Sheep

Abattoir workforce restrictions concern sheep producers

The announcement last month by the Victorian Premier that Melbourne abattoir and meat processing facilities in metropolitan Melbourne would be subject to workforce capacity restrictions continues to impact the industry and greatly concern producers and processors.

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Unjoined Merino ewe hoggets the big mover last week

NSM Merino ewe hoggets registered a large jump in supplies this week, at 21,024 head. Interestingly both price and clearance levels for the category also increased - with an 87% clearance and averaging $22 higher, at $282/head.

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Shearers doing their bit not to spread COVID-19

Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia, is working with the National Farmers’ Federation and the Shearing Contractors’ Association of Australia to protect Australia’s shearing workforce.

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