Although the NRI recorded very little movement for the week, there was infact considerable market activity. Micron became the major focus for buyers with most interest in the finer types, which … [Read more...]
Spring Field Day
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and CSIRO have teamed up with two local farming enterprises to put on a Spring Field Day on Tuesday 10th October in Canowindra. At “The Pines” owned by … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
After the rises and falls of recent sales, the Wool Market had an uneventful week leaving the NRI to close 9 cents dearer at 1599. Noticeably the gradual increase in high mid break wools has left … [Read more...]
Spring Has Sprung
Spring has definitely sprung, the days are lasting longer and the sun is shining, the paddocks are full of beautiful colour and it feels like everything is coming back to life after a cold winter. … [Read more...]
The Best Rams Ewe Can Get
Robbie and Maureen Lawrence and Charles and Kylie Lawrence from Goonigal Poll Dorsets held their 2nd Annual Ram Sale on Tuesday at the Canowindra Showground. Bill Brien from Allan Gray and Co ran the … [Read more...]
Flock Protection Using Alpacas
During the last ten years there has been a surge of interest in using alpacas to guard flocks of sheep and goats against predator attacks on newborn lambs and kids at a time of increasing commercial … [Read more...]
RECORD DRY JULY
A record dry July has put pressure on struggling winter crops and the prospects for summer crops in some areas across the state. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Seasonal Conditions … [Read more...]
LAMBING DATA NEEDED
The NSW Department of Primary Industries are collecting data as part of a national lambing density project funded by AWI and MLA. The DPI are asking producers who pregnancy scan their ewes for … [Read more...]
Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update
The wool market experienced dramatic rises this week as buyers fought hard to secure their share of a limited selection. The tone was set on the first day from the opening hammer, with prices across … [Read more...]
Breeding Excellence
Ridgehaven Poll Dorsets is a family run stud, located at Cudal. Their aim is to breed rams that sire profitable prime lambs for the lamb producer. With a focus on combining visual traits such as … [Read more...]