This week is the final of the annual three-week selling recess at physical selling centres and with an anticipated offering of approximately 57,000 bales for the first week back, it will be interesting to see if this supply is met with the strong demand seen prior to the recess.
Sheep Producers Australia is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair of the Board at SPA’s Annual General Meeting in November 2021, following the expiration of the term of SPA’s inaugural Chair.
The steps to having fit-for-purpose ewes will be outlined at a workshop and open day hosted by southern Queensland Merino stud, Rissmerino, on August 17.
Crossbred lambs registered the highest offering again last week, with 14,075 head, as excellent demand resulted in the category achieving a 99% clearance rate and increasing $8, to average $164/head.
NSW Department of Primary Industries has announced the new steering committee which will provide ongoing oversight and strategic direction to the NSW Footrot Management Program.