Just 20 years ago the Australian sheep industry was in dire straits – today its worth more than $8.6 billion per year, an increase of almost 50% compared to 2001.
Sheep industry goes from death-knell to global star
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Moree Dorper sheep farmers set to represent NSW on national stage
A farming family specialising in Dorper sheep who claim the breed’s ‘extreme adaptability’ is inspiring them to prevail during crippling drought conditions, are set to represent NSW at the 2020 National Landcare Awards.
New judges to decide Australia’s best Jersey cows for 2019
Two new judges are expecting to face tough decisions as they assess Australia’s best Jersey cows for 2019.
Dry conditions fuel continued herd contraction
With continued and widespread dry conditions through winter and into spring, female cattle slaughter has remained elevated, prolonging Australia’s ongoing herd liquidation, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Cattle Industry Projections October 2019 Update.
Livestock feed demand puts squeeze on Australian grain
Australia’s grain ‘balance sheet’ is set to materially tighten over the next decade, with increasing demand for grain to feed livestock – coupled with growing human consumption – well outstripping projected supply, according to a recently-released industry report.
Australian bull earns first Holstein Legend of the Breed status and a special final resting place
The legend of Genetics Australia’s bull MEDALLION will live on with a new award and a special resting place for the record-breaker.
Elders Killara Feedlot to host Red Meat 2019 producer tour
Elders Killara Feedlot on the NSW Liverpool Plains at Quirindi will open its gates to red meat producers when it hosts a producer tour as part of Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) flagship industry event, Red Meat 2019 in November 2019.
Click go the shears with more skilled shearers
Victoria’s iconic sheep and wool industry is set to grow even further, thanks to support from the Victorian Government into the state’s highly-skilled shearers.