Sheep Industry News: Australia
23 December 2020
Australian survey: 90%+ of producers to increase or maintain flockMeat and Livestock Australia has published the October results of the MLA and AWI Wool and Sheepmeat Survey. The survey, which is run three times a year, had 1,678 participants across 2,495 different...
15 September 2020
Positive signs for Australian lamb exportsIt is remarkable to reflect on the myriad of circumstances that have faced Australia’s export industry over the past year. ...
27 August 2020
World's oldest sheep semen still viableArtificial insemination using the world's oldest known viable semen has a successful impregnation rate in sheep equivalent to recently frozen samples, in research from Associate Professor Simon...
10 April 2020
Australian Wool Market Ticks UpwardThe Australian wool market showed signs of improvement in this series, recording overall increases in all merino fleece types. Brokers actively encouraged only genuine sellers to enter the market,...
02 April 2020
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) Supports International Air-freight of Australian Red Meat to Global PartnersAustralia - Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) supports the appointment of an International Freight Coordinator General and a $110 million dollar promise by the Australian government to fly Australian...
30 March 2020
Keeping COVID-19 Out of SaleyardsAustralia - The Cattle Council of Australia, Sheep Producers Australia and Wool Producers Australia are backing industry-wide steps to keep saleyards open while preventing the spread of COVID-19...
20 March 2020
Keep feral predators at bayBy any measure, the control of wild dogs and other predators is an important issue for agriculture, writes Stephen Crisp, acting CEO, Sheep Producers Australia. ...
13 March 2020
Goat producers partner for improved animal health surveillance in AustraliaA new project is looking at how Australian producers can ramp up their on-farm surveillance to get prepared for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)....
Australian Market Down After Unplanned Off WeekThe Australian wool market resumed this week after an unprecedented event forced the cancellation of sales in Week 35....
How competitive are Australian beef and sheepmeat producers?The latest agri benchmark report commissioned by MLA, examines sheep and beef production in Australia, as well as some of our largest global competitors....
29 September 2016
Australian Mutton Export Earning Set to Fall, but Wool Expected to RiseAUSTRALIA - The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to increase to $58.4 billion in 2016-17, according to the latest analysis released in the Agricultural Commodities report...
20 September 2016
Australian Exporters Keep Close Eye on Sheep Slaughter During Eid al Adha FestivalAUSTRALIA - Livestock export industry representatives have said they worked proactively in key Eid al Adha festival supply chains in the Middle East where Australian sheep have been detected...
16 September 2016
Post-Brexit Trade Deal with Australia 'Could Threaten UK Sheep Industry'UK - The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is encouraged to see activity already taking place to negotiate trade agreements for when the UK leaves the European Union – but is seriously...
24 August 2016
Sheepmeat Industry Leadership Programme Launched in AustraliaAUSTRALIA - The Sheepmeat Council of Australia has launched a new professional development opportunity for sheepmeat producers and others in the industry to build leadership skills and develop...
01 July 2016
Australian Sheepmeat Industry Outlines Election PrioritiesAUSTRALIA - Australia’s sheepmeat peak industry body, the Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA), has called on all political parties and independents to reaffirm their commitment to Australian...
19 April 2016
South Australian Sheep Blueprint Maps Growth StrategyAUSTRALIA - A Blueprint for the South Australian sheep industry, which aims to increase value and maintain international competitiveness has been launched....
18 March 2016
Strong Return on Investment for EIDs in Australian SheepAUSTRALIA - Implementing electronic identification (eID) and individual measurement has delivered both immediate and ongoing financial returns for Geurie, NSW, sheep producer, Eric Harvey....
14 March 2016
RamSelect Breeding App Wins AwardAUSTRALIA - The popular RamSelect app, which assists sheep breeders to select superior genetics specifically matched to their flock needs, has been awarded a prestigious CRCA Excellence in Innovation...
26 January 2016
New Research to Inform Australians on Lamb Cuts from Heavier CarcasesAUSTRALIA - Australia Day lamb connoisseurs will this week be treated to an array of never before seen cuts as innovative chefs and retailers design new recipes to showcase the flavours of our...
31 December 2015
Goat Prices Soared in 2015AUSTRALIA - Australian over-the-hook goat indicators remained at record levels during 2015, assisted by strong international demand, a lower A$ and tighter supplies over the winter months, according...
07 December 2015
Concern Over Make-Up of Australian Animal Welfare CommitteeAUSTRALIA - Farmers have expressed concern at the recently appointed Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC)....
01 December 2015
Australian Sheepmeat Exports to South East Asia Fall SlightlyAUSTRALIA - During the first ten months of 2015, Australian exports of sheepmeat into the South East Asia (SEA) region (comprising Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam,...
20 November 2015
Australia Develops New Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines for LivestockAUSTRALIA - The Australian Veterinary Association and Animal Medicines Australia are joining forces to develop best practice antibiotic prescribing guidelines for livestock and horses....
19 November 2015
South Australian Sheep Fund Consults on FutureAUSTRALIA - The South Australian Sheep Advisory Group (SASAG) is seeking producer feedback on the future investment priorities of the SA Sheep Industry Fund (Fund) and the contribution rate to...
06 November 2015
Australian Livestock Producers Happy With Export ResultsAUSTRALIA - The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) has said the sector is enjoying a period of sustained growth, shown in the latest export figures....
22 October 2015
More Research Needed on Sheep Disease in AustraliaAUSTRALIA - The impact of Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA), a bacterial disease found in sheep, is the cause of significant losses to the Australian sheep industry, despite the introduction of a vaccine...
09 October 2015
Steady Australia Middle East Exports See Saudi Buying SlipAUSTRALIA – Sheepmeat exports to the Middle East are steady, with major declined in mutton shipments, particularly to Australia’s largest market, Saudi Arabia....
05 October 2015
Australia Wool and Sheepmeat Survey OpensAUSTRALIA – A producer survey to assist farms and industry bodies in making informed business decisions is collecting data this month....
28 September 2015
Wool Prices Slip AgainAUSTRALIA – Wool markets softened further last week after exhibiting some “signs of life”, according to Australia’s industry board....
21 September 2015
Wool Prices Weaken Under Cautionary PurchasingAUSTRALIA – Turbulent markets continued the recent depression seen in the wool markets last week, resulting in a two per cent contraction. ...
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