Opportunities for wool growers to hedge in uncertain times
The AWEX EMI gave back half of its previous week’s gains closing on 2068c – a loss of 48c.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Automated sheep feeder saves on time and mismothering
An automated sheep feeder designed to deliver a controlled maintenance ration at pre-set times and reduce mismothering is an entry in the Henty Agri-Innovators Award.
From sires to lamb cuts at Rene stud site at Henty
A full carcase of a Charollais cross lamb will be on display, along with various lamb cuts, at the Rene stud site at the Henty Machinery Field Days.
Merino ewe lamb prices hit $257 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe lamb prices ranged from $90 to $257 to average $142 on AuctionsPlus, the top line being 49kg ewes from Tintinara, VIC.
Largest single day increase in wool prices since 2002
The AWEX EMI increased 126c to close the week at 2116c at auction sales in Australia.
Lamb slaughter hits new national record
According to the latest ABS data, year-to-June national lamb slaughter surpassed 12 million head for the first time on record.
Progress in developing new vaccine for footrot
Researchers have made important progress towards developing a new vaccine for ovine footrot, a serious disease in sheep that causes severe economic loss, suffering due to lameness and disruption to normal farm operations.
WoolProducers push to modernise AWI operations
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia is calling on Australian Wool Innovation to implement all recommendations made in the recent review of performance called by Minister Littleproud.
Value-based pricing can deliver up to $20 per carcase
A shift to value-based pricing brought on by the adoption of DEXA technology at meat processing plants could deliver up to $20 per carcase in added value to the supply chain.
Merino ewe lambs topped at $204 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe lambs averaged $136 and sold from $66 to $204 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Sheep to meet future demand on agenda at LambEX
Almost 1,000 producers, researchers and industry stakeholders gathered in Perth last week for LambEx.
Managing sheep in drought lots
Producers across southern Australia have relied on drought lots for their sheep over winter and, with continuing dry conditions forecast, are now looking at extending their use.
