Crossbreds post 30c/kg increase and skirtings hold firm
Whilst the AWEX EMI failed to post its fifth successive weekly rise, the 9c fall was still an exceptional result for Australian Wool Industry.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Dohnes prove a winner in broad acre cropping mix
The combined carcass and wool value of Dohnes is proving the goods in a vertically integrated broadacre cropping operation in northern NSW.
Drop of 21 per cent in weight of wool tested by AWTA
The statistics on wool tested by AWTA in June and for the full 2015/16 season shows a sharp 21% drop in the weight of wool tested in June across Australia compared with June 2015.
Lack of stock in growers sheds concerns early stage processors
The AWEX EMI opened the new season with an impressive display, closing on 1320c, up 23 for the week an increase of 28 in USC as all the merino MPG’s posted 25-50c rises for the week.
Leading sheep parasitologist draws curtains on long career
Australia’s leading sheep parasitologist, Dr Brown Besier, is drawing the curtain on a 47-year career which has delivered the industry major breakthroughs in the management of worms.
AWEX forums to outline woolpack trials and classing software
AWEX will be conducting Wool Forums at major regional centres during 2016.
DNA testing now simplified for sheep breeders
DNA testing of sheep is now quicker and easier than ever, following moves by the Sheep CRC to simplify the process for breeders.
All merino fleece categories continue to strengthen
The AWEX EMI reached the fiscal year-end on a positive note with a 14c rise taking it to 1297c, 7c short of the highest EOFY closing EMI on record
New DNA test to profile average genetic merit of flock
Commercial sheep breeders could soon have access to a new DNA test that profiles the average genetic merit of their flock.
Lamb survival strategies to be outlined at sheep forum
Industry experts will discuss their latest research findings around issues of key relevance to producers and the Australian sheep industry at this year’s Graham Centre Sheep Forum on Friday 8 July.
Superfine categories hold ground while crossbreds struggle
The AWEX EMI rose 6c, closing at 1285c at auction sales in Australia last week.
Stylish and better specified wools attract buyer support
The AWEX EMI finished in positive territory at auction sales in Australia this week closing the week at 1279c a gain of 9c.
