The wool market recorded substantial increases this week, following the news that Chinese Customs had suspended all greasy wool imports from South Africa, due to an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease … [Read more...]
National Survey To Manage Sheep Parasites
Sheep producers are being urged to participate in a national survey that could change the way the industry manages parasites including worms, flies and lice. A survey of this type has not been … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
This weeks smaller selection of 41,757 bales attracted strong demand. As with recent sales it was those wools possessing favourable additional measurement results that attracted the greatest … [Read more...]
Farm Shaming Website Irresponsible
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has called out the Aussie Farms Map launched last week as an anonymous farm shaming website with no real outcomes for animal welfare. “This website is … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
The final sale of the calendar year saw quantities increase ahead of the recess. 46,003 bales were offered to the trade, and with buyers aware that it was their last major buying opportunity for the … [Read more...]
Making Smart Farming Dreams A Reality
Landholders and community groups can now apply for up to $200,000 under Round 2 of the Smart Farms Small Grants. Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud encouraged Landcare … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
The first weekly increase in over a month was mainly a result of solid gains in the carding and crossbred sectors. The merino fleece market saw mixed results, with all three centres recording … [Read more...]
Harvest Time
The coming weeks will see a lot of seasonal machinery kick in to gear that isn’t used for a large portion of the year. If you have not done so already now is a great time to get the header and harvest … [Read more...]
Support For Calare Farmers And Small Businesses
A newly established Drought Finance Taskforce will leverage resources and share insights on ways in which the Government and banks could further support farmers and small businesses in the Calare … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
Sharp corrections were felt across the board this week, with prices generally falling 50-120 cents. 19 micron and finer suffered the largest reductions, in particular any wool with poor additional … [Read more...]