Applications now open for saleyards and processors to apply for eID rebates
Applications are now open for saleyards and processors to apply for part of the $38 million Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Central western growers snap up rams at Longreach Merino sale
Merino stud Rissmerino topped at $2400 with rams bred for central Queensland conditions at the 2023 Longreach Ram Sale on July 21.
Funding welcomed but concerns remain over eID tag costs
Sheep and farmed goat producers say they appreciate funding to help transition to a mandatory traceability system, but concerns about tag costs remain.
Growers urged to be vigilant over clip quality and contamination
Woolgrowers can help preserve Australia’s reputation for producing a quality clip by being vigilant about preventing contamination. Contamination can be a major issue for wool processors and can attract discounts if it is identified prior to the clip’s sale.
Competitive bidding across all sectors of wool market before winter recess
The AWEX EMI concluded at 1,179 cents, an increase of 17 cents, in the auction sales held in Australia last week as it was the final sale before the customary three-week mid-year recess. The market exhibited a positive trend, with 92.4% of the 43,697 bales offered being successfully sold. The slight appreciation of the Australian […]
Breeding environmentally fit, easy-care Merinos for central Queensland
Easy care Merino sheep genetically selected to thrive in the harsh environment of central and northern Queensland whilst producing superior wool is the focus of the Rissmann family.
Lifting Merino fertility and productivity in a high rainfall environment
A shift to soft rolling skins genetics from a traditional fine wool Merino has resulted in increased fleece weights, fertility, and growth rates plus reduced fly strike for a family in a high rainfall environment.
End of year wool statistics showing a 304c/kg drop for the season
The end of year statistics are really shocking with the EMI showing falls of 21.3%, a 304c drop for the season. The EMI price fall USD terms is down 24.2% falling by 239 USc. The total value of wool sold at auction for the 2022/23 season was $2,417m, 7% down from the 2021/22 season. This […]
Sheep Genetics collected commercial measures of eating quality at abattoirs
Sheep Genetics is working with breeders who are consigning SG animals to abattoirs, collecting commercial measures of eating quality.
Novice shearing and wool handling courses giving solid introduction to industry
AWI-funded novice shearing and wool handling training courses provide participants with a solid introduction to the wool harvesting industry and create a pathway for them to obtain ongoing employment.
Little confidence in any price recovery emerging from wool trade
Merino Fleece experienced falls on both sale days with the same slowing of the falls in the MPG’s evident on Wednesday. Falls ranged between 20-100c with the support dominated by the large Chinese top makers, however they were pushed for quantity from the local Exporters with orders for India and possibly Europe. Week S51: 21/06/2023 […]
Wool market unlikely to have a price recovery until 2024
The wool market is looking for a negative trend disrupter, and at this point there is no clear vision of what that could be. Despite the reports of large investment in new processing plants the reports of stock levels and consumer demand emerging from China (who purchase about 80% of the Australian Wool clip), does […]
