Government policy concerns undermine sheep farmer confidence
Sep 16, 2024 · SHEEP producer confidence took a leap forward this quarter on the back of an improved seasonal outlook and commodity prices, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey.
Lamb prices boosting confidence and first cross ewe values
5 days ago · CONFIDENCE in the lamb job is starting to reappear after the release of early 2025 contracts — around 850c/kg — by processors provided the ability to manage margin. In turn this has reintroduced demand on store lambs. Phil Butt, Butt Livestock and property, Yass had his annual circuit sale for ...
Opinion: What does the future hold for Australia's live sheep trade ...
Nov 11, 2024 · LET’S strip back the political rhetoric and activist hype and take a cold, hard look at the live sheep export trade. In its heyday, in the 1980s and 90s, there were 10-12 large livestock carriers (70,000-110,000 sheep per ship) shuttling back and forth delivering sheep from Australia to the Middle East.
Keep the Sheep petition signatories exceed 100,000
Sep 11, 2024 · THE number of signatories backing the Keep the Sheep campaign against the Albanese Government’s phaseout of live sheep exports by sea climbed above 100,000 this morning, a day after a convoy of trucks along with farmers and rural people from across Australia converged on Canberra for the National Farmer Rally.
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6 days ago · Atlas Carbon partners with Castletop Farm, NSW + VIDEO. When NSW grazier Scott Michell decided to investigate the soil carbon potential of his farm “Castletop”, he knew he needed to work with a team that understood and could guide him through the key components; soil, grass, grazing management, and the carbon market…
Lamb producers' share of retail spend increases - Sheep Central
Nov 13, 2024 · RISING saleyard prices for lamb have lifted the producers’ share of the retail dollar higher in the September quarter, with market conditions pointing to a continuing positive trend. Episode 3 analyst Matt Dalgleish has reported that stronger saleyard prices have lifted the lamb price index 19 ...
Forward wool trading market remains flat as auction prices stall
Dec 6, 2024 · FORWARD wool markets lingered unchanged as the auction market again surprised, but not in a good way. A solid opening on Tuesday buoyed by a strong USD indicated a continued positive run to the Christmas recess. However, Wednesday delivered nothing but disappointment, as the majority of Merino ...
Organic probiotic success with lambs in feedlot trial
Sep 16, 2024 · A SMALL-SCALE trial with an organic probiotic has resulted in a 25 percent increase in lamb liveweight gain, while also reducing methane intensity by 30pc.
Follow Keep the Sheep’s lead to educate our city cousins
Nov 8, 2024 · IT really is time for all of us in the country to start to drive the education of the city dwellers about agriculture’s importance. Our reliance on the education system has failed miserably with the ag programs not able to cut through to enough numbers.
Labor’s live sheep trade ‘transition’ is leaving farmers behind
Oct 10, 2024 · TODAY marks three months since the legislation to end live sheep exports by sea by May 2028 came into effect. The industry and farmers remain in the dark about the Albanese Government’s transition plans and funding package details.