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Sheepmeat

Stop picking on AWI says leading superfine woolgrower

Stop picking on AWI says leading superfine woolgrower

The head of the Australian Superfine Woolgrowers Association says the Merino industry needs to share its positive stories to the world.

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

The month of November has produced the same old story for Australian sheepmeat exports with China dominating the trade.

Lamb supply and prices down

Lamb supply and prices down

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the lamb market.

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

The collection of timely data is the key to achieving better production and environmental outcomes on Cavan Station at Yass.

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

The month of November has produced the same old story for Australian sheepmeat exports with China dominating the trade.

Wool market's week-in, week-out cycle broken | Elders

Wool market's week-in, week-out cycle broken | Elders

A jump in quantity together with a weaker US dollar punctured the wool market's balloon.

'The money is in protein'

'The money is in protein'

Victorian Merino breeder Ricky Luhrs says the consistent money for sheep producers is in protein, rather than exclusive wool production.

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

Victorian producer Scott Nicholson likes to control as many variables as possible to maximise profitability in his livestock operation.

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Will Barton, who heads one of Australia's most innovative sheep processors, says value-based payment will transform the lamb industry.

Wool market's week-in, week-out cycle broken | Elders

Wool market's week-in, week-out cycle broken | Elders

A jump in quantity together with a weaker US dollar punctured the wool market's balloon.

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

The collection of timely data is the key to achieving better production and environmental outcomes on Cavan Station at Yass.

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

Victorian producer Scott Nicholson likes to control as many variables as possible to maximise profitability in his livestock operation.

Lamb supply and prices down

Lamb supply and prices down

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the lamb market.

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Will Barton, who heads one of Australia's most innovative sheep processors, says value-based payment will transform the lamb industry.

Benchmarking cements Merino focus

Benchmarking cements Merino focus

WA woolgrower Andrew Scanlon has done the math and says his Merino gross margin beats that of meat sheep breeds.

Aussie producers leading the way in on-farm welfare practices despite unfair criticism

Aussie producers leading the way in on-farm welfare practices despite unfair criticism

Aussie sheep farmers leading the world in animal welfare practices in the face of criticism from animal rights groups.

'The money is in protein'

'The money is in protein'

Victorian Merino breeder Ricky Luhrs says the consistent money for sheep producers is in protein, rather than exclusive wool production.

Wool

Jump in quantity punctures the wool market balloon

Jump in quantity punctures the wool market balloon

A sudden increase in rostered quantity for auctions next week was a trigger for buyers to run and hide.

Wool market drifts down for second consecutive week

Wool market drifts down for second consecutive week

Just when people thought they had the wool market cycle worked out, we got a second straight week of falls to confound the pattern followers.

Mother, wife and daughter essential

Mother, wife and daughter essential

The ability to work together has made a big difference for one Murringo family in this drought.

Aussie wool growers showcased in New York bridal collection

Aussie wool growers showcased in New York bridal collection

Thanks to a young up-and-coming Australian fashion designer, wool grown in the district of Berremangra, NSW, is being showcased on the world stage.

Aussie producers leading the way in on-farm welfare practices despite unfair criticism

Aussie producers leading the way in on-farm welfare practices despite unfair criticism

Aussie sheep farmers leading the world in animal welfare practices in the face of criticism from animal rights groups.

What the wool market giveth, it taketh away

What the wool market giveth, it taketh away

Darn it, the wool market took another downward wobble last week with EMI losing 19 cents.

Time to put your maggots in the mail

Time to put your maggots in the mail

Queensland producers are being encouraged to put maggot samples in the mail to aid flystrike resistance research.

EMI dips below 1500c after a tough week for wool prices

EMI dips below 1500c after a tough week for wool prices

The national wool market continued to lose ground this week with the EMI shedding 38 cents a kilogram clean.

A blow to flystrike control as chemical resistance grows

A blow to flystrike control as chemical resistance grows

Blowflies are becoming more resistant to chemicals as Australian Wool Innovation steps up search for an alternatives to mulesing.

Sales

Another week, another record at Edenhope

Another week, another record at Edenhope

It was another record breaking week at the Edenhope saleyards, with the highest price ever, $174, paid for first cross wether lambs.

Naracoorte sets new $402 ewe record

Naracoorte sets new $402 ewe record

Ewes prices peaked at a national record of $402 at Naracoorte today.

First-cross ewes hit $388

First-cross ewes hit $388

EWES at Edenhope, Vic, today have hit a record $388.

A favourable wether pattern

A favourable wether pattern

Well presented first cross wether lambs made good money at Edenhope yesterday, with the top price $174.

National ewe record briefly held at Edenhope

National ewe record briefly held at Edenhope

Edenhope held the national record for ewe prices for mere hours but it retains the highest price in Victoria, with prices to $388.

Competition intensifies on back of number shortage

Competition intensifies on back of number shortage

Lamb prices in the north were boosted by the prediction of rain, with buyer competition intensifying against a shortage of numbers at southern selling centres.

What's driving the store sheep boom?

What's driving the store sheep boom?

Prices for young ewes has cracked $400, but what is conspiring to send prices so high?

New Zealand sheep flock on its way up

New Zealand sheep flock on its way up

Total sheep numbers are expected to increase in New Zealand by 0.3 per cent to 27.39 million head.

New season lambs hit the market

New season lambs hit the market

Prices for lambs are reflecting supply and seasonal conditions in different production areas, leading to mixed trends.

Studstock

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Record for Merino ram at Cottage Park

Record for Merino ram at Cottage Park

There was no doubting the demand for heavy cutting Merino rams at Cottage Park, Cooma

Wilgunya gets full clearance to average $1386

Wilgunya gets full clearance to average $1386

A decision to go ahead with their annual ram sale despite a tough season has paid off for Wilgunya Merino Stud's Heather and Max Wilson.

Allendale sets $21,500 national Suffolk record |PHOTOS

Allendale sets $21,500 national Suffolk record |PHOTOS

ALLENDALE and Days Whiteface studs, Bordertown, reaffirmed themselves as two of the nation's leading terminal sire studs with spirited competition on more than 400 rams and ewes from four breeds to go under the hammer.

Tattykeel's $23,000 top ram

Tattykeel's $23,000 top ram

Rams peaked at $23,000 and ewes at $7500 at Tattykeel's annual stud Poll Dorset sale near Oberon.

Interstate buyers swoop to take top ewe and ram at Tattykeel

Interstate buyers swoop to take top ewe and ram at Tattykeel

Rams peaked at $23,000 and ewes at $7500 at Tattykeel's annual stud Poll Dorset sale near Oberon.

Poll Boonoke rams sold $26,000 twice| Videos, photos

Poll Boonoke rams sold $26,000 twice| Videos, photos

The clearance of 189 Poll Boonoke and Wanganella rams for $3673 augurs well for the Merino ram selling season

Yarrawonga Merino rams hit $22,000 | Photos, video

Yarrawonga Merino rams hit $22,000 | Photos, video

An outstanding result for the Phillips family when they sold 277 Merino and Poll Merino rams for $3090 average price.

Karbullah Merinos sell to a top of $5500

Karbullah Merinos sell to a top of $5500

Karbullah Poll Merinos' annual ram sale has reached an average of $1409 to top at $5500.