SHEEP

Merino breeding ewe numbers decreasing

MERINO ewe numbers have dropped, according to the latest Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) sheepmeat and wool survey.

Staff writer
Merino breeding ewe numbers are falling, according to an industry survey. Picture Mark Saunders.

Merino breeding ewe numbers are falling, according to an industry survey. Picture Mark Saunders.

The survey results show that in the last 12 months there has been a significant rise in the number of first cross and composite breeds being used as breeding ewes. The change in the composition of breeding...

Start a free trial to continue reading this article
Already have an account?  
Subscribe now

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

editions

Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

editions

Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

editions

Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

editions

Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.