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WEB6 days ago · THE Victorian Farmers Federation said the ‘green lighting’ of Melbourne’s Airport’s third runway will be an economic boom for Victoria’s agriculture industry and enable the sector to solidify itself as Australia’s most valuable agriculture exporter…. Sheep Central, September 18, 2024.
New National Vendor Declarations now available - Sheep Central
WEBSheep Central July 2, 2020. SHEEP, cattle and goat producers and other value chain stakeholders are reminded that new versions of the Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declarations for all species are now available, identified by version number 0720. The LPA NVD communicates the food safety and treatment status of every animal ...
Australian Sheep & Wool News - Sheep Central
WEB6 days ago · The latest feedbase summary reveals distinct regional differences across the country. When compared with the seasonal conditions averaged over the past eight years, northern Australia including the Barkly tablelands, Gulf & Cape York, and northeast Queensland continues to show TSDM levels well above …
Merino Young Judges vie for national honours - Sheep Central
WEB3 days ago · Sheep Central September 27, 2024. SIX young sheep industry stakeholders will via for the national Merino sheep young judging championship being staged during Melbourne Royal Show next week. The competition aimed to nurture and showcase young people between the ages of 15 and 25 who have …
Lamb and mutton prices to recover in 2024-25 – ABARES
WEBMar 6, 2024 · AVERAGE saleyard sheep and lamb prices in 2023-24 are expected to be lower than in 2022-23, but rise in 2024-25, the latest ABARES Agricultural Conmmodities report has concluded. Reflecting higher turn-off rates and lower restocker demand, the report released this week said lamb saleyard prices are expected to …
Spring reminder to reduce flystrike risk in sheep
WEB3 days ago · Sheep Central September 27, 2024. Sheep producers have been reminded to monitor flocks for signs of flystrike and to take immediate action to ensure the welfare of stock and flock profitability. WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) says it has already received reports of flystrike, due to the combination of ...
Most shearing contractors back 15pc pay rate increase
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · Most members of the Shearing Contractors Association of Australia have adopted a 15pc pay rate increases to help them attract and retain staff from 1 February to 30 March this year. The increase means the pay rates with participating SCAA members would rise to a flock shearing rate of $3.73 a head, to …
US sheep ranchers move to limit Australian lamb imports
WEBAug 9, 2023 · AMERICAN sheep ranchers have started action to limit lamb imports into the United States, just as Australian producers have been hit by lower domestic lamb and mutton prices. The United States is Australia’s largest sheep meat market by value, while China is the nation’s largest market by volume. In …
Boehringer Ingelheim to phase out sheep capsules
WEBSheep Central May 18, 2022. ANIMAL health company Boehringer Ingelheim has decided to phase out its popular sheep capsule range in Australia by the end of 2022. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Australia has confirmed that following a review of the local market, it has made a decision “to optimise its Australian cattle and sheep portfolio ...
Victorian sheep farmer pleads guilty to aggravated cruelty
WEBSheep Central June 26, 2024. A NORTHERN Victorian farmer has pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated cruelty involving sheep, and been fined $2000 and ordered to do 100 hours of community service. Agriculture Victoria said recently at the Kerang Magistrates’ Court, northern Victorian farmer Bruce Cook pleaded guilty to three charges of ...