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
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
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
AUSTRALIAN wool growers might vote for a reduced levy for research, development and marketing this year if the proposed biosecurity protection levy was introduced, a Senate committee inquiry was told yesterday…Read More
Terry Sim, April 24, 2024
A PROJECT aimed at redesigning training programs for shearers, wool classers and shed hands will hold in-person consultation workshops across Australia next month…Read More
Sheep Central, April 24, 2024
LIGHT to moderate rainfall impacted parts of the east coast of New South Wales as an upper level trough extended from central Queensland to northern and eastern parts of New South Wales, with rain totals generally below 25 mm…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, April 23, 2024
AUSTRALIA’S proposed wool traceability hub is aiming to achieve mandatory Property Identification Code declaration by all wool growers to facilitate an efficient emergency animal disease response…Read More
Terry Sim, April 22, 2024
LAMBEX, the world’s biggest sheep, lamb and wool forum, today released the program for its 2024 event in Adelaide, South Australia, on 7-9 August…Read More
Sheep Central, April 22, 2024
AFTER a tough 2023, Australian consumer confidence is on the rise; however, it remains patchy, a new consumer survey has found…Read More
Sheep Central, April 22, 2024
A SENATE report on the eradication efforts targeting fire ants in south-east Queensland has highlighted a severe and concerning lack of transparency from the primary organisation responsible for administering the program aimed at halting the spread of this destructive pest…Read More
Emma Alsop, April 22, 2024
THE frustrations of Western Australian sheep farmers battling with low prices and the proposed live export trade phaseout has been highlighted in the recent social media posts of struggling WA farmer Wayne Smith…Read More
JOB demand in the agriculture sector has weakened, but there was a slight improvement in candidate availability and job interest since mid-2023, a study has found…Read More
Sheep Central, April 19, 2024
