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Producer sentiment declines in sheepmeat sector

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers are feeling less optimistic about the future of the industry according to a new survey, with weather and uncertainty surrounding live sheep export among their chief concerns.

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 New survey shows sentiment about the sheepmeat industry has fallen.  Picture Mark Saunders.

New survey shows sentiment about the sheepmeat industry has fallen. Picture Mark Saunders.

The May Sheep Producers Intentions Survey issued by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) revealed mixed sentiment across the country about the sheepmeat and wool industries...

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