FINANCE availability, last year’s prices and fodder shortage have all had a direct impact on this year’s Merino ram sales in the south…Read More
AUSTRALIA’S sheep flock peaked at 79.1 million this year, but is expected to fall to 74 million in 2026, according to the latest Meat & Livestock Australia estimates…Read More
Sheep Central, September 4, 2024
AUSTRALIA’S wool production has been forecast to next year fall to a level not seen for four years, but not everyone agrees on the solution to the declining output or even if it is a problem worthy of an industry strategy…Read More
Terry Sim, August 23, 2024
NEW Zealand’s sheep flock is not expected to recover to its level before drought in key livestock regions added to the flock and cattle herd declines from land use conversion into forestry, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand…Read More
Sheep Central, August 23, 2024
YOUNG sheep producers from around the world have been hosted by Australia’s peak industry body in the lead-up to Lambex 2024 — the world’s biggest sheep, lamb and wool forum – that starts in Adelaide today…Read More
Sheep Central, August 7, 2024
The Red Meat Advisory Council has appointed former public servant and banking professional Susan Wakeford as its new chief executive officer, following Alastair James’ resignation…Read More
Sheep Central, August 2, 2024
WESTERN Australia’s flock downturn has been confirmed in the latest Sheep Producer Intentions survey figures, with wool and sheep meat producers surveyed in the state reporting the strongest negative sentiments…Read More
Sheep Central, July 10, 2024
SOUTHERN livestock agents have highlighted the quickly reducing number of finished heavy lambs left in the system, RMA Network chief executive officer Chris Howie said in his latest industry wrap…Read More
RMA Network CEO Chris Howie, July 5, 2024
MINISTER for Agriculture Murray Watt’s touting of Brazil re-opening to Australian sheep meat imports as demonstrating why the Albanese Government is banning live sheep exports has been described as a “red herring.”..Read More
Terry Sim, July 3, 2024
NEW Zealand lamb output is likely to moderate later this year as Australian production increases, according to Meat & Livestock Australia…Read More
Sheep Central, June 28, 2024
WESTERN Australian sheep meat processor Hillside Meat Processors has today offered financial support for the Keep The Sheep campaign launched to retain live sheep exports by sea…Read More
Sheep Central, June 26, 2024
PROCESSORS might have to look at paying more to encourage out-of-season slaughter weight lambs as producers battle increased costs brought on by challenging seasonal conditions, the 2024 BestWool BestLamb conference in Ballarat heard this week…Read More
Terry Sim, June 21, 2024