Victorian wool grower raises integrity scheme concerns
Dec 13, 2024 · Sheep Central asked Mr Grave whether the inconsistencies highlighted by Mr Blake were important enough to require correction and if they compromised the integrity of SustainaWOOL audits.
National survey indicates small lamb turn-off reduction in 2025
Nov 29, 2024 · AUSTRALIA’S latest sheep producer sentiment survey points to only a small reduction in the national lamb turn-off next year and a continuing move out of specialist Merino wool production toward sheep meat and shedding sheep.
Weekly property review: Reflections on 2024 and what’s next
Across some regions there had been a price adjustment, while other regions had held firm levels. “Demand is still strong for properties above $40 million, particularly for high quality assets where institutions have already invested, including the New South Wales’ Riverina, north along the Newell Highway and into the Northern Rivers,” he said.
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.
Welsh-Kiwi combo fails in world sheep shearing record bid
Dec 11, 2024 · Three more record attempts coming up. On 18 December at Ferndale Station, Hunterville, New Zealand, Shane Ratima, Jimmy Samuels, Akuhata Waihape are to attempt the three stand strong wool lamb record (1976) set in 2019 …
Lamb, mutton, beef and goat meat set export records for 2024
Jan 10, 2025 · Last year was the largest year for Australian red meat exports in history, with records set for beef, lamb, mutton and goatmeat. For the 12 months ended 31 December, Australia exported 2.24 million tonnes of red meat to 104 countries, representing the largest volume ever exported.
JBS Brazil plant closures to underpin future mutton prices
Dec 11, 2024 · THE closure of 11 JBS beef plants in Brazil this week is expected to further underpin the strong global demand for Australian sheep meat, especially mutton, according to Global AgriTrends analyst and trader Simon Quilty.
AWU and shearing contractors body agree on national regulator
Nov 22, 2024 · AUSTRALIA’S peak shearing contractor body has given qualified support to a union proposal for a national industry employer regulator, but rejects a ‘poverty wages’ claim.
Carbon markets: ACCUs soften after remarkably stable year
Dec 13, 2024 · AUSTRALIA’s carbon market has softened in recent weeks after going over $40 for the first time in three years last month. According to the Jarden ACCU benchmark, the market started to fall at the beginning of this month and has been hovering around $38/ACCU for the past fortnight – it peaked at $42.50 in November.
Scanned ewes and crossbred lambs sell well on AuctionsPlus
Dec 9, 2024 · CLEARANCES fell but remained strong in several categories as AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb listings lifted 26 percent to 77,281 head last week.