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Sheepmeat NewLivestock Auctions

Cassilis grazier an AWEX classing finalist

Cassilis grazier an AWEX classing finalist

Two years ago, Kristen Hegarty turned her hand to wool classing and became one of only 11 finalists in the nation-wide AWEX Graduate Wool Classer competition.

Taking shape: Australia's largest genomics centre under construction

Taking shape: Australia's largest genomics centre under construction

The $11 million facility will allow Neogen Corporation to consolidate its operations.

New AWI director Georgia Hack to bring fashion retail expertise to board

New AWI director Georgia Hack to bring fashion retail expertise to board

Retail marketing expert Georgia Hack is ready to bring a global fashion perspective to the AWI board.

Fox hunt falls short of the million scalp mark

Fox hunt falls short of the million scalp mark

You can blame pandemic travel restrictions for Victoria falling short of one million fox scalps collected in the only government reward scheme of its type in Australia.

Taking shape: Australia's largest genomics centre under construction

Taking shape: Australia's largest genomics centre under construction

The $11 million facility will allow Neogen Corporation to consolidate its operations.

Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

The Federal government is launching an investigation into the finances of Australian Wool Innovation.

Divided opinions about NWD changes

Divided opinions about NWD changes

The managing director of a major wool broker has criticised recently announced changes to the National Wool Declaration.

Women make their move in the shearing sheds

Women make their move in the shearing sheds

Previously it was rare to find women in the shearing sheds, but nowadays they make up a large percentage of the workforce.

Val Byers is still shearing 36 years later, as industry evolves and more women are seen

Val Byers is still shearing 36 years later, as industry evolves and more women are seen

Fighting to learn to shear, after not being allowed to learn, Val Byers says she now has finally got some respect from her work mates.

Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

The Federal government is launching an investigation into the finances of Australian Wool Innovation.

Fox hunt falls short of the million scalp mark

Fox hunt falls short of the million scalp mark

You can blame pandemic travel restrictions for Victoria falling short of one million fox scalps collected in the only government reward scheme of its type in Australia.

Women make their move in the shearing sheds

Women make their move in the shearing sheds

Previously it was rare to find women in the shearing sheds, but nowadays they make up a large percentage of the workforce.

New AWI director Georgia Hack to bring fashion retail expertise to board

New AWI director Georgia Hack to bring fashion retail expertise to board

Retail marketing expert Georgia Hack is ready to bring a global fashion perspective to the AWI board.

Val Byers is still shearing 36 years later, as industry evolves and more women are seen

Val Byers is still shearing 36 years later, as industry evolves and more women are seen

Fighting to learn to shear, after not being allowed to learn, Val Byers says she now has finally got some respect from her work mates.

Challenges set by judge

Challenges set by judge

Sheep judge advocates the use of a larger footbath to reduce feet health issues with sheep

Primeline ewes sell online to a top of $390

Primeline ewes sell online to a top of $390

Primeline ewe lambs straight off mum averaged $211 at this week's AuctionsPlus sale

Divided opinions about NWD changes

Divided opinions about NWD changes

The managing director of a major wool broker has criticised recently announced changes to the National Wool Declaration.

Wool NewLivestock Auctions

Cassilis grazier an AWEX classing finalist

Cassilis grazier an AWEX classing finalist

Two years ago, Kristen Hegarty turned her hand to wool classing and became one of only 11 finalists in the nation-wide AWEX Graduate Wool Classer competition.

Women make their move in the shearing sheds

Women make their move in the shearing sheds

Previously it was rare to find women in the shearing sheds, but nowadays they make up a large percentage of the workforce.

New AWI director Georgia Hack to bring fashion retail expertise to board

New AWI director Georgia Hack to bring fashion retail expertise to board

Retail marketing expert Georgia Hack is ready to bring a global fashion perspective to the AWI board.

Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

The Federal government is launching an investigation into the finances of Australian Wool Innovation.

Opportunity knocks for wool as pandemic eases

Opportunity knocks for wool as pandemic eases

Wool could be a big winner from a post-pandemic fashion revolution.

Val Byers is still shearing 36 years later, as industry evolves and more women are seen

Val Byers is still shearing 36 years later, as industry evolves and more women are seen

Fighting to learn to shear, after not being allowed to learn, Val Byers says she now has finally got some respect from her work mates.

Divided opinions about NWD changes

Divided opinions about NWD changes

The managing director of a major wool broker has criticised recently announced changes to the National Wool Declaration.

Sales NewLivestock Auctions

First-cross ewes reach $538 high in fluctuating Naracoorte sale

First-cross ewes reach $538 high in fluctuating Naracoorte sale

NARACOORTE cemented its reputation as holding the country's showpiece first-cross ewe sale, with the national record broken once again last Thursday.

Merino ewes sold to $382 at Jerilderie| Photos

Merino ewes sold to $382 at Jerilderie| Photos

For their November store sheep sale, Elders Jerilderie, yarded 6450 mixed age ewes, and young Merino wether lambs last Friday.

Not quite $400 for lamb | Market Murmurs

Not quite $400 for lamb | Market Murmurs

As lamb prices remain high, what's in store for the industry as we hit the final quarter of this year.

Ewe beauty: more lamb highs

Ewe beauty: more lamb highs

A national online record price was set for Merino ewe lambs last week.

Merino ewes at Jerilderie sell for $450, wethers $184

Merino ewes at Jerilderie sell for $450, wethers $184

Steady demand for Merino ewes at Jerilderie.

Shedding sheep spike amid shearer shortage

Shedding sheep spike amid shearer shortage

Farmers are being drawn to the shedding breeds to avoid the management hassle of shearing, crutching and flystrike in longwool sheep.

Take a long view on lamb prices | Market Murmurs

Take a long view on lamb prices | Market Murmurs

Highlights from The Land's markets desk - lamb market slips, but heavy steers hit another record.

Sheep Studstock NewLivestock Auctions

Glenwood Park top ram proceeds to Mark Hughes Foundation

Glenwood Park top ram proceeds to Mark Hughes Foundation

It was the first time the Maddens had sold Border Leicester rams, and they cleared all along with all Poll Dorsets.

Anneleigh rams to $4200 top and $3111 average

Anneleigh rams to $4200 top and $3111 average

Stud principals Iain and Kristie Ford offered and sold 140 rams as well as an extra 20 Poll Dorset sire prospects that were put through the ring after the sale.

First-cross ewes reach $538 high in fluctuating Naracoorte sale

First-cross ewes reach $538 high in fluctuating Naracoorte sale

NARACOORTE cemented its reputation as holding the country's showpiece first-cross ewe sale, with the national record broken once again last Thursday.

Lambpro sells all 1366 rams in two-day sale event

Lambpro sells all 1366 rams in two-day sale event

As the sheep industry changes and evolves, Tom Bull said the driver of many producers' businesses moving forward is a focus towards high quality lamb, and this is being driven by a new generation of farmers.

Hillden Poll Dorset rams average $2394

Hillden Poll Dorset rams average $2394

In all the Frost family sold 151 of 153 rams at their 35th annual Hillden Poll Dorset ram sale, Bannister.

Locals drive rams to $3300 at Bo-Bar Poll Dorsets

Locals drive rams to $3300 at Bo-Bar Poll Dorsets

Bo-Bar stud principal Jamie Ramm said it was the best line of rams they have presented.

Niela Merinos to $5000 top, $2092 average

Niela Merinos to $5000 top, $2092 average

The sixth annual Niela Merino on-property ram sale was held at Laggan on Saturday with strong support from local repeat buyers driving prices to a top price of $5000.

Goats NewLivestock Auctions

Buck sells for $21,000 as several records break during the Cobar Red and Black Goat Sale | Photos

Buck sells for $21,000 as several records break during the Cobar Red and Black Goat Sale | Photos

Vendors, Bunnaloo Black Goat stud, Moama, and Rangeland Red Goat stud, Goodooga, sold 89 bucks and 38 does for an entire sale gross of $582,475.

New England Cheese the product of a life-long passion

New England Cheese the product of a life-long passion

For John and Lia Christensen, the dairy industry has been a life-long passion.

Kalahari Red doe sets $9600 Australian record

Kalahari Red doe sets $9600 Australian record

More records tumble within the goat industry.

Goats dictate major land management changes

Goats dictate major land management changes

Traprock region graziers David and Matt Bartlett have had a major rethink in the way they manage their country.

Hendon Park Boers top $2300 at inaugural Roma sale

Hendon Park Boers top $2300 at inaugural Roma sale

Glenmorgan graziers who have been in goat production for two weeks were the equal top price purchasers at the inaugural Hendon Park Boer goat sale in Roma on Friday.

Queensland bucks sell to $3600 top, $1375 average

Queensland bucks sell to $3600 top, $1375 average

As Queensland's goat industry goes from strength to strength, producers are now focused on boosting the genetics of their herds.

Goats fit coastal country at Taylors Arm

Goats fit coastal country at Taylors Arm

Goats an ideal fit for Mid North Coast producer, with the market growing.

Red buck reaches $12,000 Australian record

Red buck reaches $12,000 Australian record

A Red Boer buck has set a new Australian record of $12,000 selling privately to Tilpa based buyers.