Sheep Producers Australia has endorsed a change in the industry definition of lamb to be the same as the New Zealand definition, based on a formal, industry-wide call for feedback. (more…)
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More communities take the bait and commit to long term pest control
Aerial baiting programs, targeting wild dogs, are being launched across NSW during the next few months in a community-wide, co-ordinated bid to reduce attacks on livestock and protect native fauna. (more…)
New organisation to lead sheep and lamb industry
A new era of leadership in advocacy and governance for the sheep industry started as Sheep Producers Australia officially became the industry body for the nation’s sheep and lamb industry, replacing the former Sheepmeat Council of Australia. (more…)
Ian Wilton new CRC Chair
Ian Wilton has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board of the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC), following endorsement at the annual general meeting. (more…)
First Australian cow to achieve EX97
Fairvale Morty Lady 51, jointly owned by Lisa and Will McKay of Linsand-V Holsteins, Victoria, and Lindsay and Sandra Thompson, Linsand Holsteins, Tasmania, has been recognised by Holstein Australia as the highest classified cow in Australia. (more…)
Producer consultation guides $9.5m in on-farm research
Livestock producers, through consultation with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), have directly influenced the investment of $9.5 million of levy funds into 12 new research, development and adoption (RD&A) projects aimed at building the prosperity of the sheepmeat and grassfed beef sectors. (more…)