Lamb Production

First Sheep Genetics podcasts hit the airways

MEAT & Livestock Australia has launched its new Sheep Genetics podcast to help producers make the best use of the genetic tools available…Read More

Sheep Central, May 6, 2024

Feedgrain Focus: Cereals rally as northern plant kicks in

DEMAND from exporters lifted values for wheat and barley in the New South Wales and Queensland markets last week…Read More

Liz Wells, May 6, 2024

Seasonal conditions point to late new season lambs

SEASONAL conditions in three states are pointing to a late run of new season lambs across much of southern Australia, according to RMA Network chief executive officer Chris Howie…Read More

Chris Howie, May 3, 2024

King Island farmers need a Need for Feed port decision

MORE than 500 tonnes of fodder bound for drought-affected livestock producers on King Island has passed biosecurity checks, but Victorian authorities are yet to decide what port it will be shipped from…Read More

Sheep Central, April 29, 2024

Too many paddocks being lost to fall armyworm

GRAZIERS and dairy farmers as well as grain growers and advisors are invited to register for an online fall armyworm update information being held on Wednesday 1 May this week…Read More

Sheep Central, April 29, 2024

Federal sustainability grants available to growers and groups

THE Federal Government has announced new grant funding for farmers to tackle sustainable agriculture at the grassroots level…Read More

Sheep Central, April 29, 2024

Feedgrain Focus: Sowing limits grower selling

Growers across eastern Australia, including this one in northern NSW pictured with a couple of junior advisors, are flat out sowing winter crop. Photo: Tom Luff SOLID export demand for..Read More

Liz Wells, April 24, 2024

Feedgrain Focus: North firms, south softens as planting starts

TRADED volume in feed grain in the north remains thin as the market waits for a clearer picture of sorghum quality post-rain to develop…Read More

Liz Wells, April 15, 2024

Feedgrain Focus: Prices jump after wet week for sorghum

PRICES for wheat, barley and sorghum have risen by at least $10 per tonne in the past week, with rain on ripe Downs sorghum crops being the big local driver…Read More

Liz Wells, April 8, 2024

Feedgrain Focus: Rain firms northern market

PRICES for feed grain in the northern market have lifted this week in response to rain that has stopped or slowed the sorghum harvest and outturn of all grains…Read More

Liz Wells, March 28, 2024

Grassland society commits to fight for its future

THE future of a society that has connected livestock farmers, scientists and agricultural consultants for 65 years is on the line, according to farm consultant Tim Prance…Read More

Sheep Central, March 27, 2024

MLA considering new Genetic Resource Flock funding model

MEAT & Livestock Australia is considering new funding options for the sheep industry’s valuable genetic resource flock, potentially through the MLA Donor Company…Read More

Terry Sim, March 25, 2024

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