Eastern states restocked lamb indicator sits at 598c/kg
At the close of Thursday’s markets the eastern states restocker lamb indicator averaged 598¢, up 30¢/kg cwt from where it finished the previous day.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Sheep meat industry leadership program launched
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia has launched a new professional development opportunity for sheepmeat producers and others in the industry to build leadership skills and develop networks.
Best style and length lots receive aggressive attention
The AWEX EMI opened 14c cheaper after the three week recess.
Dohne sheep prove to be profitable fit in the Riverina
Dohnes are proving the profitable key in two vertically integrated lamb enterprises in the southern Riverina.
Aussies, US and Chinese all love Australian lamb
A series of international tests focussed on identifying differences between Australian, US and Chinese consumers in how they rate the experience of eating Australian lamb and yearling sheep meat has revealed they all in fact have one thing in common: they love Aussie lamb.
LambEx set to draw over 900 delegates
All sectors of the sheep industry will converge on Albury for LambEx 2016 from August 10 to 12 to celebrate all that is great about Australian sheep and lambs in one action-packed event.
Future Flock Forum for young sheep meat industry members
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia, Meat & Livestock Australia and the Future Farmers Network invite young sheepmeat industry enthusiasts to get together before LambEx at the Future Flock Forum.
Online Wool Exchange Portal closer to reality
The Wool Exchange Portal – Working Group (WEP-WG) has held its initial meeting.
Australian Lambassador to entertain at LambEx 2016
Australia’s Lambassador Sam Kekovich will keep producers entertained at this year’s LambEx 2016 in Albury, New South Wales, from August 10-12.
Dohne breed set to play major role in rebuilding flock
The self-replacing Dohne breed is set to play a major role in stabilising and improving the nation’s rapidly declining breeding ewe base.
Global Dohne evaluation system to enhance genetic exports
A global Dohne evaluation system with common linkages will enhance the export of Australian genetics around the world.
AWI protecting the national flock against flystrike
Australia’s wool industry research, development and marketing body, Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has delivered the latest update on its number one R&D investment priority: protecting the nation’s sheep flock from flystrike.
