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Sheepmeat

Are more lambs going direct?

Are more lambs going direct?

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown writes about the lamb market.

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

Victorian producer Scott Nicholson likes to control as many variables as possible to maximise profitability in his livestock operation.

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Will Barton, who heads one of Australia's most innovative sheep processors, says value-based payment will transform the lamb industry.

Stop picking on AWI says leading superfine woolgrower

Stop picking on AWI says leading superfine woolgrower

The head of the Australian Superfine Woolgrowers Association says the Merino industry needs to share its positive stories to the world.

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

'Hedging our bets' between wool and meat

Victorian producer Scott Nicholson likes to control as many variables as possible to maximise profitability in his livestock operation.

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

The collection of timely data is the key to achieving better production and environmental outcomes on Cavan Station at Yass.

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

The month of November has produced the same old story for Australian sheepmeat exports with China dominating the trade.

Lamb parasite finding no cause for concern

Lamb parasite finding no cause for concern

A nutrionist says consumers need to be alert, not alarmed, after a Flinders Uni study found toxoplasma in a third of lamb mince samples.

Weewondilla in recovery mode

Weewondilla in recovery mode

Sheep numbers have really taken a hit at Weewondilla, north of Longreach, Queensland but thanks to an exclusion fence, the Webb family are now focused on rebuilding their flock.

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

Data-driven grazing mangement a winner at Cavan Station

The collection of timely data is the key to achieving better production and environmental outcomes on Cavan Station at Yass.

Stop picking on AWI says leading superfine woolgrower

Stop picking on AWI says leading superfine woolgrower

The head of the Australian Superfine Woolgrowers Association says the Merino industry needs to share its positive stories to the world.

Lamb parasite finding no cause for concern

Lamb parasite finding no cause for concern

A nutrionist says consumers need to be alert, not alarmed, after a Flinders Uni study found toxoplasma in a third of lamb mince samples.

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Lamb 'revolution' is on the way says Gundagai sheep processor

Will Barton, who heads one of Australia's most innovative sheep processors, says value-based payment will transform the lamb industry.

Weewondilla in recovery mode

Weewondilla in recovery mode

Sheep numbers have really taken a hit at Weewondilla, north of Longreach, Queensland but thanks to an exclusion fence, the Webb family are now focused on rebuilding their flock.

Lamb supply and prices down

Lamb supply and prices down

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the lamb market.

'The money is in protein'

'The money is in protein'

Victorian Merino breeder Ricky Luhrs says the consistent money for sheep producers is in protein, rather than exclusive wool production.

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

It's like a broken record, China keeps gobbling up our lamb and mutton

The month of November has produced the same old story for Australian sheepmeat exports with China dominating the trade.

Wool

Jump in quantity punctures the wool market balloon

Jump in quantity punctures the wool market balloon

A sudden increase in rostered quantity for auctions next week was a trigger for buyers to run and hide.

Live: Day two of the National Shearing Competition | Video, Photos

Live: Day two of the National Shearing Competition | Video, Photos

See all the action live from Saturday, November 30, at the National Shearing and Wool Handling Competition in Dubbo.

Watch the action live from the National Shearing Competition | Video, Photos

Watch the action live from the National Shearing Competition | Video, Photos

See all the action live from the National Shearing and Wool Handling Competition in Dubbo.

Aussie wool growers showcased in New York bridal collection

Aussie wool growers showcased in New York bridal collection

Thanks to a young up-and-coming Australian fashion designer, wool grown in the district of Berremangra, NSW, is being showcased on the world stage.

EMI dips below 1500c after a tough week for wool prices

EMI dips below 1500c after a tough week for wool prices

The national wool market continued to lose ground this week with the EMI shedding 38 cents a kilogram clean.

Mother, wife and daughter essential

Mother, wife and daughter essential

The ability to work together has made a big difference for one Murringo family in this drought.

Aussie producers leading the way in on-farm welfare practices despite unfair criticism

Aussie producers leading the way in on-farm welfare practices despite unfair criticism

Aussie sheep farmers leading the world in animal welfare practices in the face of criticism from animal rights groups.

Wool market drifts down for second consecutive week

Wool market drifts down for second consecutive week

Just when people thought they had the wool market cycle worked out, we got a second straight week of falls to confound the pattern followers.

What the wool market giveth, it taketh away

What the wool market giveth, it taketh away

Darn it, the wool market took another downward wobble last week with EMI losing 19 cents.

Sales

Another week, another record at Edenhope

Another week, another record at Edenhope

It was another record breaking week at the Edenhope saleyards, with the highest price ever, $174, paid for first cross wether lambs.

Naracoorte sets new $402 ewe record

Naracoorte sets new $402 ewe record

Ewes prices peaked at a national record of $402 at Naracoorte today.

Young goats up to $30 dearer

Young goats up to $30 dearer

The domestic goat market is kicking on lately as drought continues to affect supply.

A favourable wether pattern

A favourable wether pattern

Well presented first cross wether lambs made good money at Edenhope yesterday, with the top price $174.

National ewe record briefly held at Edenhope

National ewe record briefly held at Edenhope

Edenhope held the national record for ewe prices for mere hours but it retains the highest price in Victoria, with prices to $388.

First-cross ewes hit $388

First-cross ewes hit $388

EWES at Edenhope, Vic, today have hit a record $388.

What's driving the store sheep boom?

What's driving the store sheep boom?

Prices for young ewes has cracked $400, but what is conspiring to send prices so high?

New Zealand sheep flock on its way up

New Zealand sheep flock on its way up

Total sheep numbers are expected to increase in New Zealand by 0.3 per cent to 27.39 million head.

Older ewes sell well at Murray Bridge

Older ewes sell well at Murray Bridge

THERE was good competition for older breeding ewes, while younger ewes didn't make the heights expected at the Murray Bridge Merino ewe sale on Friday.

Studstock

Tattykeel's $23,000 top ram

Tattykeel's $23,000 top ram

Rams peaked at $23,000 and ewes at $7500 at Tattykeel's annual stud Poll Dorset sale near Oberon.

Ballatherie Merinos sell to $4000, ave $1659

Ballatherie Merinos sell to $4000, ave $1659

Volume buyers on a mission at Hillston Merino sale.

A bonnie Texel ram sells for $380,000 in Scotland

A bonnie Texel ram sells for $380,000 in Scotland

A Texel ram lamb has sold for an astonishing $A380,000 in Scotland.

Interstate buyers swoop to take top ewe and ram at Tattykeel

Interstate buyers swoop to take top ewe and ram at Tattykeel

Rams peaked at $23,000 and ewes at $7500 at Tattykeel's annual stud Poll Dorset sale near Oberon.

Kerin Poll Merinos sell 450 rams in auction total clearance

Kerin Poll Merinos sell 450 rams in auction total clearance

A record 450 Poll Merino rams were cleared at auction for a $2504 average at Kerin Poll Merino's annual sale, Yeoval, on Monday.

Terrick West lifts ram top price to $6000

Terrick West lifts ram top price to $6000

Terrick West Poll Merino rams sold to good demand posting rises in top price and sale average.

East Loddon Merino to $5750

East Loddon Merino to $5750

A near one hundred percent clearance was a feature for Tom and Marcus Hooke, East Loddon Merinos, Wanganella for their first on-property sale.

Impressive llloura catalogue attracts 'heat at the top end'

Impressive llloura catalogue attracts 'heat at the top end'

While fewer clients than usual were present at Illoura's on-property White Suffolk ram sale at Moorlands on Thursday last week, all but one of the 45 registered buyers made purchases, bidding well for a quality line up of rams.

Rices Creek races to $2770 average

Rices Creek races to $2770 average

AN increased offering at Rices Creek's 2019 South East sale at Tintinara provided plenty of top picks but also brought the average back off the red hot highs of 2018.