Sheep Industry News: Australia
15 March 2022

Australia's world-first Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has today announced a series of new appointments to its leadership, including Dr Scott Williams as Chair (photo) and four new members...
26 July 2021

Australia’s herd of cattle livestock contribute over $12 billion to our economy per year. Sheep contribute over $6 billion....
21 April 2021

Sheep Producers Australia and WoolProducers Australia have today released the world first Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF)....
10 January 2021

This year has been a year like no other. A global pandemic, a worldwide recession, drought-breaking rain, a tumbling wool market and a difficult trade environment are just some of the factors...
06 January 2021

November was another challenging month for Australian red meat exports, with tight supply of livestock impacting exports, particularly beef and mutton....
23 December 2020

Meat and Livestock Australia has published the October results of the MLA and AWI Wool and Sheepmeat Survey. The survey, which is run three times a year, had 1,678 participants across 2,495 different...
15 September 2020

It is remarkable to reflect on the myriad of circumstances that have faced Australia’s export industry over the past year. ...
27 August 2020

Artificial insemination using the world's oldest known viable semen has a successful impregnation rate in sheep equivalent to recently frozen samples, in research from Associate Professor Simon...
10 April 2020

The Australian wool market showed signs of improvement in this series, recording overall increases in all merino fleece types. Brokers actively encouraged only genuine sellers to enter the market,...
02 April 2020

Australia - Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) supports the appointment of an International Freight Coordinator General and a $110 million dollar promise by the Australian government to fly Australian...
30 March 2020

Australia - The Cattle Council of Australia, Sheep Producers Australia and Wool Producers Australia are backing industry-wide steps to keep saleyards open while preventing the spread of COVID-19...
20 March 2020

By any measure, the control of wild dogs and other predators is an important issue for agriculture, writes Stephen Crisp, acting CEO, Sheep Producers Australia. ...
13 March 2020

A new project is looking at how Australian producers can ramp up their on-farm surveillance to get prepared for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)....

The Australian wool market resumed this week after an unprecedented event forced the cancellation of sales in Week 35....

The latest agri benchmark report commissioned by MLA, examines sheep and beef production in Australia, as well as some of our largest global competitors....
29 September 2016

AUSTRALIA - The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to increase to $58.4 billion in 2016-17, according to the latest analysis released in the Agricultural Commodities report...
20 September 2016

AUSTRALIA - Livestock export industry representatives have said they worked proactively in key Eid al Adha festival supply chains in the Middle East where Australian sheep have been detected...
16 September 2016

UK - The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is encouraged to see activity already taking place to negotiate trade agreements for when the UK leaves the European Union – but is seriously...
24 August 2016

AUSTRALIA - The Sheepmeat Council of Australia has launched a new professional development opportunity for sheepmeat producers and others in the industry to build leadership skills and develop...
01 July 2016

AUSTRALIA - Australia’s sheepmeat peak industry body, the Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA), has called on all political parties and independents to reaffirm their commitment to Australian...
19 April 2016

AUSTRALIA - A Blueprint for the South Australian sheep industry, which aims to increase value and maintain international competitiveness has been launched....
18 March 2016

AUSTRALIA - Implementing electronic identification (eID) and individual measurement has delivered both immediate and ongoing financial returns for Geurie, NSW, sheep producer, Eric Harvey....
14 March 2016

AUSTRALIA - The popular RamSelect app, which assists sheep breeders to select superior genetics specifically matched to their flock needs, has been awarded a prestigious CRCA Excellence in Innovation...
26 January 2016

AUSTRALIA - Australia Day lamb connoisseurs will this week be treated to an array of never before seen cuts as innovative chefs and retailers design new recipes to showcase the flavours of our...
31 December 2015

AUSTRALIA - Australian over-the-hook goat indicators remained at record levels during 2015, assisted by strong international demand, a lower A$ and tighter supplies over the winter months, according...
07 December 2015

AUSTRALIA - Farmers have expressed concern at the recently appointed Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC)....
01 December 2015

AUSTRALIA - During the first ten months of 2015, Australian exports of sheepmeat into the South East Asia (SEA) region (comprising Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam,...
20 November 2015

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Veterinary Association and Animal Medicines Australia are joining forces to develop best practice antibiotic prescribing guidelines for livestock and horses....
19 November 2015

AUSTRALIA - The South Australian Sheep Advisory Group (SASAG) is seeking producer feedback on the future investment priorities of the SA Sheep Industry Fund (Fund) and the contribution rate to...
06 November 2015

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) has said the sector is enjoying a period of sustained growth, shown in the latest export figures....