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Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Lamb prices are following a similar trend to 2017, according to market analysts.

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Robert Herrmann writes about what recent rain has done for stocking rates.

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

MLA is forecasting an impending lamb shortage during winter.

Management the key to live export future

Management the key to live export future

Animal welfare is a social science not an exact science - one of the messages to come out of the recent Live Export Roadshow.

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

Pressure eases on sheep producers to destock

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Robert Herrmann writes about what recent rain has done for stocking rates.

World shearing record intact

World shearing record intact

Josh Clayton valiantly tried to beat the world record for shearing Merino ewes

US making Australian lamb exports great again

US making Australian lamb exports great again

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish discusses Australia'a position in the global export market.

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

The Sheep Alliance of WA will formally wind up operations this month after a special resolution was passed at the organisation's annual general meeting recently.

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

World shearing record intact

World shearing record intact

Josh Clayton valiantly tried to beat the world record for shearing Merino ewes

Management the key to live export future

Management the key to live export future

Animal welfare is a social science not an exact science - one of the messages to come out of the recent Live Export Roadshow.

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

Directors vote on Sheep Alliance wind up

The Sheep Alliance of WA will formally wind up operations this month after a special resolution was passed at the organisation's annual general meeting recently.

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

Trade lambs break through 700 cents

MLA is forecasting an impending lamb shortage during winter.

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

South Australian Merino breeders get the best value out of their feed by concentrating on the ewes that are productive.

Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Australian sheep producers spend an estimated $93 million per year on sheep drenches and knowing that they are working can provide peace of mind for many wool producers.

US making Australian lamb exports great again

US making Australian lamb exports great again

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish discusses Australia'a position in the global export market.

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Shears to click in world-record attempt

Shears to click in world-record attempt

A world record shearing attempt will be held at Kojonup this Saturday.

Applications open for training program

Applications open for training program

University students graduating this year and seeking careers involving sheep and wool have until the end of the month to apply for the 2020 Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) graduate training program.

World shearing record bid for Kojonup

World shearing record bid for Kojonup

There will be another attempt at a world shearing record.

Wool clip set to reduce despite prices

Wool clip set to reduce despite prices

WA's wool production this season is expected to continue a trajectory of steady decline, exceeded only by the drop in production in drought-affected States.

Applications open for training program

Applications open for training program

University students graduating this year and seeking careers involving sheep and wool have until the end of the month to apply for the 2020 Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) graduate training program.

World shearing record intact

World shearing record intact

Josh Clayton valiantly tried to beat the world record for shearing Merino ewes

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

South Australian Merino breeders get the best value out of their feed by concentrating on the ewes that are productive.

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

Bill a 'servent' of the wool industry

Bill a 'servent' of the wool industry

At 80 years of age, this is Australia's oldest working wool valuer.

World shearing record intact

World shearing record intact

Josh Clayton valiantly tried to beat the world record for shearing Merino ewes

Wool clip set to reduce despite prices

Wool clip set to reduce despite prices

WA's wool production this season is expected to continue a trajectory of steady decline, exceeded only by the drop in production in drought-affected States.

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

World shearing record bid for Kojonup

World shearing record bid for Kojonup

There will be another attempt at a world shearing record.

Bill a 'servent' of the wool industry

Bill a 'servent' of the wool industry

At 80 years of age, this is Australia's oldest working wool valuer.

Wool market continues decline

Wool market continues decline

Wool market continues decline as quality of wool clip diminishes.

Consensus means AWI meeting not needed

Consensus means AWI meeting not needed

AWI and WPA on Monday confirmed "consensus" agreement had been achieved on four of the five recommendations potentially requiring amendments to AWI's constitution, arising from the Ernst-Young review.

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

South Australian Merino breeders get the best value out of their feed by concentrating on the ewes that are productive.

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Ewes sell for $310 State record

Ewes sell for $310 State record

Prices hit unprecedented levels when they went beyond the $300 mark at Carlo and Jenny Varone’s flock dispersal at Little Italy via Hyden last week.

Terlinga ewes top Kojonup sale at $154

Terlinga ewes top Kojonup sale at $154

A total of 8714 ewes was offered at the sale and there was a 100 per cent clearance.

Quality ewe breeding flock on offer

Quality ewe breeding flock on offer

The sale will feature nearly 10,000 ewes from a range of Great Southern and South West vendors.

Season ending Wyche result disappoints

Season ending Wyche result disappoints

Store sheep prices were marked down in the closing sale at Wycheproof

Dohne ewes reach $176 top at Wickepin sale

Dohne ewes reach $176 top at Wickepin sale

Just less than 4000 ewes and close on 1000 lambs were offered.

Ewe lambs top $121 at Woodanilling sale

Ewe lambs top $121 at Woodanilling sale

A crowd of Great Southerners descended on the Crosby family’s property at Woodanilling recently for their clearing sale which included the final part of their Merino flock dispersal.

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Management the key to live export future

Management the key to live export future

Animal welfare is a social science not an exact science - one of the messages to come out of the recent Live Export Roadshow.

'We can still make our case'

'We can still make our case'

Three Western Australian farming women who took their case to parliament this week believe the live sheep export industry has a sustainable future.

A smarter way forward

A smarter way forward

Proposed changes to the live sheep industry are disproportionate when compared to the risk faced. There is a smarter way forward, says Sue Middleton.

Animals Australia live ex campaign spend tops $4.4m

Animals Australia live ex campaign spend tops $4.4m

If spending is anything to go by, live exporters and those who supply or gain their income from the trade may need to commit to funding a campaign to save the industry.

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Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Lamb prices are following a similar trend to 2017, according to market analysts.

Non-mulesed volumes continue to trend higher

Non-mulesed volumes continue to trend higher

The Stock Take | Mecardo's Andrew Woods crunches the numbers on the Australian wool clip declared non-mulesed.

Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Good result from a small crowd at Wycheproof.

Export markets key to lamb and sheep price behaviour

Export markets key to lamb and sheep price behaviour

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown talks about the export and supply of Australian lamb.

Records smashed for lamb exports in January

Records smashed for lamb exports in January

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Olivia Agar analyses Australian lamb exports.

Sheep feeding pay-off depends on timely rain

Sheep feeding pay-off depends on timely rain

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleishm analyses the cost of feeding sheep as farmers face uncertain weather forecast.

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Lamb processors at capacity, keeps market subdued

Lamb processors at capacity, keeps market subdued

The pressures of the season and high cost of feeding has kept the lamb market in its knees again this week.

Wycheproof, better than expected

Wycheproof, better than expected

In-lamb young ewes made to $278/head at Wycheproof

Tamara Valley sale dearest in Australia

Tamara Valley sale dearest in Australia

Tasmania's Tamara Valley store lamb sale has traded $5 – $10 a head above its values of 12 months ago.

Solid at Casterton without the highs

Solid at Casterton without the highs

Prices were solid but without the recent highs for young ewes sold at Casterton

Summer shorn young ewes hit $200

Summer shorn young ewes hit $200

Landmark and Elders put together a big yarding of ewes at the Katanning saleyards on Friday, totalling 15,422 head.

Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Good result from a small crowd at Wycheproof.

Close ties lead to Anglesey sale

Close ties lead to Anglesey sale

The Anglesey stud, Gnowangerup, has been sold in its entirety to the Wiringa Park stud, Nyabing.

Wool Extra

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First Woolmark-certified running shoe leaps into market

First Woolmark-certified running shoe leaps into market

Advertiser content: Athletic Propulsion Labs® (APL) has launched their TechLoom Breeze Merino Wool collection - the first- ever technical knit shoe to be certified by The Woolmark Company.

Producers urged to take action in national Sheep Parasite Survey

Producers urged to take action in national Sheep Parasite Survey

Advertiser content: Sheep producers are being urged to participate in a national survey that could change the way the industry manages parasites such as worms, flies and lice.

Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Advertiser content: Trade between China and Australia is fundamental for the Australian wool industry. In 2018, AWI has marked more than half a century of a cross-cultural partnership between Australia and China – spanning trade through to design.

Combating invasive species

Combating invasive species

Advertiser content: The Centre for Invasive Species Solution has launched 21 projects to combat key invasive species problems. Supported by AWI, government departments, research institutions and other RDCs, the centre is a national collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E) organisation formed to tackle the ongoing threat from invasive species, such as wild dogs, foxes, rabbits, wild pigs and feral deer.

Australian eChallenge uncovers new innovations for wool industry

Australian eChallenge uncovers new innovations for wool industry

Advertiser content: Easy Drench, the on-farm concept pitched by a team from the University of Tasmania has won the 2018 Australian eChallenge Wool Innovation.

Why does wool breathe?

Why does wool breathe?

Advertiser content: Human beings rely on clothing to help regulate their body temperatures, and this creates the feeling of comfort. Due to the wool fibre’s inherent characteristics, wool fabrics provide this thermal comfort better than any other common apparel fibre.

Learn about wool

Learn about wool

Advertiser content: Easy Drench, the on-farm concept pitched by a team from the University of Tasmania has won the 2018 Australian eChallenge Wool Innovation.