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Drought proofing breeding ewes

Drought proofing breeding ewes

Drought, feed and heat stress will have major impacts on 2019 autumn, winter and spring lambing.

Non-mulesed wool premiums surge ahead

Non-mulesed wool premiums surge ahead

Premiums for Australian Merino wool declared as coming from non-mulesed sheep have doubled since 2016.

Young woolgrowers in training

Young woolgrowers in training

Young woolgrowers encouraged to pursue 2019 Peter Westblade Scholarship

Drought proofing breeding ewes

Drought proofing breeding ewes

Drought, feed and heat stress will have major impacts on 2019 autumn, winter and spring lambing.

Wool back above magical $20 mark | Elders

Wool back above magical $20 mark | Elders

AWEX's Eastern Market Indicator back above the magical $20 mark.

Mutton closing in on a low

Mutton closing in on a low

If we’re not seeing the low for mutton prices now, we’re not far off it, says Mecardo's Andrew Whitelaw.

Readying ewes for joining in a drought

Readying ewes for joining in a drought

Producers should aim for a condition score of at least 2.7 if they have any chance of bearing lambs says industry specialist.

Lamb 'Paddock to Plate' story to visit Hunter region

Lamb 'Paddock to Plate' story to visit Hunter region

Schools encouraged to get involved with Australian lamb 'Paddock to Plate' story.

Wool back above magical $20 mark | Elders

Wool back above magical $20 mark | Elders

AWEX's Eastern Market Indicator back above the magical $20 mark.

Young woolgrowers in training

Young woolgrowers in training

Young woolgrowers encouraged to pursue 2019 Peter Westblade Scholarship

Readying ewes for joining in a drought

Readying ewes for joining in a drought

Producers should aim for a condition score of at least 2.7 if they have any chance of bearing lambs says industry specialist.

Non-mulesed wool premiums surge ahead

Non-mulesed wool premiums surge ahead

Premiums for Australian Merino wool declared as coming from non-mulesed sheep have doubled since 2016.

Lamb 'Paddock to Plate' story to visit Hunter region

Lamb 'Paddock to Plate' story to visit Hunter region

Schools encouraged to get involved with Australian lamb 'Paddock to Plate' story.

Wool on the move

Wool on the move

Australia's wool market is on the move, rallying for eight weeks in a row finishing on 2027c/kg, clean.

Fertility attracts premium

Fertility attracts premium

As sheep producers across the country wait to see what the weather will do, there has been much talk about just how high ewe prices will go when the rain comes.

Mutton closing in on a low

Mutton closing in on a low

If we’re not seeing the low for mutton prices now, we’re not far off it, says Mecardo's Andrew Whitelaw.

Wool

Young woolgrowers in training

Young woolgrowers in training

Young woolgrowers encouraged to pursue 2019 Peter Westblade Scholarship

Nation's wool clip takes another hit

Nation's wool clip takes another hit

New torment for woolgrowers as dust and shorter wools sees national average clip yield lower.

China suspends wool trade with South Africa

China suspends wool trade with South Africa

South African foot and mouth disease detection highlights the need for vigilance.

Non-mulesed wool premiums surge ahead

Non-mulesed wool premiums surge ahead

Premiums for Australian Merino wool declared as coming from non-mulesed sheep have doubled since 2016.

Wool on the move

Wool on the move

Australia's wool market is on the move, rallying for eight weeks in a row finishing on 2027c/kg, clean.

‘Solid’ wool market hits 1968c | Elders

‘Solid’ wool market hits 1968c | Elders

The Australian wool market rose 24c to 1968c with the smallest Merino catalogue offered in 12 months.

Wool back above magical $20 mark | Elders

Wool back above magical $20 mark | Elders

AWEX's Eastern Market Indicator back above the magical $20 mark.

World's oldest ram semen still swimming strong

World's oldest ram semen still swimming strong

It may have been put on ice decades ago but this semen lives on.

Lamb supply squeeze tips large price upside

Lamb supply squeeze tips large price upside

Mecardo's Angus Brown says sheep industry projections look very good for those who still have their flock intact.