Fourth consecutive year of sale yard indicators on a rise
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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Domestic market accounts for 48 per cent of production
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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Animal welfare practices turning off wool processors
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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RamSelect Plus app opens new markets for stud
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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Kahn takes over new role at Sheep CRC
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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AWI asks for costing on wool exchange portal
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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Pasture blend technology minimises seasonal risk
A cost effective pasture program aimed at year round production and weight gain is paying dividends for a southern NSW enterprise.
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Trade weight lambs lift $8-$10 and new season lambs firm
Numbers continue to rise with agents yarding just under 30,000 sheep and lambs including 10,000 new season lambs.
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Mutton and store lambs firm to dearer
The 12 Foundation Agents yarded a record number of sheep and lambs at SELX, with 24,074 sold, including over 12,000 suckers.
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Wool market experiences biggest rise in 17 months
The AWEX EMI shot up 49c to close at 1,363c at auction sales in Australia last week.
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Lamb sale yard throughput exceeds 200,000 this month
In the first two weeks of November, eastern states weekly lamb saleyard throughput exceeded 200,000 head, and it is likely this week will reach similar levels.
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Development program to build leadership skills in industry
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia is calling for producers to apply for its new professional development program designed to build leadership skills and develop networks.
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