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Chris Howie: Fuel prices may impact short-term trading opportunities after rain

It has become apparent that continued rain, fantastic fattening feed and a shortage of lambs due to the two-year drought in the south is seeing producers holding lambs normally sold as stores, Chris Howie says in this month’s column…Read More

Chris Howie , October 23, 2026

NSW police arrest four men over alleged sheep thefts

FOUR men have been charged over alleged illegal hunting following a joint operation in New South Wales’ central west region, according to NSW Police…Read More

Sheep Central, October 22, 2026

Recruitment: Six key elements in effectively managing staff

Here are six key elements that business managers, owners or leaders need to think about as they go about their day-to-day activities, in order to positively manage staff and help develop them into a high-performing team…Read More

Sheep Central, October 23, 2026

QWool’s $775m wool processing plan is ‘not just a vision’

QUEENSLAND and Tasmania are ranked as Australia’s lowest wool-producing states – but that hasn’t stopped grower-backed start-up QWool from thinking big…Read More

Sheep Central, October 21, 2026

Vote on levy resolutions ahead of MLA’s 2026 AGM

GOAT and grass-fed cattle levy payers are encouraged to vote on proposed levy changes ahead of Meat & Livestock Australia’s 2026 annual general meeting…Read More

Sheep Central, October 20, 2026

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

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