Exporters report higher demand for 17 micron fleece from Chinese
| Merino Fleece exhibited overall weakness and despite movements in the Northern MPG last week, exporters reported higher demand for 17μ fleece compared to their slightly coarser 18μ counterparts.
Although reports of poor demand in this range may seem perplexing, it… |
Increased monitoring and less labour in lotfeeding lambs
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
| 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… |
Farmers have serious concerns eID system will fall short
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
| 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… |
Environmentally fit Merinos push the envelope on fertility and wool
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
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
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LambEx takes industry to heart of city in 2024 at Adelaide
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
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
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Four wool industry leaders receive the Australian Wool Industry Medal
Wool Industries Australia Inc. (WIA) and it’s members congratulate the four recipients of the 2023 Australian Wool Industry Medal.
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