Grants to help double sheep and goat investment in Queensland
AgForce has welcomed a State Government pledge to invest $4 million over two years into Queensland’s sheep and goat industry.
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Station mated shedding ewes down $50 to average $296
Station mated shedding breed ewes had the largest offering with 2,992 head listed online. The category saw clearance rise from last week to 71% despite the average dropping $50 to $296/head.
More funding for cluster fencing in Queensland to double sheep production
AgForce has welcomed a State Government pledge to invest $4 million over two years into Queensland’s sheep and goat industry.
Virtual reality tool on carcase impacts of sheep health conditions
To help producers get a better understanding of the impact some sheep health conditions have on the carcass, Animal Health Australia (AHA) and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) have developed a virtual reality tool for producers, “Sheep Health Conditions – Carcass Impacts”.
National record for Aussie White ewes knocked out of the park at $2145
Another impressive record was broken last week, with a line of Australian White ewes and lambs selling for $2,145/head – knocking the previous record of $1,276/head out of the park.
New handbooks to help improve success of AI in ewes
The SA Sheep Industry Fund and its project partners – Primary Industries and Regions SA and the South Australian Research and Development Institute – have created the Improving the Success of Sheep Artificial Insemination Programs handbooks.
Renewed interest sparked in wool from China, Europe, India and the US
The market opened on Tuesday into a favourable AUD exchange rate, sparking new interest evident from China, Europe, India and the US, which resulted in the EMI 17c higher for the day.
Fly and pain relief options plus tail length in sheep webinar
A webinar on spring lamb marking and tips on sheep health for those west of the Newell Highway will be held on Friday, September 17 at 12.30pm.
Abattoir workforce restrictions concern sheep producers
The announcement last month by the Victorian Premier that Melbourne abattoir and meat processing facilities in metropolitan Melbourne would be subject to workforce capacity restrictions continues to impact the industry and greatly concern producers and processors.
Non-mulesed ultrafine Merino wool makes 9000c/kg
NON-MULESED ultrafine Merino wool sold for up 9000c/kg for south-west Victorian growers recently in the highest Australian auction prices paid for several years.
Unjoined Merino ewe hoggets the big mover last week
NSM Merino ewe hoggets registered a large jump in supplies this week, at 21,024 head. Interestingly both price and clearance levels for the category also increased – with an 87% clearance and averaging $22 higher, at $282/head.
Merino fleece enjoyed rises of 27-46c/kg in wool market
Reports of widespread inquiry from China and European interests being met by exporters presale had exporters keen to attack the catalogues on offer.
