Kristen Frost
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Crookwell, NSW, Australia
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Sheep, lamb prices continue erratic behaviour
Sheep market driven by weather as prices continue erratic behaviour. → Read More
Breeding trends shift according to new online selling platform synopsis
Online selling platform analysis reveals breeding trends have changed due to climatic conditions and change in demand. → Read More
Wool quality compromised as wet weather wreaks havoc on young Merinos
Water stained and unscourable volumes continue as young sheep bear the brunt of seasonal extremes. → Read More
MLA's plan to reclaim trolley space for lamb
'New lamb occasions' marketing tactic to help Aussies's rekindle their love for our national dish. → Read More
Wool industry in the midst of number of challenges
AWI heads say shortage of shearers remains wool industry's critical issue. → Read More
Digital traceability system launch anticipated to give Australian wool "the edge"
Rollout of highly anticipated eBale technology set for July 2023. → Read More
Wet weather causes backfill at saleyards as price disparity comes down to quality
Wagga Wagga experiences record yarding as wet weather causes backfill at saleyards. → Read More
Is the wool price decline likely to influence breeding decisions?
Analysts predict an unlikely chance of expansion of Merino flock as wool market struggles. → Read More
Wet weather continues to trouble sheep producers
Producers expected to battle with internal parasites, flystrike and suppressed growth rates as relentless wet weather continues. → Read More
Prices hold as wet weather holds back new season lambs
Prices hold form as weather holds back supply of new season lambs for sale. → Read More
Greater transparency created by producer's uptake of better farming practices
Producers put animal's welfare first as they meet industry expectations. → Read More
Weaker demand for lamb in the US as a recession looms
Headwinds on the horizon for Aussie export prices as US lamb prices collapse. → Read More
Mutton has taken a nosedive, but opportunities are knocking for producers
Opportunity knocks for producers who are keen to build their sheep numbers as mutton prices flounder. → Read More
AWI pledge 10.5 million to wool harvesting industry over next three years
AWI committed to more shearer funding over the next three years to assist troubled industry. → Read More
Rain, shearer shortages reins back lamb industry
Rain, shearer shortages rein in lamb industry towards a sizeable hold off until 2023. → Read More
Interruption to wool supply as rain deluge across eastern states continues
Moving bales from farm to wool stores has been disrupted on the back of the big wet across prime wool growing areas. Rain induced interruptions to supply are plaguing wool producers just as the eastern market indicator (EMI) lifted for the first time in 12 weeks. → Read More
Traceability taskforce created to help eIDs to 'go live' by 2025
All systems could be up and running with a majority of animals tagged by January 1, 2025. → Read More
State by state: When will new season lambs hit their heights?
Continual wet weather weighs on timing of new season lamb supply heights. → Read More
Spring flush and weakening economic backdrop bears down on the greasy wool market
Wool market continues downward spiral as spring doldrums take hold against a weakening economic backdrop. → Read More
Strike now - industry specialists urge producers to treat now for peak blowfly resistance this summer
Experts urge producers to "understand dicyclanil resistance" in order to achieve the longest period of protection possible. → Read More