RSPCA urges government not to make ESCAS concessions
RSPCA Australia is warning the Australian Government that making concessions under the ESCAS framework in order to resume trade with Saudi Arabia will dismantle the entire system.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
National Merino Challenge fosters youth careers in wool
More than 140 students from across Australia have enjoyed an introduction to the wool industry via the National Merino Challenge in 2016.
Skirtings jump 30-40c/kg and cardings post big gains
The AWEX EMI pushed 19c higher to close on 1287c at Wool Auction Sales conducted in Australia this week.
Have you ever wondered how you pronounce Dohne?
We have ….. Hence the concept for this project evolved. Many people cannot pronounce the name Dohne correctly. The breed has many attributes but the take up by the mainstream sheep and wool industry is in part due to the fact that there is not a strong name recognition or association with the name. We […]
Heavy lambs hold firm and mutton indicator gains 8c/kg
At the close of Thursday’s markets the eastern states restocker lamb indicator finished on 525¢, up 3¢/kg cwt on where it finished the previous day.
Global lamb prices on the rise in recent weeks
There have been upward movements in global lamb prices in recent weeks, assisted by stronger export demand, some rainfall in Australia’s largest lamb producing regions and the anticipation of tighter supplies in coming months from the world’s two largest lamb exporters – New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AgriHQ NZ).
Demand for well grown prem shorn medium Merino fleece types
The AWEX EMI recovered some of the past fortnight’s losses closing on 1,241c up 24c.
Stud sheep breeder needed to test drive EID technology
The Department of Agriculture and Food is on the hunt for a stud sheep breeder to ‘test drive’ electronic identification technology and evaluate its value to their business.
Woolshed poster champions higher standards at shearing
The Shearing Contractors Association of Australia, the WA Shearing Industry Association, Australian Wool Innovation, and WoolProducers Australia have developed a woolshed poster to help champion higher standards in woolsheds across Australia.
New video by butcher unlocks secrets of the lamb leg
A new video produced by the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC) aims to unlock the secrets of the lamb leg.
AWI launches global hub for all things wool in Hong Kong
Australian Wool Innovation has launched the Woolmark Wool Resource Centre in Hong Kong. Located in Kowloon Tower Landmark East building, the centre is a global hub for all things wool,
Light, trade and heavy lambs all up marginally this week in price
At the close of Tuesday’s markets the eastern states restocker lamb indicator finished at 506¢, back 8¢/kg cwt on where it finished yesterday.
