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Test it: Soil and plant tissue testing can help when it comes to managing stock nutritional needs, Photo: Mark Saunders. Test it: Soil and plant tissue testing can help when it comes to managing stock nutritional needs, Photo: Mark Saunders.
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Supplementation through the seasons

Nuffield scholar demystifies supplementation.

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Careful attention needed during transitions into and out of confinement feeding

Confinement feeding sheep requires constant monitoring and carefully planned nutrition supply.

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Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

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Lamb and mutton prices continue to soften

Lamb and mutton prices have slipped but Rural Bank expects them to pick up later in the year.

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Lateral thinking leads to innovative work towards flystrike management

New UWA paper looks at which sheep odours attract blowflies in a step towards resistance breeding.

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National sheep flock set to decline

Australian sheep flock set to drop 2.9 per cent to 76.5 million in 2024.

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Livestock disembark the MV Bahijah

The MV Bahijah's livestock are being unloaded in WA, as the exporter considers its options.

Test it: Soil and plant tissue testing can help when it comes to managing stock nutritional needs, Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Supplementation through the seasons

Nuffield scholar demystifies supplementation.

18 March 2024

An eye on ewe:  Ewes, especially pregnant ewes require close attention and monitoring in dry times if confinement feeding is being used. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Careful attention needed during transitions into and out of confinement feeding

Confinement feeding sheep requires constant monitoring and carefully planned nutrition supply.

18 March 2024

 MLA reports buyers are offering discounts for unshorn lambs due to the additional cost and effort required for shearing. Image courtesy of Meat & Livestock Australia.
SHEEP

Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

15 March 2024

 Lamb and mutton prices should rebound later this year, according to Rural Bank's latest outlook. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Lamb and mutton prices continue to soften

Lamb and mutton prices have slipped but Rural Bank expects them to pick up later in the year.

12 March 2024

 On the nose:  University of Western Australia’s Graeme Martin has supervised a study looking into which odours from Merino wool attract blowflies. Photo courtesy Graeme Martin.
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Lateral thinking leads to innovative work towards flystrike management

New UWA paper looks at which sheep odours attract blowflies in a step towards resistance breeding.

06 March 2024

 The national sheep flock is set to decline, says MLA. Picture Mark Saunders.
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National sheep flock set to decline

Australian sheep flock set to drop 2.9 per cent to 76.5 million in 2024.

04 March 2024

 All livestock from the vessel MV Bahijah will be discharged this week. Photo credit: Adwo/Shuttershock.com
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Livestock disembark the MV Bahijah

The MV Bahijah's livestock are being unloaded in WA, as the exporter considers its options.

14 February 2024

 Shadow minister for agriculture, Colin de Grussa, said the circumstances following the decision to return the vessel is “either an act of breathtaking incompetence, or cynical political opportunism”, and the responsibility must fall with Murray Watt. Photo credit: The Nationals WA.
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Calls for Watt to be sacked over MV Bahijah debacle

The circumstances following the decision to return the MV Bahijah labelled an "absolute disgrace".

12 February 2024

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.