WA sheep producer says $8.6m package is ‘a drop in the ocean’

AN $8.6 million Western Australian government assistance package for the state’s struggling sheep industry would not go far and was a “drop in the ocean” to what would be needed,..Read More

Terry Sim, April 29, 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

Only selected joined ewe and lamb lines sell better online

ONLINE sheep purchasers paid more for selected lines of scanned in-lamb and joined ewes on AuctionsPlus last week…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

Recruitment: Survey aimed at understanding ag career choices

Latest listings on AgJobs Central recruitment page: General manager, Brisbane Qld (Santa Gertrudis Breeders Association) Livestock partnerships manager, Rockhampton Qld (CQ University) Manager, levied industries (Honey Bees), Wagga Wagga NSW..Read More

Terry Sim, 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

Nominations wanted for the Australian Wool Industry Medal

WOOL Industries Australia is calling for nominations for the 2024 Australian Wool Industry Medal…Read More

Sheep Central, April 29, 2024

WA agriculture to get $8.6 million drought assistance package

PEAK sheep and cattle producer bodies have welcomed an $8.6 million support package for Western Australia’s agricultural industries and rural communities impacted by the current drought conditions…Read More

Sheep Central, April 26, 2024

AWI leads last-minute call for grower submissions on EU labelling

AUSTRALIAN wool growers are being called on to make last-minute submissions to consultation on proposed European product environment footprint labelling rules for apparel and footwear that would favour synthetic over woollen garments…Read More

Terry Sim, April 26, 2024

Paraway Pastoral to hold ‘Net Zero: Better for Business’ field day

ONE of Australia’s largest sheep producers Paraway Pastoral will hold a free ‘Net Zero: Better for Business’ field day at its Victorian Wimmera property Barton Station next month…Read More

Sheep Central, April 26, 2024

Applications extended for NFF’s female leadership program

WOMEN wanting to increase their leadership skills and contribute to narrowing the gender gap in agriculture still have time to apply for the National Farmers’ Federation flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. ..Read More

Sheep Central, April 26, 2024

China and India supply contracts help lift wool auction market

AUSTRALIA’S wool auction market lifted this week, led by increases in fine and medium Merino fleece prices…Read More

Sheep Central, April 26, 2024

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