Wool forecast clipped by bad conditions
The national flock is growing, but bad weather in the eastern states and some serious animal health issues
Sheep
29 JUN 2012
Getting the drop on worm resistance
Drench-resistance work, which started almost a decade ago in Western Australia, is proving its worth
Sheep
22 JUN 2012
Future ewe foundation of national flock
Researcher Dr Mark Ferguson is helping guide not just the next generation, but the long-term future of
Sheep
06 JUN 2012
Soft approach delivers some strong results
The Wilkinson family's Challara is all about Merino sheep, but the results they have been able to achieve
Sheep
16 MAY 2012
From latest trend to the traditional
After trying crossbreds, and then making a compromise with Dohnes, Matt Taylor turned back to the pure
Sheep
02 MAY 2012
Trials show trained Merinos can teach others
Having shown Merino sheep can be trained to respond to a combination of sights and sounds, researchers
Sheep
20 APR 2012
Genomics to take Merinos to next level
Genomics could provide the Merino industry with its next big leap forward and extensive research is now
Sheep
20 APR 2012
SRS still rolling along
Dr Jim Watts has devoted almost 40 years to creating what hebelieves will prove to be the true Australian
Sheep
07 MAR 2012
WA lamb production now crucial
Still struggling off the back of the 2010 drought, which saw sheep numbers in Western Australia plummet,
Sheep
07 MAR 2012Genetic key to doubling net profits
With one of southern Australia's premier wool and meat events getting ready to kick-off, more than 60
Sheep
16 FEB 2012Trials track use of shelter by sheep
With increased shearing of ewes just before lambing, many breeds, including Merinos, become more susceptible
Sheep
31 JAN 2012Getting right mix gets right results
Managing risk in Victoria's variable climate is anything but a straightforward business. Farming Ahead
Sheep
31 JAN 2012Wool clobbers cashmere — officially
It has been a long-running battle between sheep and goat breeders about who had the best product. But
Sheep
13 JAN 2012The good oil on flies and lice
Sheep lice are an insidious and costly pest so it is important to find them early to reduce their impact.
Sheep
05 JAN 2012Fashion is a trendy investment
Through AWI, Australia's woolgrowers are direct investors in the world of haute couture. And while the
Sheep
05 JAN 2012True measure of wool's future
After more than 20 years in the doldrums, Australia's wool industry has once again come to life. But
Sheep
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