Shearing

SHEEP

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

SHEEP

Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

15 March 2024

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WA growers invited to biological wool harvesting demo

A new biological wool harvesting process will be demonstrated in WA.

29 September 2023

SHEEP

Dealing with wet and damaged wool can be tricky

Keeping sheep dry is key to wool quality. at shearing

10 June 2022

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Wool harvesting innovations from AWI

A key priority for AWI is to encourage the development of new technological innovations.

09 June 2022

SHEEP

Farm accommodation planning permit scrapped in Victoria

Easing of accommodation planning rules for Victorian farmers

27 September 2021

SHEEP

NFF calls out "ill-informed" AWU

Peak farming body says shearers are fairly paid

25 January 2021

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AWI is working hard to make wool harvesting better

Strong team culture in a well-run shearing shed is why people love the wool industry.

11 January 2021

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Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.