Leading Sheep

Last updated: November 2006

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Leading Sheep is an education framework for leading the adoption of new technologies and practices to increase the productivity of the Queensland sheep industry.

Leading Sheep aims to do this through sheep producers;

Implementing recognised management systems in response to emerging international requirements.

Adopting enhanced sheep and property management practices.

Improving the profitability and sustainability of their enterprise.

Reducing losses due to predation through integrated pest management control plans.

A number of innovative approaches have been identified as necessary to increase the potential impact of the project. Enhancing communication opportunities through the use of modern technology, engaging youth in regional activities, better understanding of the key profit drivers and enhancing interpersonal skills of individuals will all contribute to the success of the project.

Leading Sheep day success at Goondiwindi
Sheep producers have been challenged to breed more lambs from existing flocks, to capitalize on surging global demand for meat. A combination of better genetics, feeding and management held the key to keeping up with the market for lamb and mutton, producers heard at a successful field day held in Goondiwindi on December 9th. The field day, titled Bred Well, Fed Well, was delivered through Making More from Sheep, a joint initiative of Australian Wool Innovation and Meat and Livestock Australia. It was organised by the Leading Sheep South East Region. Leading Sheep Project Manager Tony Hamilton said the enthusiastic response to the Goondiwindi day showed there was a real thirst for information to improve flock performance. ”Coupled with the terrific season across Queensland and strong prices, we could see some real gains being made by the sheep industry,” Mr Hamilton said. Click here or the full story

Bob Sloss was among many local producers who attended

Part of the large crowd inspecting sheep penned for the event

Garry Rossiter and Charlie Hickson travelled in from Mungindi with Goondiwindi local Tom Archer.

Thallon producer Jim Johnson chats with Rod Avery

Leading Sheep Project Manager Tony Hamilton, DEEDI, Toowoomba, with one of the guest speakers at the Bred Well, Fed Well day, Richard Apps, MLA

Mick Debnam and his daughter Laura came from their Stanthorpe district property to attend

Webinars and documents

Webinar - Pastoral Zone Worm infections Detection and Response (November 2010)

Techlife - Effects of Coopers Paramax Pour-On on Earthworms and Dung Beetles (March 2004)

Leading Sheep regional committees are guided by local producers. Click here to find out about your local committee. Click here to view the latest 'Tracks and Traps' ebook as told by Queensland sheep and wool producers

Download version 1 , 2 and 3 of the Drought Survival Stories e-book series by Queensland sheep and wool producers You can also click here to download the "Sustainability and related certification options for wool growers - final report 2007"