend, with… |
Breeding environmentally fit, easy-care Merinos for central Queensland
Easy care Merino sheep genetically selected to thrive in the harsh environment of central and northern Queensland whilst producing superior wool is the focus of the Rissmann family.
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