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Combination drench to combat resistance

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New free app captures eNVDs, health declarations

New free app captures eNVDs, health declarations

Aglive has releaseda free new app that enables producers to manage livestock accreditations and collecting on-farm data

Wool market hits 1566c | Elders

Wool market hits 1566c | Elders

Early stage wool processors around the world kept orders flowing to keep their machinery busy.

Australia world’s largest beef and veal exporter, new report says

Australia world’s largest beef and veal exporter, new report says

A NEW industry report has provides a snapshot of the Australian red meat sector’s economic output and leading performance on the global exporting stage.

Adina reaches a $3600 high price

Adina reaches a $3600 high price

Merinos rams hit a $3600 high, with 34 rams averaging $1559 yesterday at the 17th annual Adina Merino ram sale held on-property at "Overdale", Cooma.

Sydney wool market lifts another 27c/kg

Sydney wool market lifts another 27c/kg

The northern wool market climbed another 27 cents a kilogram in the past week to finish on 1656c/kg.

Dry triggers spike in volume of wool offered

Dry triggers spike in volume of wool offered

Wool production mirrors 2013-14 as the number of bales offered at eastern states’ wool auctions jumps 15 per cent this season.

End of an era for Graziers’ Investment Co

End of an era for Graziers’ Investment Co

AFTER a decade-long battle to claw back from $96 million in debt, Graziers’ Investment Company (GIC) has entered into a Members Voluntary Liquidation.

Rain on the plain boost sales

Rain on the plain boost sales

Just when many of us were wondering if it would rain again before Christmas, some areas managed a nice little drink which helped boost livestock markets.

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Dry triggers spike in volume of wool offered

Dry triggers spike in volume of wool offered

Wool production mirrors 2013-14 as the number of bales offered at eastern states’ wool auctions jumps 15 per cent this season.

Wool market hits 1566c | Elders

Wool market hits 1566c | Elders

Early stage wool processors around the world kept orders flowing to keep their machinery busy.

End of an era for Graziers’ Investment Co

End of an era for Graziers’ Investment Co

AFTER a decade-long battle to claw back from $96 million in debt, Graziers’ Investment Company (GIC) has entered into a Members Voluntary Liquidation.

Wool trade’s cash crackdown

Wool trade’s cash crackdown

Australia's $4 billion wool export industry could face a crackdown on cash transactions.

New Zealand seeks Mumblebone genetics

New Zealand seeks Mumblebone genetics

Buyers from NSW, Queensland, Victoria, and first-time from South Australia, and New Zealand bought the whole catalogue of 200 rams topping at $12,000 to average $2454 at Mumblebone sale.

Sydney wool market lifts another 27c/kg

Sydney wool market lifts another 27c/kg

The northern wool market climbed another 27 cents a kilogram in the past week to finish on 1656c/kg.

Studs’ clearance rates rocket

Studs’ clearance rates rocket

Merino stud principals report sensational clearance rates at ram sales across the country.

Prime Lamb

Aussie white a boost to prime lamb production

Aussie white a boost to prime lamb production

In the quest for perfection the Gilmore family, Tattykeel, Oberon has come up with the goods.

Cheers to Korean lamb boom

Cheers to Korean lamb boom

Mix a Korean comedian with Chinese beer and Australian lamb, and voila, you have a new market for lamb shoulders.

Peak Hill flock’s prime focus on heavy lambs

Peak Hill flock’s prime focus on heavy lambs

Working closely with their local animal production consultant, Greg and Judy Bell turn-off heavy export weight prime lambs at Peak Hill.

Cutlets in Tokyo on the rise

Cutlets in Tokyo on the rise

The Japanese have long been wild about their beef but a subtle marketing strategy is helping grow their appetite for prime Aussie lamb.

Dorpers flourish in tough climate at Cobar

Dorpers flourish in tough climate at Cobar

Robert and Donna Chambers and their daughter Erica, “Osterley Downs”, have been breeding Dorpers for nearly 14 years.

Genomics has measure of eating quality

Genomics has measure of eating quality

Interest in measuring meat eating quality in the sheep and lamb industries is increasing - but how can producers measure it in live animals?

Suckers suit plan at ‘Glendon'

Suckers suit plan at ‘Glendon'

Bede and Narelle Burke use Poll Dorset rams over first-cross ewes at Tamworth.

Te Mana – fatty, healthy and a joy for taste buds

Te Mana – fatty, healthy and a joy for taste buds

It is said to taste heavenly, but what went into creating the breed, brand and luxury Te Mana Lamb product?

Flock growth key to export opportunity

Flock growth key to export opportunity

Australia’s domestic market might be the single biggest destination of Australian lamb but the potential for exports growth is massive, given how little of the product is traded globally.

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Indexing identifies the profit drivers at Congi Station

Indexing identifies the profit drivers at Congi Station

Maximum profitability is the focus for the large fine wool production at Congi Station, Woolbrook.

Increased cut key at Condobolin

Increased cut key at Condobolin

A shift to focus on low-micron Merino wool production is looking to maximise the wool production potential of Clint Ridley's Condobolin flock.

Breeding concept gains lasting genetic influence

Breeding concept gains lasting genetic influence

On a Riverina sheep station the first successful embryo transfers occurred back in 1961.

Breeding better data

Breeding better data

A powerful data set for research and development is being created for the Merino industry.

Heidi heads home to Monaro

Heidi heads home to Monaro

An interest in industry development and sustainability is fueling this young Monaro producer’s ambitions.

A new age beckons for old fashioned mutton

A new age beckons for old fashioned mutton

There is a growing awareness among sophisticated foodies that dry-aged meat from older animals is a delicious experience.

Merriwa money makers

Merriwa money makers

Merino wethers are good money spinners at Hampshire Station, Merriwa.