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Kieran and Terrie Flood, Shelbourne, Victoria CASE STUDY: Victoria Subject: Kieran and Terrie Flood Location: Shelbourne (near Bendigo), Victoria Property size: 450 hectares Average annual rainfall: 450mm Why Merinos? My top three reasons 1. Versatile: can be used for a variety of different breeding purposes and market opportunities 2.

How the right genetics for your flock can improve your bottom line CASE STUDY: TASMANIA Location: Gretna, Southern Tasmania Property size: 5,500 hectares Average Annual Rainfall: 470mm Why Merinos? 1. Best fit for our environment 2. By changing your genetics you can influence the price you receive for wool…

The EU plans to shift to a climate-neutral, circular economy, where products are designed to be more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable, and energy-efficient. As part of these efforts, the European Commission is planning to introduce new sustainability labelling for clothing. This aims to empower consumers when making purchasing decisions and…

Voting for WoolPoll 2021 is open! WoolPoll is open to ALL woolgrowers … Merino producers, mixed farmers or those who only run sheep as seasons allow. If you’ve paid at least $100 in wool levies over the last three years, you’re eligible to vote in WoolPoll…

This handbook has been created to further strengthen trust among the consumers who drive demand for Australian wool. It contains information on sheep health, welfare and biosecurity practices, as well as the exceptional sustainability and traceability processes that support the Australian wool industry. Find out more at www.trustinaustralianwool.com.au…

Queensland may have the lowest sheep flock of any of the Australian states – the AWI estimates 1.9 million, of all breeds, as opposed the the 22.9m in NSW – but the state is punching above its weight in the top-level representation stakes. Read more here >>…

THE year 2020 has thrown up many challenges for farmers – fire, drought, floods, a pandemic, but with adversity comes opportunity and this year there have been plenty of the latter for Merino producers. The challenging year has highlighted the resilience of the breed with meat markets solid throughout…

  CASE STUDY: Tasmania Subject: Josie & Henry Dunbabin Location: Cranbrook,Tasmania Property size: 2400 hectares (leased) Average annual rainfall: 550mm (long term) Why Merinos? My top three reasons 1. Well-suited to environment 2. Low maintenance & low cost3. Profitability…

Stud Merino Breeders Association of Tasmania 5th Annual Campbell Town Merino Ram Sale Saturday 5th December 2020 at 1PM Offering rams from Berriedale, Camelford, Invercarron, Plassey, Rockford, Sally Peak, Trefusis, Weedington Sheep Pavilion Campbell Town Showgrounds. Viewing…

The MLP project is progressing through its data collection as the project tracks 5,500 ewes across their lifetime for wool, carcase and reproduction results. Below are details on where to hear the latest results and how to stay in touch with the project:…