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Wellard has unleashed on the Labor Government, the Greens and other political parties for failing to support the live export industry. Credit: Ian Geraint Jones, Shutterstock.

Wellard unleashes on political parties in its annual report

Wellard's chairman didn't hold back when addressing the live sheep export ban.

01 October 2024

DPIRD reminds sheep producers to monitor flocks regularly and to treat infected sheep promptly. Photo: DPIRD.

Spring reminder to reduce flystrike risk in sheep

Conditions have been ideal for flystrike in sheep prompting a reminder for producers to be vigilant.

29 September 2024

Animal activists want the term mulesing, a definition widely accepted and defined in the Macquarie Dictionary, to be replaced with "live lamb cutting." Credit: Jenna Santos.

Live lamb cutting? Now we've heard it all.

Animal activists have invented a creative new term for mulesing. And they want farmers to use it.

26 September 2024

Animal activists have come up with a creative new term for mulesing. Credit: THP Creative, Shutterstock.

Animal activists invent absurd new term for mulesing

WoolProducers responds to "sensationalised label" invented by animal rights groups

26 September 2024

The Prime Minster has taken a jab at the Keep the Sheep slogan during an interview with station, 6PR, at the Perth Royal Show. Credit: Shaun F, Shutterstock.

Albanese takes a jab at 'keep the sheep' slogan

Keep the sheep campaigners were left shaking their heads following the Prime Minister's comments.

25 September 2024

The Ram-to-Ewe automated catching pen by Flinn Design won the Machine of the Year Award at Henty Field Days this week. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Automated catching pen wins Machine of the Year Award

Machine of the Year Award goes to the Ram-to-Ewe catching pen.

19 September 2024

LambEx attracted a record crowd last month. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Record crowd drawn to LambEx 2024

More than 1300 people attended LambEx last month.

16 September 2024

University of Adelaide post-doctoral researcher, Dan Barratt, spoke at LambEx in Adelaide last month, about work being undertaken to quantify pain in sheep, as well as the efficacy of analgesia products. Credit: Claire Harris.

Objective measures of pain relief efficacy on the horizon

University of Adelaide’s Dr Dan Barratt discusses ongoing work at the Neuroimmunopharmacology Lab.

16 September 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 Kondinin team.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

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