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Can WA processing sector absorb extra sheep under livex ban?

Department of Agriculture advice claiming Western Australia’s meat processing sector can “readily absorb” additional sheep numbers if a live export phase out eventuates has been challenged as “total rubbish” by WA sheep industry representatives. Australian sheep loading onto an export vessel. Documents released under freedom of information include an internal Departmental memo containing talking points […]

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Second cross shorn lambs top $99.60 at Yass | The Land

Other sales included included 131 Poll Dorset/Merino lambs weighing 40.4kg sold by MW and BA Suthern, Berramangra, for $80, Gordon Allen, Yass River, sold 44 Poll Dorset Composite cross lambs weighing 37kg for $72 and Anthony Selmes, Wheeo, sold 196 Poll Dorset Merino cross lambs weighing 39kg for $94. Click to check the original article.

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Santos, Lake Eyre Basin traditional owners in ranger partnership

Santos and its Cooper Basin joint venture partners have announced an investment of up to $12 million over five years in partnership with Traditional Owners on a ranger program that will help them better care for their country, create employment pathways and protect the environment. Click to check the original article.

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EYCI continues its surge, topping 550c/kg for the first time since July

THE Eastern Young Cattle Indicator reached another important milestone this week, passing above 550c/kg dressed weight equivalent as the dramatic rain-driven turnaround in livestock prices continues. The EYCI closed yesterday at 562.8c, its highest level since late July when the wheels really started to fall off the cattle market. The indicator has jumped 78c/kg over […]

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