Sheep

  • Business booms for young farming entrepreneur

    Werneth’s Chloe Mitchell is continuing her family’s contribution to the sheep industry, starting her own business at just 21.

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  • Australia’s sheep flock bounces back

    Auspicious seasonal conditions and the return of China and Europe to the market are underpinning Australia’s national sheep flock rebuilding, a Yeo farmer says.

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  • Pain relief reminder for mulesing

    Agriculture Victoria is reminding sheep farmers that pain relief for sheep mulesing is mandatory, ahead of autumn lambing.

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  • Calls for vigilance after recent rains

    With the recent summer rainfalls, producers need to be alert to barber’s pole worm, a significant parasite of sheep.

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  • Australian sheep numbers up

    Australia’s national sheep flock looks to rebuild this year, with improved seasonal conditions and increased market rates giving the industry a boost after two years of decline.

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  • Tough season for shearers after summer rain

    Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter hopes to wrap up the shearing this week after rain made for a difficult season.

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  • NLIS sheep tag price rises

    Identification tags for sheep and goats will increase in price from this Friday, January 1.

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  • Chant children carrying on tradition

    Six kids are part of the seventh generation in the Chant farming legacy and they’re setting themselves up for success.

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