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State government ignoring meatworks vax data, says AMIC

State government ignoring meatworks vax data, says AMIC

Talk to us, pleads Australian Meat Industry Council.

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

From bigger numbers to tightened supply, saleyard throughput is dictating prices, albeit still well above last year's levels.

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Australian lamb makes its way onto more supermarket shelves and restaurant menus as popularity grows.

WoolQ to be commercialised

WoolQ to be commercialised

Australian Wool Innovation will look to commercialise the market component of its oft-criticised digital platform WoolQ.

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

From bigger numbers to tightened supply, saleyard throughput is dictating prices, albeit still well above last year's levels.

SheepProducers policy council reps appointed

SheepProducers policy council reps appointed

Sheep Producers Australia has appointed industry representatives from across Australia to its newly created policy council, which replaces four subject-specific committees.

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools walking into increased demand as footwear gets comfy with higher micron fleeces.

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

Ram buyers bidding up big, as confidence in the sheep industry soars.

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Lathering your hair with sheep shampoo, even touching up your lipstick - these are just some surprise new uses being tested for wool.

SheepProducers policy council reps appointed

SheepProducers policy council reps appointed

Sheep Producers Australia has appointed industry representatives from across Australia to its newly created policy council, which replaces four subject-specific committees.

WoolQ to be commercialised

WoolQ to be commercialised

Australian Wool Innovation will look to commercialise the market component of its oft-criticised digital platform WoolQ.

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

Ram buyers bidding up big, as confidence in the sheep industry soars.

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Australian lamb makes its way onto more supermarket shelves and restaurant menus as popularity grows.

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Lathering your hair with sheep shampoo, even touching up your lipstick - these are just some surprise new uses being tested for wool.

AWI board candidate interviews on track

AWI board candidate interviews on track

A shortlist of potential Australian Wool Innovation candidates has been identified and will be interviewed before the end of the month as the November election approaches.

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Better shearing shed facilities, more opportunities for learners and changes to shearing times could all be factors in building up a more secure shearing work force, Australian Wool Innovation chairman Jock Laurie has said.

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools walking into increased demand as footwear gets comfy with higher micron fleeces.

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New benchmarks set as confidence soars

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

Ram buyers bidding up big, as confidence in the sheep industry soars.

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Better shearing shed facilities, more opportunities for learners and changes to shearing times could all be factors in building up a more secure shearing work force, Australian Wool Innovation chairman Jock Laurie has said.

Broker questions how accredited wools fit into market reports and quotes

Broker questions how accredited wools fit into market reports and quotes

Broker says attention is needed on reporting and quoting of accredited wools.

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Lathering your hair with sheep shampoo, even touching up your lipstick - these are just some surprise new uses being tested for wool.

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools walking into increased demand as footwear gets comfy with higher micron fleeces.

Gyrations impact on the Australian wool market | Elders

Gyrations impact on the Australian wool market | Elders

Gyrations are impacting on the Australian wool market.

WoolQ to be commercialised

WoolQ to be commercialised

Australian Wool Innovation will look to commercialise the market component of its oft-criticised digital platform WoolQ.

AWI board candidate interviews on track

AWI board candidate interviews on track

A shortlist of potential Australian Wool Innovation candidates has been identified and will be interviewed before the end of the month as the November election approaches.

Wool market rallies on second day of selling

Wool market rallies on second day of selling

Wool market rallies hard on second day of selling to end with some positive tones.

High prices online despite lift in offering

High prices online despite lift in offering

AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb offering increased by 15 per cent this week, but prices remain stable.

Wyche sheep sale provides value in small yarding

Wyche sheep sale provides value in small yarding

They weren't exactly bargains but buyers left last week's Wycheproof sheep sale pleased with the value of their purchases.

Working Dog Sale hits record $10,000 in Gracemere

Working Dog Sale hits record $10,000 in Gracemere

STRONG demand for top working dogs, saw a collie kelpie cross fetch a record $10,000 in Gracemere on Sunday.

Outstanding result for Plevna Downs East dispersal sale

Outstanding result for Plevna Downs East dispersal sale

The sale was the first run of a genuine flock dispersal of approximately 8000 Dorpers.

Winners of the 2021 Lambition Awards announced

Winners of the 2021 Lambition Awards announced

The winners include farmers from Victoria and NSW.

Search on for stand-out agents

Search on for stand-out agents

The agricultural industry is awash with stories about record prices for property and livestock, but who are the people helping create the headlines?

Aussie White ewes sold for $988 on AuctionsPlus

Aussie White ewes sold for $988 on AuctionsPlus

Tattykeel Certified Australian White ewes topped an AuctionsPlus sale at $988

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Bellevue sell 118 Dorper and White Dorper rams to average $2359

Bellevue sell 118 Dorper and White Dorper rams to average $2359

The 17th on-property Bellevue Dorper and White Dorper sale offered 118 rams.

Tattykeel Poll Dorsets set $15,954 breed record average

Tattykeel Poll Dorsets set $15,954 breed record average

The Gilmore family sold 22 stud rams to a $36,000 top and $15,954 record-breaking average.

Gullendah to $3233 average in record sale

Gullendah to $3233 average in record sale

The consistency and reliability of Gullendah Dohne and Poll Merino genetics drew repeat buyers from across the east coast to the stud's 39th annual on-property ram sale at Baldry on Tuesday.

National Merino on-property record falls at Collinsville sale

National Merino on-property record falls at Collinsville sale

Lot 2 in Collinville stud's annual ram sale has made $88,000- an Australian Merino on-property record price.

Poll Boonoke ram to Tambo for $17,000

Poll Boonoke ram to Tambo for $17,000

Repeat buyers turned out in force at the Poll Boonoke/Wanganella ram sale

Valma breaks Poll Dorset records, selling ram to $41,000

Valma breaks Poll Dorset records, selling ram to $41,000

An Australian record for a Poll Dorset ram was set at $41,000 in Tasmania.

Lachlan Merinos' $18,000 sale-topper to WA

Lachlan Merinos' $18,000 sale-topper to WA

Overall the Rubie family sold 160 rams to a $18,000 top and $4818 average during their 16th annual ram sale held at Forbes Showgrounds.

Wanganella and Poll Boonoke rams averaged $4513

Wanganella and Poll Boonoke rams averaged $4513

An almost complete clearance of 210 Merino and Poll Merino rams at Boonoke, Conargo

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Opening the gate to goats and sheep at Tocal

Opening the gate to goats and sheep at Tocal

An exclusion fencing loan scheme has been the enabler for Longreach's Rob and Sophie Francis as they work their way back from a debilitating drought that shut down their plans for years.

No kidding, these goats are actually fighting fires

No kidding, these goats are actually fighting fires

The Rural Fire Service has trialled a program of hazard reduction that involves the work of some four-legged firefighters.

More goat data key to supporting industry

More goat data key to supporting industry

More data on the growth of the Australian goat herd is needed to help drive the industry forward.

Goat listings surge as red meat momentum builds

Goat listings surge as red meat momentum builds

An increase in goat supply has been met by strong demand.

Western Meat Exporters hoping for skin-on goat meat access to UK

Western Meat Exporters hoping for skin-on goat meat access to UK

In the wake of the historic in-principle agreement of an Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement announced at the end of June, Western Meat Exporters at Charleville is negotiating for the market for skin-on goat meat to be included.

Goats give best bang for buck at Surat

Goats give best bang for buck at Surat

After doing their sums, Surat's Honor family is convinced that goat breeding will give them their best bang for buck.