The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has revised its forecast of shorn wool production for the 2016/17 season to 332 million kilograms greasy, a 2.2% increase on its final estimate for the 2015/16 season.

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Victorian authorities have successfully prosecuted the first of six shearers they allege were depicted abusing sheep in a video released by animal welfare activists in 2014.

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There was a record yarding at SELX of 34,901 sheep and lambs, consisting of 24,420 lambs and 10,481 sheep.

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Keeping detailed and accurate ram team records has driven a flock transformation for Kangaroo Island Merino breeder Keith Bolto and proved why the new features offered on the RamSelect Plus app are a winner for commercial producers.

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The 12 foundation agents yarded a SELX record of 32,979 for the Prime Sheep & Lamb

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The AWEX EMI fell 29c at auction sales in Australia this week.

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The Australian lamb market has gone from strength to strength over the last few years, and 2016 has been no exception.

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Lower lamb marking rates and fewer ewes joined has led to MLA’s forecast for Australian lamb slaughter to decline in 2017, and the result will cascade to lower production and exports.

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A perception by brands the Australian wool industry’s animal welfare practices are not up to acceptable standards has seen some Merino wool processors bypass the country to source wool from New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina.

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Listing their catalogue via the RamSelect Plus app has showcased the value of early adoption of new breeding technologies and opened new markets for the students at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School.

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The Sheep CRC’s Wellbeing and Productivity Program is set to go from strength to strength, with retiring program leader Professor Geoff Hinch to hand the reins to respected livestock scientist and consultant, Dr Lewis Kahn.

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Australian Wool Innovation has reported on a positive year of delivering research, development and marketing for woolgrowers and signalled a stronger digital future.

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