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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Sheep intensions survey points to ongoing decline in confidence in industry

Australian sheep producers’ confidence continues to be impacted by broader climatic and market conditions, according to the latest Sheep Producer Intentions Survey (SPIS).

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Sheep & Lamb, Animal health

Does grazing oats affect ewe and lamb survival?

New research has shown there is no significant impact on ewe and lamb survival from grazing oats rather than pastures.
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Cattle, Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb

Weekly lamb slaughter figures continue to break records

Weekly NLRS lamb slaughter continued to break records throughout 2024, tipping 500,000 seven times. Price disparities between mutt...
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Market Insights, Sheep & Lamb, Exports, Beef

Beef the best performing commodity in 2024: Rural Bank

Commodity prices, production and exports have broadly lifted in the first half of the year, with beef the standout performer in Ru...
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Does grazing oats affect ewe and lamb survival?
New research has shown there is no significant impact on ewe and lamb survival from grazing oats rather than pastures.
Weekly lamb slaughter figures continue to break records
Weekly NLRS lamb slaughter continued to break records throughout 2024, tipping 500,000 seven times.
Beef the best performing commodity in 2024: Rural Bank
Commodity prices, production and exports have broadly lifted in the first half of the year, with beef the standout performer in Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook 2024.
Where the global sheep flock can be found and where's it's going
Discover insights into the global sheep population, including key players like China and Australia. Learn about the shift in sheep meat exports and the competitive landscape for beef exporters.
ABS releases new model for herd numbers
ABS releases new model for herd numbers, showing a significant increase in cattle herd size. Find out how these updated figures impact industry projections and MLA estimates.
600% surge in WA cattle heading East in first five months of 2024
Almost 600% more cattle have been transported from Western Australia to the Eastern States in the first five months of the year, compared to the corresponding period in 2023.
Aussie lamb exports hit record volume
May 2024 saw a new monthly trade volume record set for Aussie lamb exports with 36,703 tonnes swt reported shipped for the month.
The diminishing turn-off options for WA sheep producers
Discover the challenges faced by WA sheep producers as they navigate limited turn-off options, from domestic processing to transporting livestock to the eastern states, and the implications for the industry's future.
What should a live sheep phaseout look like?
Learn about the proposed long-term phaseout process for live sheep export in Australia, including industry consultations, genetic improvements, and market expansions. Explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning the supply chain by May 2028.

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