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Kristen Frost

National Sheep and Wool Writer

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Steady she rises

Steady she rises

Wool auctions exhibit positive signals with the EMI lifting 54 cents for the series.

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Victoria's late spring flush has little impact on lamb prices

Victoria's late spring flush has little impact on lamb prices

A bulk of lambs from south west of Victoria are making their way to the saleyards, but lamb prices remain firm.

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Retention of clips and shortage of shearers sees decline in wool tested

Retention of clips and shortage of shearers sees decline in wool tested

Producers in no rush to sell wool and shearer shortage sees wool tests decline.

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Australian sheep and wool show set to come back to life in 2021

Australian sheep and wool show set to come back to life in 2021

Uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 hasn't stopped the planning of Australia's biggest sheep show next year.

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Qatar's boxed lamb subsidy gets the axe

Qatar's boxed lamb subsidy gets the axe

Qatar ends subsidy for Australian boxed lamb exports.

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National sheep slaughter moves to historically low levels

National sheep slaughter moves to historically low levels

Abundance of feed in the east has seen fewer sheep numbers move through the processing chain.

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New national record for Aussie White ewe lambs

New national record for Aussie White ewe lambs

Aussie White ewe lambs set a new national record selling for $650 on AuctionsPlus.

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Exit of sheep from WA continues

Exit of sheep from WA continues

Lack of water in WA sending more sheep over the Nullarbor.

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Are current sheep prices the new normal?

Are current sheep prices the new normal?

Experts say stocking up on sheep is still a good investment despite the high prices.

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Steady wool market as buyers seek quality

Steady wool market as buyers seek quality

Buyers seek high quality wools in a steadier market.

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Global wheat soars on Russia export tax

Global wheat soars on Russia export tax

World grain and wheat markets soared as Russia announced a new wheat export tax.

Deadly dog disease is spreading quickly

Deadly dog disease is spreading quickly

Some have already likened the spread of canine ehrlichiosis as akin to Covid-19 for dogs, a deadly disease which experts say places every dog in Australia at risk.

Local firm takes over Elanco lice, flystrike lines

Local firm takes over Elanco lice, flystrike lines

Troy Animal Healthcare has acquired popular Australian and New Zealand sheep parasite control products Avenge+Fly, Zapp, Encore and Maggo.