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The National Farmers' Federation has welcomed the Premier's support. File image.

Roger Cook told the state parliament the policy was an "unnecessary burden".

Farmers welcome WA Premier's live ex defence

The Responsible Wool Standard is being combined with seven other Textile Exchange fibre standards.

The Responsible Wool Standard is getting a revamp, with details to be unveiled in the new year.

Changes to RWS set to be unveiled in new year

Ripley Atkinson addresses MLA Updates in Bendigo. Photo: Shan Goodwin.

Exponential growth in the national flock and producer fears around El Nino conditions that did not eventuate are among the key factors that have driven this year's low sheep meat prices.

What has caused sheep meat market woes: MLA

Woolworths said it expects to sell more than a million ham portions for Christmas. 

Drops in retail red meat pricing have beef and lamb well positioned to compete with ham and pork for Christmas.

Meaty selection on offer for Christmas

Goat exports to China have skyrocketed this year, but the US is where all eyes are focused. 

More than half of Australia's goat exports head the way of Americans.

Goats look to edge in on beef's US potential

NEWROC chair Melanie Brown and executive officer Caroline Robinson.

The planned phase out of the live sheep trade would cause an economic hit to Western Australia's North Eastern Wheatbelt Region ranging from $39 million to $128 million over 20 years.

Live sheep ban could cause up to $128 million economic hit to WA region

Federal National Party leader David Littleproud.

The government's decision to seal a live sheep export report allows it to hide behind false claims says the opposition.

Secretive report must be released: Littleproud

Despite previous reassurances the public would see a report to government on the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea, Federal Agriculture Minister Watt has backflipped and sealed the document.

Live export report to be kept a secret

There has been some welcome rainfall across central Australia and inland NSW - 190mm fell here at Walgett on Sunday - but much of the country remains dry with hopes the El Nino ends quickly.

Early forecasts the El Nino will start to weaken through autumn.

'Moderate strength' El Nino tipped to weaken in autumn

Shortlisted applicants (L-R, top row) Caitlin McConnel, Tessa Chartres, Xavier McCluskey, (L-R middle) Sam Fryer, Nick Dunsdon, Jordi Hoult, (L-R bottom) Carla Muller, Tim Dangen, Nancy Crawshaw and Richard Dawkins. Pictures supplied.

The Zanda McDonald Award shortlist has been announced for next year's award, with ten producers on the list.

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