It's a fine line in superfine studs
Smaller sheep studs are feeling the pinch as the industry profile changes and the pressure mounts for
Sheep
16 JAN 2013
New genetics give rise to new wool fabric
After taking over a small stud flock of Charmac Merinos in 2010, Leon and Sandra Martin are now not only
Sheep
08 JAN 2013
Merryville has a lot of points to prove
When it comes to the superfine wool business Merryville stands on top of the national heap and the man
Sheep
21 DEC 2012
Measured wool approach pays off across the board
Historic TA Field Estates is a wool business embracing every modern tool available to ensure it gets
Sheep
21 DEC 2012
Young guns tackle climate variability
Australian Wool Innovation has recently given three young wool growers the opportunity to join the national
Sheep
30 NOV 2012
Wool still has more to come
Right now the global economy in general and China in particular is damping demand for wool, but Australian
Sheep
21 NOV 2012
Progress in the fight against breech strike
While there is no easy solution for breech strike, sheep producers were recently presented with the latest
Sheep
01 NOV 2012
One small step for you, one giant leap for ewe
Monaro Plains in the high country of NSW is home to the iconic Hazeldean Merino stud and its 147 years
Sheep
01 NOV 2012
Right rams for production and profit
RamSelect is one of the keys to maximising production in flocks. It also ties straight into programs
Sheep
21 SEP 2012
$17 DNA tests in 2012 genomics pilot projects
There are thorny issues and horny issues in the Merino industry, but new access to low-cost DNA tests
Sheep
19 SEP 2012
Changing face of a wool icon
Collinsville-blood sheep run in Australia's tropics, are found in the heart of Tasmanian and Victorian
Sheep
29 AUG 2012
Handling the future of shearing
Working with registered training organisations around the country, over the past 12 months AWI has introduced
Sheep
17 AUG 2012
Managing Merino ewe lambs to conceive and rear lambs
Turning to ewe lambs to increase flock numbers is not the answer for everyone, but Glendemar principal
Sheep
25 JUL 2012
Twice the potential from twice the shearing
As wool producers continue to build their flocks on better seasons and wool prices, there is growing
Sheep
18 JUL 2012
Management training keeps ewes profitable
A ground-breaking livestock production course, conducted on-farm, is helping sheep producers boost profitability
Sheep
11 JUL 2012
Getting back to the pure wool business
Victorian woolgrower Geoff Fisken survived years of drought by diversifying his wool enterprise into
Sheep
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