Andrea McKenzie Drought planning is notoriously difficult thanks to the varied and complex nature of droughts and agricultural enterprises. This planning tool is designed to help you document your short term plan, for example, how you intend to approach the next season or 12 months. It focusses on assessing your current position, setting key triggers and identifying strategies … Read more
Lifetime Ewe Management in St George Snakes in the grass? Oh my! Mobile shearing Podcast fans put your hands up Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts 1. Lifetime Ewe Management in St George Do you want to improve your weaning percentage? Producers participating in Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) in other states have … Read more
In episode four of the Around the Camp podcast, hear about how three young merino producers are finding opportunities in the wool industry. To hear the full episode, listen to other episodes or subscribe to the Leading Sheep podcast click here or search ‘Leading Sheep Around the Camp’ in one of the following apps. The Around the … Read more
In this edition Noel O’Dempsey, Leading Sheep Regional Coordinator and Veterinarian, talks about managing rams, ewes and lambs to avoid heat stress and production loss.
New Year New Ewe Difference in the data We’re hiring Calculating your green date Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts 1. New Year New Ewe Check out the events that are on in February – click here! There are SO many awesome topics right across the state – nutrition, farm safety, excel … Read more
Leading Sheep is seeking new members for our Project Advisory Panel for the South and South West regions. If you are submitting an expression of interest, please have a read of the Project Advisory Panel Terms of Reference. Contact: Andrea McKenzie andrea.mckenzie@daf.qld.gov.au
In this edition learn how to mitigate the risk of introducing lice to your property through simple lice checks. Lice can have large economic implications for sheep and wool producers.
In this edition, producers Stuart and Pru Barkla discuss how diversification with sheep has enabled them to maintain their business through the drought. Then DAF extension officer Milly Nolan discusses the key benefits of early weaning lambs. Find information critical to getting into sheep and on how to undertake early weaning.
In this edition read about the importance of worm egg counts and how/when to test, as well as the differences in toxicity of pimelea for cattle and sheep.
Hot sheep Are you storing wool? We want your maggots! Merry Christmas Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts 1. Hot sheep Sheep are usually much smarter than their owners when it comes to hot weather. We persist in working in the hot Queensland sun whilst the sheep are resting in the shade. … Read more