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Lamb Production

Opinion: Reflecting on US lamb tariffs, 9/11 and the future

FORMER National Farmers Federation deputy chief executive officer Lyall Howard remembers where he was on September 11, 2001 – in the United States trying to negotiate Australia’s way out of a lamb tariff dispute. He proposes that the countries could still work together to build lamb demand and production…Read More

By former NFF deputy CEO Lyall Howard., September 11, 2026

Lamb Production

Is it too late to collaborate with the US producers on lamb promotion?

THE latest American lamb industry effort to limit imports from Australia and New Zealand has sparked industry discussion on whether marketing collaboration efforts should be renewed…Read More

Terry Sim, September 11, 2026

Wool Production

Wool medal winners span science, genetics and analysis

LEADERS in wool industry analysis, services and genetics featured in the Australian Wool Industry Medal presentations in Melbourne last week…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

Markets

Growers hold bales back as auction wool prices drift lower

AUSTRALIA’S wool auction market drifted lower this week, prompting brokers to pass in 10 percent of growers’ bales initially catalogued for sale…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

News

Locust surveillance starts in priority areas of Victoria’s Mallee

AGRICULTURE Victoria is stepping up support for landholders and managers to prepare for higher than normal locust numbers in the state’s north-west over coming weeks…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

Recruitment

Recruitment: Ten tips for getting the best out of your employees

MOST employees are keen to work hard and do well in their role, but in order for them to do this well, they need to have a sense of purpose and to feel that they are valued…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

Lamb Production

Sheep Producers Australia ducks as Future Flock reports ire grows

GOVERNMENT and state farming organisation scrutiny of Sheep Producers Australia’s Future Flock Strategy process is increasing after the release of two flawed taxpayer-funded reports last week…Read More

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Terry Sim, September 9, 2026

Lamb Production

SA sheep producer steps up to investigate drought strategies

SOUTH Australian sheep producer Angus Smith will travel the world as a Nuffield Australia scholar to investigate how successful livestock businesses recover from drought and other natural disasters…Read More

Sheep Central, September 9, 2026

News

‘Someone knows something,’ the logistics in stealing 5500 sheep
Lydia Burton, September 8, 2026

Lamb Production

Livestock 2026 to focus on turning AI into real farm value
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Sheep Central, September 9, 2026

Weather

BOM weekly rainfall update 8 September 2026 + outlook map
Bureau of Meteorology, September 8, 2026

Property

Murray Mallee listings blend sheep, cropping options
By property editor Linda Rowley, September 8, 2026

Wool Production

Charlie wants to see more young talent in the wool industry
Terry Sim, September 7, 2026

Wool Production

Sydney-born Jack finds a passion for wool in the bush
Terry Sim, September 7, 2026

Industry Dashboard

Carbon Trading Market

Aust. Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) - $/tonne of CO2 equiv.

Today

38.70
Source: Jarden

$A / $US

Updated 7am daily

Today

0.7062
Source: NAB

ASX Market Index

11 Sep 2026 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $8.96
Australian Agricultural Co $1.52
Graincorp $7.29
Ridley $2.12
Woolworths $36.64
Wellard $0.06
Source: ASX

SOI Graph

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

Today

-27.88
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

ESTLI

Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator. Ac/kg cwt

Last Week

1166
Source: MLA's NLRS

EMI

Eastern Market Indicator. c/kg clean

Today

1873
Source: Australian Wool Exchange

Goat

Eastern States 12.1-16kg c/kg cwt

Today

Source: MLA

ASX Market Index

11 Sep 2026 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $8.96
Australian Agricultural Co $1.52
Graincorp $7.29
Ridley $2.12
Woolworths $36.64
Wellard $0.06
Source: ASX

What readers are saying

Livestock 2026 to focus on turning AI into real farm value

The only reason AI has got up and going is too many people are too lazy to simply think for themselves.....

William Gray
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Warning to landholders on foxes and H5 bird flu

Thanks for keeping us informed about the bird flu and what to do.....

John and Rhonda Crawford
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No Future Flock strategy yet as latest reports fail critical analysis

This is very distressing to read. I am a sheep producer and this sounds like a high school student could have done better. Classic misuse of AI. I use....

Lindy Piper
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No Future Flock strategy yet as latest reports fail critical analysis

What a mess - seems a blowtorch should be put to the belly of SPA.....

Denis Tinkler
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News

Locust surveillance starts in priority areas of Victoria’s Mallee

AGRICULTURE Victoria is stepping up support for landholders and managers to prepare for higher than normal locust numbers in the state’s north-west over coming weeks…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

Recruitment: Ten tips for getting the best out of your employees

MOST employees are keen to work hard and do well in their role, but in order for them to do this well, they need to have a sense of purpose and to feel that they are valued…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

Sheep Producers Australia ducks as Future Flock reports ire grows

GOVERNMENT and state farming organisation scrutiny of Sheep Producers Australia’s Future Flock Strategy process is increasing after the release of two flawed taxpayer-funded reports last week…Read More

Terry Sim, September 9, 2026

‘Someone knows something,’ the logistics in stealing 5500 sheep

WHILE the rumour mill swirls about how 5500 sheep could disappear near Blackall in a few months, Queensland police explain their investigation is focused on theft and are appealing for information…Read More

Lydia Burton, September 8, 2026

Markets

Opinion: Reflecting on US lamb tariffs, 9/11 and the future

FORMER National Farmers Federation deputy chief executive officer Lyall Howard remembers where he was on September 11, 2001 – in the United States trying to negotiate Australia’s way out of a lamb tariff dispute. He proposes that the countries could still work together to build lamb demand and production…Read More

By former NFF deputy CEO Lyall Howard., September 11, 2026

Is it too late to collaborate with the US producers on lamb promotion?

THE latest American lamb industry effort to limit imports from Australia and New Zealand has sparked industry discussion on whether marketing collaboration efforts should be renewed…Read More

Terry Sim, September 11, 2026

Growers hold bales back as auction wool prices drift lower

AUSTRALIA’S wool auction market drifted lower this week, prompting brokers to pass in 10 percent of growers’ bales initially catalogued for sale…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

New Zealand Wool Collective grows out of industry bodies’ merger

NEW Zealand’s advocacy and resource hub Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ have formally merged to form the New Zealand Wool Collective…Read More

Sheep Central, September 2, 2026

Sponsored Content

Why lamb feedlots are rethinking supplementation

Every feedlot has the same objective: achieving consistent growth across the entire mob. The challenge is that not every lamb behaves the same way. ..Read More

Sponsored Content, August 10, 2026

The skills crisis in Aussie meat processing and why experience alone can’t fix it

Australia’s red meat processors have long struggled to find skilled workers, but the stakes are rising and the cost of the gap is climbing. ..Read More

Sponsored Content, May 18, 2026

Why retailers need more than just product from meat processors

The relationship between major retailers and their meat processor suppliers has never been simple. But in the past three to five years, it has become measurably more demanding, meaning processors who understand that shift are finding themselves on the front foot for building strong, long-term retail relationships. ..Read More

Sponsored Content, May 11, 2026

Sheep Sustainability Framework opens recruitment for new chair and steering group

AUSTRALIA’S sheep and wool industry is seeking skilled and motivated leaders to help guide its sustainability future, with the Sheep Sustainability Framework now inviting applications for a new steering group chair and several group members…Read More

Sponsored Content, February 4, 2026

Lamb Production

Opinion: Reflecting on US lamb tariffs, 9/11 and the future

FORMER National Farmers Federation deputy chief executive officer Lyall Howard remembers where he was on September 11, 2001 – in the United States trying to negotiate Australia’s way out of a lamb tariff dispute. He proposes that the countries could still work together to build lamb demand and production…Read More

By former NFF deputy CEO Lyall Howard., September 11, 2026

Is it too late to collaborate with the US producers on lamb promotion?

THE latest American lamb industry effort to limit imports from Australia and New Zealand has sparked industry discussion on whether marketing collaboration efforts should be renewed…Read More

Terry Sim, September 11, 2026

Sheep Producers Australia ducks as Future Flock reports ire grows

GOVERNMENT and state farming organisation scrutiny of Sheep Producers Australia’s Future Flock Strategy process is increasing after the release of two flawed taxpayer-funded reports last week…Read More

Terry Sim, September 9, 2026

SA sheep producer steps up to investigate drought strategies

SOUTH Australian sheep producer Angus Smith will travel the world as a Nuffield Australia scholar to investigate how successful livestock businesses recover from drought and other natural disasters…Read More

Sheep Central, September 9, 2026

Wool Production

Wool medal winners span science, genetics and analysis

LEADERS in wool industry analysis, services and genetics featured in the Australian Wool Industry Medal presentations in Melbourne last week…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

Growers hold bales back as auction wool prices drift lower

AUSTRALIA’S wool auction market drifted lower this week, prompting brokers to pass in 10 percent of growers’ bales initially catalogued for sale…Read More

Sheep Central, September 11, 2026

Sheep Producers Australia ducks as Future Flock reports ire grows

GOVERNMENT and state farming organisation scrutiny of Sheep Producers Australia’s Future Flock Strategy process is increasing after the release of two flawed taxpayer-funded reports last week…Read More

Terry Sim, September 9, 2026

SA sheep producer steps up to investigate drought strategies

SOUTH Australian sheep producer Angus Smith will travel the world as a Nuffield Australia scholar to investigate how successful livestock businesses recover from drought and other natural disasters…Read More

Sheep Central, September 9, 2026

Processing

Gundagai Lamb gains show value-based marketing is working

VALUE-BASED marketing with full carcase feedback to producers is improving the marketability of lamb for Gundagai Lamb suppliers and clients, according to GL chief executive officer Will Barton. After the..Read More

Terry Sim, August 31, 2026

Wool prices rebound as buyers react to drop in supply

AUSTRALIAN wool prices rebounded as supply dropped this week, despite a stronger Australian dollar and a lack of new fleece business…Read More

Sheep Central, August 28, 2026

Farrell parries Nationals call for EU free trade agreement changes

COALITION opposition to the Australia-European Free Trade Agreement has prompted Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell to appeal for business support for its ratification by Federal Parliament…Read More

Sheep Central, August 26, 2026

Michell Wool and Endeavour to merge wool buying and broking

AUSTRALIA’S oldest and largest exporter of processed Australian wool, Michell Wool, is merging its direct buying and broking operations with the nation’s second largest raw wool exporter, Endeavour Wool Exports…Read More

Sheep Central, August 17, 2026

Trade

Over-charged, over-regulated and over it – ALEC leader

AUSTRALIA’S peak livestock exporter body is urging the Albanese Government to abandon its push towards full cost recovery for regulatory charges, backing a call for an independent audit of export cost recovery, in this opinion piece by chief executive officer Mark Harvey-Sutton…Read More

By Australian Livestock Exporters Council chief executive officer Mark Harvey-Sutton, August 11, 2026

Lamb prices to continue to follow beef upward

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers have been told the current run of high lamb and mutton prices could extend for up to three years despite global quota restrictions and tariffs, as beef and sheep meat supplies stay limited globally…Read More

Terry Sim, July 9, 2026

UK signals intent to align with EU Deforestation Regulations

THE United Kingdom is looking like adopting regulations similar to the European Union’s Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), that could potentially impact Australian red meat exports into the UK market…Read More

Sheep Central, July 2, 2026

Mooralla Merino story to be told at BestWool BestLamb conference

WESTERN District sheep producers Ricky and Marni Luhrs have contracts for their wool and the eggs from their pasture-raised hens – the next phase in their marketing will be being..Read More

Sheep Central, June 19, 2026

Property

Murray Mallee listings blend sheep, cropping options

MIXED farming country in South Australia’s Murray Mallee is on the market as a family looks to consolidate by selling Heathwell and Yulong, and a couple eyes retirement and lists Taringa Park…Read More

By property editor Linda Rowley, September 8, 2026

UK fund secures two central west Queensland properties

UNITED Kingdom investment fund and asset manager, Viresco Group, is believed to have made its first Australian acquisition, paying around the $21.7 million asking price for two adjoining central western Queensland holdings…Read More

Guest Author, September 4, 2026

Developed properties in WA, Victoria and Queensland feature

SIGNIFICANT well-developed holdings in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia feature in this week’s property review…Read More

By property editor Linda Rowley, September 4, 2026

Diverse potential in recent NSW property offerings

FOUR notable New South Wales properties feature in this wrap-up of interesting recent listings from property editor Linda Rowley…Read More

By property editor Linda Rowley, September 4, 2026

AgCarbon Central

AWI project to verify biogenic carbon flow in wool production

A NEW project to demonstrate a practical, and scalable way for Australian wool growers to measure, model and verify the carbon performance of wool production systems has been funded for two years…Read More

Sheep Central, July 28, 2026

New livestock carbon accounting method to encompass sheep

A PROPOSED new Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme livestock method under development by Meat & Livestock Australia will be applicable to lamb, mutton and beef production…Read More

Sheep Central, April 15, 2026

Microsoft makes another record-breaking soil carbon credit purchase

MICROSOFT has announced another record-breaking purchase of soil carbon credits, striking a deal with US company Indigo Ag to purchase 2.85m credits over 12 years…Read More

Sheep Central, January 19, 2026

“Broad scope”, lack of resourcing holding up soil carbon review

AN independent review of Australia’s soil carbon scheme is expected to be handed down by the end of this year, with a recent carbon conference told that the “broad scope” of the review was holding it up…Read More

Eric Barker, November 12, 2025
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