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Wool market holds steady under larger offering

Wool market holds steady under larger offering

Steady she goes for wool market as demand continues, in particular from China.

Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Fashion designers are using the same inkjet printing technology you use at home to create new woollen fabric designs.

US move to ban using 'meat' on labels of plant-based foods

US move to ban using 'meat' on labels of plant-based foods

The US state of Texas is moving to make it illegal for plant-based food products to use the words "meat" or "beef" on their labels.

Stress less to avoid pneumonia in lambs

Stress less to avoid pneumonia in lambs

Research shows stress is a major cause of pneumonia in lambs.

Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Fashion designers are using the same inkjet printing technology you use at home to create new woollen fabric designs.

Shearing date a make or break for wool quality

Shearing date a make or break for wool quality

Research shows lambing causes a wool fibre to 'fine up' by up to 2.3 microns.

Agriculture rates poorly in latest UN report on greenhouse gases

Agriculture rates poorly in latest UN report on greenhouse gases

Agriculture has rated poorly in the latest United Nations report on global greenhouse gas emitters.

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.

Lamb prices soften as slaughter continues to rise

Lamb prices soften as slaughter continues to rise

Increased slaughter volumes impact both sheep and lamb prices.

Shearing date a make or break for wool quality

Shearing date a make or break for wool quality

Research shows lambing causes a wool fibre to 'fine up' by up to 2.3 microns.

Stress less to avoid pneumonia in lambs

Stress less to avoid pneumonia in lambs

Research shows stress is a major cause of pneumonia in lambs.

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.

US move to ban using 'meat' on labels of plant-based foods

US move to ban using 'meat' on labels of plant-based foods

The US state of Texas is moving to make it illegal for plant-based food products to use the words "meat" or "beef" on their labels.

Lamb prices soften as slaughter continues to rise

Lamb prices soften as slaughter continues to rise

Increased slaughter volumes impact both sheep and lamb prices.

Activewear labels still keen to source wool direct from Aussie growers

Activewear labels still keen to source wool direct from Aussie growers

A group of Victorian sheep farmers remains optimistic of forming a direct wool supply deal with two big North American activewear companies after the coronavirus crisis has eased.

High supplies and logistics challenges dampen enthusiasm for wool

High supplies and logistics challenges dampen enthusiasm for wool

Australia's wool market was in the doldrums last week as micron values segregated.

Agriculture rates poorly in latest UN report on greenhouse gases

Agriculture rates poorly in latest UN report on greenhouse gases

Agriculture has rated poorly in the latest United Nations report on global greenhouse gas emitters.

Wool NewLivestock Auctions

Wool market holds steady under larger offering

Wool market holds steady under larger offering

Steady she goes for wool market as demand continues, in particular from China.

Supply chain congestion

Supply chain congestion

Wool dumping facility closure causing major congestion in wool supply chain.

Re-stocker demand keeps sheepmeat market firm

Re-stocker demand keeps sheepmeat market firm

Growing gap between trade and re-stocker lamb prices continues to widen.

Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Fashion designers are using the same inkjet printing technology you use at home to create new woollen fabric designs.

High supplies and logistics challenges dampen enthusiasm for wool

High supplies and logistics challenges dampen enthusiasm for wool

Australia's wool market was in the doldrums last week as micron values segregated.

Big opportunities for Queensland Merino breeders

Big opportunities for Queensland Merino breeders

Queensland sheep forum presents modern opportunities for the Merino.

Activewear labels still keen to source wool direct from Aussie growers

Activewear labels still keen to source wool direct from Aussie growers

A group of Victorian sheep farmers remains optimistic of forming a direct wool supply deal with two big North American activewear companies after the coronavirus crisis has eased.

Wool market takes a backwards step, again

Wool market takes a backwards step, again

Any gains the wool market made last week were lost as EMI drops 23 cents for the week.

China wakes-up to need for wool to fill uniform orders

China wakes-up to need for wool to fill uniform orders

China has been buying more wool in recent weeks, but stock indigestion is a risk.

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.

Dalby ASH Sale off to a blistering start with $50,000 top price mare

Dalby ASH Sale off to a blistering start with $50,000 top price mare

The 46th annual sale is off to a blistering start at the Dalby Showgrounds.

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.

Sheepmeat industry continues stellar run

Sheepmeat industry continues stellar run

Minimal movement in lamb prices while mutton gains strong momentum.

Recent wave of lamb yardings see prices dip

Recent wave of lamb yardings see prices dip

Lamb prices come off the boil as yardings across the nation increase.

Steers reach 554c in Emerald

Steers reach 554c in Emerald

The market remained strong at the Emerald Prime and Store Sale last Thursday.

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Valentine's Day sale success for Merlin Dorpers

Valentine's Day sale success for Merlin Dorpers

Merlin and Old Munbilla Dorpers were given plenty of love by buyers.

Record average for Mt Ascot

Record average for Mt Ascot

The Brumpton family's combined Mt Ascot Merino stud and Jolly Jumbuck Poll Merino stud, Mitchell, sold 116 rams to average $1670 at their annual on-property sale on January 20.