Veterinarians urge sheep producers to vaccinate against abortion storms
Australian veterinarians are urging sheep producers and farmers in New South Wales to avoid complacency when managing Campylobacter, a common bacteria continuing to cause lower lambing percentages across 95% of Australian farms.
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Merino fleece experiences hefty falls and crossbred combing wools under pressure
Merino fleece experienced hefty falls in the 17-18.5 MPGs with falls from 47-64c recorded for the week. The heaviest losses were experienced in lots with a high CVh and over long fleece lots.
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Poll Dorset breeder takes on textile maufacturing company
A new company headed by woolgrower Floyd Legge of Cudal in the Central West of NSW has purchased Geelong Textile Group with the aim to identify opportunities for business growth for the Victoria-based wool textile manufacturing company.
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Report reveals domestic opportunity for early-stage wool processing
A new report into wool processing has shown there is significant opportunity for the industry to grow in Australia.
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Spirited bidding for Merino fleece and extreme demand for Merino skirtings
Merino Fleece experienced spirited bidding resulting in substantial gains across all MPG’s in all centres.
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Harrison elected president and Lugsdin vice-president of WoolProducers Australia
WoolProducers Australia has announced Steve Harrison as their new President and Stacey Lugsdin as Vice-President.
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Animal activists offer $1.4 million to develop vegan alternative to wool
Animal activists in the US have launched a Vegan Wool Challenge and awarding $1 million to the first entrant developing vegan wool material superior to sheep's wool.
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Unfavourable currency exchange thwarts confidence in wool
Merino Fleece was dominated by the Trading exporters with unfavourable currency exchange thwarting the Chinese processor’s confidence. Whilst the week produced a firming market for the 19-21MPG’s, a weaker tone continued for 16.5-18.5 MPG’s which posting losses of up to 30c.
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Merino fleece falls moderate and merino skirtings find support
| Whilst good demand from India and European interests for wool is providing small pockets of business for exporters, it is the sporadic demand from our largest client (China) which is supressing the much needed confidence essential to the entire pipeline… Read More |
Report finds scouring and carbonising components of early-stage processing cost-competitive
Peak woolgrower representative body WoolProducers Australia have released the final report of the Commonwealth funded Ensuring a sustainable future for Australia’s wool supply chain.
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Australian wool market comes under serious short term challenges
| The wool market is facing some serious challenges in the short term. Business confidence in our major markets are being put under enormous pressure by the poor economic conditions in China, UK, Europe and the US.
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Merino cardings only category to continue positive trend
Merino Cardings was the only category to continue the positive trend of the past two weeks posting gains of 9c, 20c and 14c in the North, South and Western selling centres. XB oddments continued to attract mediocre competition albeit from a low price base.
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