Queensland sheep and wool producers are calling for continued government investment in wild dog exclusion fencing to help revitalize the industry, create jobs and boost regional economies.
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlights considerably reduced lamb and sheep availability in February, compared to the same time last year.
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) has given its support to the rollout of objective carcase measurement across Australia’s sheepmeat sector, noting the multiple benefits for producers and the industry.
The Australian Wool Industry Medal has been launched to recognise men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the Australian wool industry.
The results from the recent Sheepcatcher II report into the performance of Australia’s traceability systems for sheep and goats have been welcomed by SAFEMEAT Chair Ross Keane, following a meeting of the SAFEMEAT Partners.