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Lamb and mutton prices tipped to stay high

Lamb and mutton prices tipped to stay high

There's a drought coming, Chinese appetite for imported meat will fall and who can really calculate what COVID-19 adds to the mix.

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

Western Australian grower Steven Bolt will lead the wool industry's levy debate this year.

More than 874,000 scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains

More than 874,000 scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains

Australia's only fox bounty scheme will have seen almost one million claims for the $10 reward by the end of this winter, but does it fix the problem?

Larger offering sees prices fall

Larger offering sees prices fall

A larger offering saw prices fall across all Merino micron categories.

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

Western Australian grower Steven Bolt will lead the wool industry's levy debate this year.

Goat breeders butting heads

Goat breeders butting heads

A significant milestone for Kalahari Red goat breeders was achieved in Australia last Friday with the announcement of the formation of a separate association for the breed.

It's time for 19 and 21-micron wools to have their time in the sun

It's time for 19 and 21-micron wools to have their time in the sun

Values for 19-21 micron wools gathered pace last week, as big auction offerings failed to stifle sales.

Does growing meat consumption doom the earth to severe warming?

Does growing meat consumption doom the earth to severe warming?

Will rising beef and sheep consumption mean the earth inevitably warms by more than two degrees?

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

LiveCorp has welcomed a new study on the economic impacts caused 2018-2019 moratorium of live sheep exports.

Goat breeders butting heads

Goat breeders butting heads

A significant milestone for Kalahari Red goat breeders was achieved in Australia last Friday with the announcement of the formation of a separate association for the breed.

Larger offering sees prices fall

Larger offering sees prices fall

A larger offering saw prices fall across all Merino micron categories.

Does growing meat consumption doom the earth to severe warming?

Does growing meat consumption doom the earth to severe warming?

Will rising beef and sheep consumption mean the earth inevitably warms by more than two degrees?

More than 874,000 scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains

More than 874,000 scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains

Australia's only fox bounty scheme will have seen almost one million claims for the $10 reward by the end of this winter, but does it fix the problem?

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

LiveCorp has welcomed a new study on the economic impacts caused 2018-2019 moratorium of live sheep exports.

Good heavy lamb prices expected to continue

Good heavy lamb prices expected to continue

Prices for heavy lambs expected to stay, but a spike in supplies could translate into downwards pressure on saleyard prices.

Chris McLennan joins ACM's national ag team

Chris McLennan joins ACM's national ag team

Experienced journalist and editor Chris McLennan joins ACM national ag news team.

It's time for 19 and 21-micron wools to have their time in the sun

It's time for 19 and 21-micron wools to have their time in the sun

Values for 19-21 micron wools gathered pace last week, as big auction offerings failed to stifle sales.

Wool NewLivestock Auctions

Wool's EMI tipped to rise by 12 per cent

Wool's EMI tipped to rise by 12 per cent

ABARES forecasts a lift in the EMI, but global demand is still at the mercy of Covid-19.

It's time for 19 and 21-micron wools to have their time in the sun

It's time for 19 and 21-micron wools to have their time in the sun

Values for 19-21 micron wools gathered pace last week, as big auction offerings failed to stifle sales.

Wool prices the best for almost a year

Wool prices the best for almost a year

A looming supply shortage of finer wools continues to drive price rises for Australian wool.

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

LiveCorp has welcomed a new study on the economic impacts caused 2018-2019 moratorium of live sheep exports.

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

Western Australian grower Steven Bolt will lead the wool industry's levy debate this year.

Famous Woolmark logo spotted on America's Cup entry

Eagle-eyed fans of the America's Cup will have spotted the famous Woolmark logo on one of the competitor's sails.

Larger offering sees prices fall

Larger offering sees prices fall

A larger offering saw prices fall across all Merino micron categories.

Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing

Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing

Fencing is both one of the most necessary but also one of the more hated jobs on a farm.

Fibres from poisonous weed used to make 'vegan wool'

Fibres from poisonous weed used to make 'vegan wool'

Fibres spun from a poisonous weed are being sold overseas as vegan wool.

Sales NewLivestock Auctions

State of lamb market is still unknown

State of lamb market is still unknown

A look at how the lamb job went this week.

Lamb, mutton demand eases at major saleyards

Lamb, mutton demand eases at major saleyards

Saleyard prices for lamb and mutton have started the month on a cheaper note.

NSW lamb numbers jump rapidly, Victorian switch taking longer

NSW lamb numbers jump rapidly, Victorian switch taking longer

A significant switch from old lambs to new season lambs is occurring in Victorian saleyards at the moment, while NSW numbers are jumping rapidly.

Will the spring lamb peak be absorbed?

Will the spring lamb peak be absorbed?

The spring lamb flush is underway, but there are concerns about processors' ongoing ability to absorb numbers.

Studstock NewLivestock Auctions

Conditions test 2020 ram sales

Conditions test 2020 ram sales

The season average across all breeds this year finished at $1474.

Kamballie tops at $11,250

Kamballie tops at $11,250

"We have bloody loyal clients - we appreciate you giving us the responsibility to breed the sheep..."

Cardiff on-property sale reaches $6600

Cardiff on-property sale reaches $6600

"It's been a crazy year for everyone but we will soldier on."

$472 ewes set new national record

$472 ewes set new national record

AN audible buzz of anticipation could be heard among the crowd at the beginning of today's blue ribbon Naracoorte first-cross ewe sale as buyers, onlookers, vendors and agents waited to see what dizzying heights would be reached after big results at recent Vic sales.

Hillcroft Farms' UltraWhite makes $18,000

Hillcroft Farms' UltraWhite makes $18,000

John Cranston bought 23 ewes for the basis of a new stud, then turned his attention to the rams.

Karinya Suffolk ram heads to SA

Karinya Suffolk ram heads to SA

"We were keen to keep him as a stud sire but the offer came so we decided to sell a half share."

New look for Livestock Connect

New look for Livestock Connect

Livestock Connect had a refresh and now offers new and improved features.

Wallaloo Park pleased with even ram sale result

Wallaloo Park pleased with even ram sale result

The top price ram made $16,000 but Trent Carter, Wallaloo Merinos, was most pleased about the depth of the sale, with an average of $2731.

Belka Valley Poll Merino sells to $2600

Belka Valley Poll Merino sells to $2600

"This year has been difficult for producers so it was pleasing to see all the rams sell."