Hannah Vicary Is wool more than a winter fibre? Covid19 support packages backing business during viris outbreak How does your cost of production compare with others? Protecting your best friend and your sheep Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts 1. Is wool more than a winter fibre? Many of you may have woken over … Read more
In this edition of Flock Talk we look at shearing shed efficiency and design and the importance of flexible planning.
In this edition of Flock Talk, we hear about how condition scoring ewes helps to determine nutritional wellbeing and allows producers to plan and manage for joining.
For the last few months, Leading Sheep has circulated a series of newsletters summarising what Queensland sheep producers have learnt from the drought. This month we have collated the responses we have received from across the regions to provide a review of the key learnings. Look after yourself, your family and your friends. Plan … Read more
For the last few months, Leading Sheep has circulated a series of newsletters summarising what Queensland sheep producers have learnt from the drought. This month we have collated the responses we have received from across the regions to provide a review of the key learnings. Look after yourself, your family and your friends. Plan … Read more
With much of the state receiving useful rainfall in the last month Leading Sheep would like to share a friendly reminder about the free resources available through our network. Managing Lush Pasture There are significant risks to sheep health associated with the rapid growth of green feed. When turning sheep from dry areas out on … Read more
We are so sorry, our podcast platform is currently being revised and our episodes are unavailable! We hope to resolve this soon. If you are desperate to listen to our podcasts right away, please contact our team by going to the About Us section. For those new to listening to podcasts, we have created a step … Read more
Our first episode, aptly titled ‘Beat the Heat’ features an interview with a leading Queensland producer about ways to better manage your flock during the challenging summer months. Additionally, hear from an experienced wool specialist on shearing times and strategies to determine the best time to shear. The Around the Camp podcast is bound to … Read more
For each of the last four months, Leading Sheep has circulated an email summarising what Queensland sheep producers have learnt from the drought and asking for feedback. Some of these responses are below: David and Sandy Bartlett ‘Dunblane’ Gore: Not to be an eternal optimist and pull the trigger to feedlot or sell … Read more
Ground Cover How to read a forecast AWI & MLA Wool and Sheepmeat Survey We need your help!! Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins 1. Ground Cover Hard to keep – but worth it. This photo shows the stark difference between a paddock that has had significant overgrazing and a paddock completely destocked … Read more