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Australian delegates reject US lamb industry damage claims

AUSTRALIA’S representatives at an American global safeguard investigation hearing into lamb imports have argued that United States processors and companies had to use imports meet demand and be successful…Read More

Terry Sim, October 19, 2026

Recruitment: Future Force program helps students build ag careers

SEVENTY Queensland secondary students are one step closer to careers in agriculture after completing the Future Force Ag Intensive School, gaining nationally recognised qualifications, industry connections and hands-on experience across two regional locations…Read More

Sheep Central, October 19, 2026

Strong uptake of EID for sheep and goats in NSW saleyards

NEW South Wales saleyards are playing a key role in the successful rollout of electronic identification for sheep and goats, with strong uptake across the supply chain ahead of mandatory requirements from 1 January next year, according to NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty…Read More

Sheep Central, October 15, 2026

Wild dog control needed in national parks to protect livestock and native animals

The case for controlling wild dogs in national parks is the same for both farmers and environmentalists, or at least it should be according to the NSW Farmers Association…Read More

Lydia Burton, October 14, 2026

Australia’s winter crop harvest forecast ‘large but lower’

Australia’s winter crop is set to come in down on last year’s bumper harvest, but still at historically-high production volumes, according to Rabobank’s just-released 2026/27 Australian Winter Crop Forecast…Read More

Sheep Central, October 14, 2026

NSW Govt Bill to establish first independent Office of Animal Welfare

In a move to strengthen transparency and accountability of organisations responsible for enforcing animal welfare laws in New South Wales, the State Government introduced a Bill to Parliament yesterday to establish the state’s first independent Office of Animal Welfare…Read More

Sheep Central, October 14, 2026

Australia-China red meat partnership strengthens through industry exchange

Australian and Chinese red meat industry leaders have reinforced their commitment to long-term collaboration and mutual cooperation following a week-long industry exchange across China…Read More

Sheep Central, October 14, 2026

Livestock SA seeks Q Fever vaccination support

SOUTH Australia’s peak livestock body, Livestock SA, is seeking State Government support to introduce a targeted subsidy for Q fever testing and vaccination…Read More

Sheep Central, October 12, 2026

Royal warrant knitter to lead Campaign for Wool

ROYAL warrant knitwear manufacturer Ian Maclean has been appointed Campaign for Wool chairman to replace the late Peter Ackroyd. The appointment was announced during Wool Month in October, when the..Read More

Sheep Central, October 12, 2026

Locust surveillance starts in Victoria’s Wimmera region

LOCUST surveillance has started in high risk areas of the Wimmera catchment in Victoria as hatchings continue in the Mallee region…Read More

Sheep Central, October 9, 2026

Recruitment: What exceptional bosses regularly tell their staff

WHETHER you’re managing a large commercial feedlot with 30 livestock and mill staff, or a small cattle enterprise with a crew of only one or two, your employees’ success depends on your leadership…Read More

Sheep Central, October 9, 2026

Coalition and NFF put an agricultural visa on the agenda

FEDERAL Coalition plans to establish a purpose-built agricultural visa by 2030 and eliminate the current ballot system and caps for second and third year Working Holiday Maker visas have been welcomed by the National Farmers Federation…Read More

Sheep Central, October 6, 2026

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