Sheep

AWI aims for greater engagement with growers

Newly appointed Australian Wool Innovation chairman Colette Garnsey (OAM) has signalled a new era for the peak wool industry body, telling shareholders the company is committed to greater engagement with Australian woolgrowers.

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Change in lamb definition welcomed by industry

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to pursue the amendments required to change the definition of lamb to be consistent with New Zealand as the first step in creating an international standard.

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A hogget is no longer a hogget but a lamb

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud will change the definition of lamb for export purposes, matching the New Zealand definition and removing the unfair advantage NZ producers had over our farmers.

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Network helps farmers make most of technology

A network of producers and advisers has been developed to support farmers make the most of technologies such as the web-based RamSelect tool and DNA Flock Profile testing from the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC).

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