Merino ewe lambs sell to $169 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe lambs sold between $88 and $169 to average $138, up 23% from the previous week on AuctionsPlus.
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Merino categories the hero at wool auctions
The AWEX EMI closed the week at 1676c – up 7c for the week.
Permanent display celebrates Australian wool history
The National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia has opened its inaugural wool broking industry historical display at the Melbourne Wool Selling Centre.
Medium and heavy trade lambs make up to $153
Medium and heavy trade lambs sold $3 to $5 dearer, selling from $136 to $153/head at SELX on November 29.
Sydney Lawrie appointed to chair Wool Poll Panel
Consistent with the Wool Levy Poll Regulations, Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has appointed Mr Sydney Lawrie to chair the independent 2018 WoolPoll Panel.
DNA testing puts flock onto fast track to success
Developing a flock with the right mix of genetics can take generations to perfect, but DNA testing has put Geelong sheep and wool producer Jack Briscoe on the fast track to success.
Call for sheep industry biosecurity strategy proposals
Expressions of interest have been extended for the National Sheep Industries Biosecurity Strategy with proposals due by December 20.
Planning underway for LambEx in August
LambEx will return to Perth on August 5-7, 2018, for the first time since the inaugural event almost a decade ago.
Proven Merino breeders top at $204 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe lambs averaged $112 and sold to a top of $126 and young Merino ewes averaged $183 and sold to a top of $246.50 on AuctionsPlus.
Low stress handling workshop with Boyd Holden
A low stress stock handling course featuring Boyd Holden will be delivered at the innovative new sheep yards at The Vale, Temora, on November 28.
Kat Giles steps down as CEO of Sheep Producers
Sheep Producers Australia President Allan Piggott announced that after four years as Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kat Giles will be stepping down from the role.
Fly strike costing wool growers $173 million a year
The Victorian Farmers Federation is urging the sheep industry to come together on the issue of breech strike with a call for unprecedented investment.
