Sheep

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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Large Australia exporters waiting for a price basis and Merino fleece falls

Published August 28, 2023

Merino Fleece opened immediately cheaper, with the large Australian trading exporters sitting back waiting for a price basis to be established by the commission indents buyers and large Chinese processors to set the tone.

Ironically, the large Chinese processors were…

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Optimising sheep health and maximising market specs at information day at Pepperton Farms

Published August 18, 2023

Gaining premiums from the processor, maximising genetic improvement and the latest in sheep handling technology will be on show for lamb producers at the Pepperton Farms information day on September 6.

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Lamb and mutton look challenging as NSW flock moves into liquidation amid perfect storm of unfavourable conditions

Published August 13, 2023

A challenging 18 months lies ahead for the lamb markets with a forecast trading range of 440-510c/kg carcase weight for heavy lambs and the first low expected in December at 450c/kg.

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Orders for Chinese bank and railway uniforms lift comeback combing types

Published August 13, 2023

Crossbreds found new vigour with rises of 10-37c measured, and consequently the pass in rate reduced from the pre break levels of 20+% to around 10%.

New business seems to be emerging for the 26-29 μ FNF fleece in China…

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Mortimer awarded for contribution to livestock genetics research and development

Published August 3, 2023

Tullamore animal genetics practitioner Mark Mortimer has been awarded the prestigious Helen Newton Turner Medal for his major contributions to Australia’s livestock genetics research and development.

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Applications now open for saleyards and processors to apply for eID rebates

Published August 3, 2023

Applications are now open for saleyards and processors to apply for part of the $38 million Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.

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