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Sheepmeat NewLivestock Auctions

Move over Aussie lamb, the Poms are back in the game

Move over Aussie lamb, the Poms are back in the game

Australia's stronghold on sheepmeat exports into the US could be about to lose its grip, as a three-decade long ban on British lamb exports gets a green light.

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

Ram buyers bidding up big, as confidence in the sheep industry soars.

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Lathering your hair with sheep shampoo, even touching up your lipstick - these are just some surprise new uses being tested for wool.

Volvo to ditch leather seats in a drive to new vegan-friendly cars

Volvo to ditch leather seats in a drive to new vegan-friendly cars

Swedish car-maker Volvo is ditching leather seats as part of an environmentally friendly makeover for its new fleet of electric cars.

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

Ram buyers bidding up big, as confidence in the sheep industry soars.

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

From bigger numbers to tightened supply, saleyard throughput is dictating prices, albeit still well above last year's levels.

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Australian lamb makes its way onto more supermarket shelves and restaurant menus as popularity grows.

A cash injection for new lamb IMF needle

A cash injection for new lamb IMF needle

A needle that uses a miniscule camera to measure intramuscular fat instantly could be commercialised within three years, if a team of South Australian scientists has their way.

Superfine shines as industry searches for outlets for broader types

Superfine shines as industry searches for outlets for broader types

Italian manufacturers are leading the way in wool purchases for their latest collections.

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

Supply drives seesaw movement in prices

From bigger numbers to tightened supply, saleyard throughput is dictating prices, albeit still well above last year's levels.

Volvo to ditch leather seats in a drive to new vegan-friendly cars

Volvo to ditch leather seats in a drive to new vegan-friendly cars

Swedish car-maker Volvo is ditching leather seats as part of an environmentally friendly makeover for its new fleet of electric cars.

A cash injection for new lamb IMF needle

A cash injection for new lamb IMF needle

A needle that uses a miniscule camera to measure intramuscular fat instantly could be commercialised within three years, if a team of South Australian scientists has their way.

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Lathering your hair with sheep shampoo, even touching up your lipstick - these are just some surprise new uses being tested for wool.

Superfine shines as industry searches for outlets for broader types

Superfine shines as industry searches for outlets for broader types

Italian manufacturers are leading the way in wool purchases for their latest collections.

SheepProducers policy council reps appointed

SheepProducers policy council reps appointed

Sheep Producers Australia has appointed industry representatives from across Australia to its newly created policy council, which replaces four subject-specific committees.

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools walking into increased demand as footwear gets comfy with higher micron fleeces.

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Taste grows for lamb in Japan

Australian lamb makes its way onto more supermarket shelves and restaurant menus as popularity grows.

Wool NewLivestock Auctions

Fleece to Fashion awards cancelled again due to COVID

Fleece to Fashion awards cancelled again due to COVID

The New England- based Fleece to Fashion awards have been cancelled for the second year in a row due to difficulties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Kiwis look to a wool future beyond carpets - maybe even shampoo

Lathering your hair with sheep shampoo, even touching up your lipstick - these are just some surprise new uses being tested for wool.

WoolQ to be commercialised

WoolQ to be commercialised

Australian Wool Innovation will look to commercialise the market component of its oft-criticised digital platform WoolQ.

Superfine shines as industry searches for outlets for broader types

Superfine shines as industry searches for outlets for broader types

Italian manufacturers are leading the way in wool purchases for their latest collections.

Volvo to ditch leather seats in a drive to new vegan-friendly cars

Volvo to ditch leather seats in a drive to new vegan-friendly cars

Swedish car-maker Volvo is ditching leather seats as part of an environmentally friendly makeover for its new fleet of electric cars.

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools stepping into the accessory market

Broader wools walking into increased demand as footwear gets comfy with higher micron fleeces.

Wool market lifts as Europe gets back in the ring

Wool market lifts as Europe gets back in the ring

Wool market hits positive territory with strong bidding for non-mulesed types and increased demand from Europe top-makers.

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

New benchmarks set as confidence soars

Ram buyers bidding up big, as confidence in the sheep industry soars.

AWI board candidate interviews on track

AWI board candidate interviews on track

A shortlist of potential Australian Wool Innovation candidates has been identified and will be interviewed before the end of the month as the November election approaches.

Sales NewLivestock Auctions

High prices online despite lift in offering

High prices online despite lift in offering

AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb offering increased by 15 per cent this week, but prices remain stable.

Lamb markets react to Dubbo closure

Lamb markets react to Dubbo closure

Prices fell across all categories in northern markets last week.

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.

Studs criticise government as sheep and wool show axed again

Studs criticise government as sheep and wool show axed again

GALLERY: Breeders share how they felt when the Bendigo event cancelled axed.

Studstock NewLivestock Auctions

Valma breaks Poll Dorset records, selling ram to $41,000

Valma breaks Poll Dorset records, selling ram to $41,000

An Australian record for a Poll Dorset ram was set at $41,000 in Tasmania.

Rodwells out as Nutrien rebrands in the Wimmera

Rodwells out as Nutrien rebrands in the Wimmera

Nutrien will continue to provide livestock services in the Wimmera, but it will be now under the Nutrien Ag Services, not Rodwells, banner.

Australian record for Border Leicester ewes smashed

Australian record for Border Leicester ewes smashed

The previous Aussie record for Border Leicester ewes was beaten repeatedly at the Geraldine Border Leicester dispersal sale.

Australian White rams crack $4400, average $2255 | Photos

Australian White rams crack $4400, average $2255 | Photos

Australian Whites hit a top of $4400 to deliver a stunning $2255 average at the Keilah and Springdale sale at Stanthorpe.

Border restrictions cause angst for buyers as ram season nears

Border restrictions cause angst for buyers as ram season nears

How COVID-19 could take a toll on Victorian ram sales.

Aussie White ewe price soars again

Aussie White ewe price soars again

Records have tumbled once again, thanks to a line of 26 Australian White ewes sold in Tuesday's AuctionsPlus national sheep sale, which reached the staggering price of $1,210 a head.

ASWS organisers, studs 'devastated' as event cancelled again

ASWS organisers, studs 'devastated' as event cancelled again

The Australian Sheep & Wool Show has been cancelled for the second year in a row.