Call to keep shearing workforce safe from COVID
Livestock SA is calling on all South Australian sheep producers to keep their shearing workforce safe from COVID-19.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Webinar on summer worm control and classing ewes
The Bare Basics for summer worm control is the first topic in a series of webinars from Local Land Services on Friday, September 10 at 12.30pm-1pm.
Big jump in new season lambs and demand remains robust
Mixed results were achieved across the six categories, with Merino ewe, wether, and first cross ewe lamb categories averaging higher, while prices in crossbred, shedding breed and composite lamb categories registered price reductions.
Productivity and resilience in an easy care package at Karbullah
Mark and Vicki Murphy have undertaken a personal challenge to make the Merino a more productive, easier care, sustainable and enjoyable to manage sheep.
Labour shortages and shipping delays plague market
In many sheep producing regions sheep producers are counting some wins at present, particularly around the improvement in season, as well as the ability of the processing sector to continue to operate during a pandemic.
Shearers doing their bit not to spread COVID-19
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia, is working with the National Farmers’ Federation and the Shearing Contractors’ Association of Australia to protect Australia’s shearing workforce.
Lockdowns making it difficult for buyers to attend wool auctions
The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rose 19c on Tuesday and then fell 4c on Wednesday, overall closing out the week up 15c at 1,350c/kg, or 978c/kg in US dollar terms.
Record smashed again by Aussie White ewes at $1210
A line of 26 SIL Australian White ewes have again broke the record – selling for $1,210/head on AuctionsPlus.
Composite lambs on the rise by $76 to average $264
Composite and other breed lambs registered a 29% increase in supplies from last week, offering a total of 1,127 head. Increased numbers were matched with increased prices, with the category increasing by $76 from last week, to average $264/head.
Italian buying interest sparked on more stylish lots
The week saw the emergence of some significant Italian buying interest on the more stylish lots. After a 12-18 month pause in Italy’s purchasing, this may be a significant signal.
It’s shaping up to be a challenging flystrike season
Following a wet and magnificent winter, and a proven emerging issue of growing blowfly resistance to chemical preventatives across NSW, the 2021 Spring and Summer are shaping up to be a challenging flystrike season.
Crossbred fleece wools in highest demand at auctions
The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) closed out at 1,380c/kg on Tuesday, a 48c drop from prior to the recess.
