Were you lucky enough to spend a few days away, but found yourself thinking more about the brown water in your tank and troughs and not the blue water at the beach? Would you like to get a photo that shows the trough filling up while you are away? Remember the relief you felt when … Read more
Are you going away for holidays over the Christmas and New Year period? Wouldn’t it be nice to think more about being on holiday than if there is water in the turkey’s nest at home? Have you thought about remote water monitoring? Leading Sheep has talked to producers who have water monitoring systems currently installed … Read more
Are you going away for holidays over the Christmas and New Year period? Wouldn’t it be nice to think more about being on holiday than if there is water in the turkey’s nest at home? Have you thought about remote water monitoring? Leading Sheep has talked to producers who have water monitoring systems currently installed … Read more
Extract showing area of interest. To view the world map and original image on the World Organisation for Animal Health website, (viewed 23 July 2022) click here. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals (buffalo, pigs, cattle, sheep, deer, camelids and goats). It is capable of extremely rapid … Read more
Are you a sheep producer in the Goondiwindi, Lockyer Valley, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Western Downs area? Did you know that you may be eligible to apply for Category B level financial assistance under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)? Have you heard about it and not sure where to start? To help you apply, … Read more
This fact sheet brings together a number of resources that are useful for Queensland sheep producers planning their recovery from drought. Considerations for pasture recovery, animal health, financial position and routine management are discussed.
It can be a busy time leading up to shearing so here is a quick checklist to help make sure you’re well prepared, or to help with delegation to staff.
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
Have you spotted an unknown weed, grass or plant on your property? You can now get accurate and efficient identification online by sending photos of unknown samples directly to industry experts. This infographic developed by Leading Sheep provides helpful tips on where to send images and how to ensure photos are clear to ensure accurate … 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