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Western Australia hit hard by lack of confidence in sheep market

Substantial declines forecast for sheep flock in WA – Sheep Producers Intentions Survey.

Mark Saunders
A national survey of sheep producers has shown a lack of confidence in the industry with breeding ewe numbers declining. Photo: Mark Saunders.

A national survey of sheep producers has shown a lack of confidence in the industry with breeding ewe numbers declining. Photo: Mark Saunders.

THE latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS) has highlighted a lack of confidence in the industry, particularly in Western Australia. According to the May SPIS, sheep producer sentiment has fallen...

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