Sheep

Increased monitoring and less labour in lotfeeding lambs

Published October 9, 2023

The ability to draft feedlot or containment fed lambs into weight categories ready for processing without using any labour is a benefit of the award winning The Shepherd Auto Drafter.

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Some positive results from medium and broader Merino lines

Published October 9, 2023

Merino Fleece saw a “Topsy Turvey” performance last week with a generally solid start on selected superfine and spinners lots 17 and finer, which appreciated in price by 10-15c.

As the bulk of the fleece offering make up filtered…

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Farmers have serious concerns eID system will fall short

Published October 4, 2023

The state’s peak agricultural body has warned farmers will be left out of pocket as an expensive government-mandated system progresses.

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Crossbreds inch up from historic low and Merino cardings remain firm

Published October 3, 2023

Crossbreds continued to inch up from its historic low-price base, with all the XB MPG’s adding 5-19c across the eastern market’s centres.

The 2 biggest buyers of the Aussies crossbred offering remain the Chinese based exporters, Kathaytex Trading and Pelican…

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Environmentally fit Merinos push the envelope on fertility and wool

Published September 11, 2023

Maximising lamb survival and marking rates in paddocks of up to 20,000 acres (8097ha) in a low rainfall environment is no easy feat but the Glasson family is all about pushing the envelope on performance and profit.

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Lamb exports to China up by 47 per cent while US falls

Published September 10, 2023

A total of 31,779 tonnes of Australian lamb were exported in August, 21 per cent more than August 2022 and the highest monthly export volume on record.

This was the most eye-catching figure in the August export figures but sits…

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Growers urged to consider reverse hedging strategy for wool clips

Published September 10, 2023

Merino Fleece closed last week with 16.5 to 18.5 MPG’s posting losses of 7c-44c for the week. Whilst Tuesdays M Fleece felt the full pain of the lack of business written with our downstream customers, the sentiment changed as…

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LambEx takes industry to heart of city in 2024 at Adelaide

Published September 6, 2023

Sheep and lamb producers across Australia are rejoicing and raising lamb chops in salute as the pinnacle in Australian sheep and lamb – LambEx - makes a much-anticipated return on the national agricultural calendar.

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Selection for fat and muscle drives down lamb losses on Karbullah

Published September 4, 2023

Pushing down lamb losses to a breed leading figure of under 10 per cent is driving productivity and profitability in one southern Queensland Merino flock.

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Merino skirtings see strong prices for low VM, bulk and well coloured lots

Published August 31, 2023

Following the trend set by fleece wool, Merino Skirtings saw strong prices for high-quality, low VM, bulk, and well-colored lots, aligning closely with fleece prices. Conversely, lower quality and specific skirtings experienced reduced prices due to increasing discounts for substandard…

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Four wool industry leaders receive the Australian Wool Industry Medal

Published August 29, 2023

Wool Industries Australia Inc. (WIA) and it’s members congratulate the four recipients of the 2023 Australian Wool Industry Medal.

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Skin quality debate shines light on plain bodied Merino’s marketing edge

Published August 28, 2023

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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