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Dec 10, 2024 · Atlas Carbon partners with Castletop Farm, NSW + VIDEO. When NSW grazier Scott Michell decided to investigate the soil carbon potential of his farm “Castletop”, he knew he needed to work with a team that understood and could guide him through the key components; soil, grass, grazing management, and the carbon market…
Disquiet lingers despite NSW goat and sheep EID timeline
Dec 4, 2024 · NEW South Wales sheep and goat producers and marketers have been reminded mandatory electronic identification will take effect from 1 January 2025, as some stakeholders continue to oppose the nationwide development.
Weekly property review: Reflections on 2024 and what’s next
Across some regions there had been a price adjustment, while other regions had held firm levels. “Demand is still strong for properties above $40 million, particularly for high quality assets where institutions have already invested, including the New South Wales’ Riverina, north along the Newell Highway and into the Northern Rivers,” he said.
Dunkeld Saxon wool growers win VBC excellence award
Nov 29, 2024 · INTERGENERATIONAL dedication and excellent preparation of quality Saxon wool has won the prestigious Vitale Barberis Canonico Wool Excellence Award for Victorian superfine growers, the Linke family at Dunkeld.
Welsh-Kiwi combo fails in world sheep shearing record bid
Dec 11, 2024 · Three more record attempts coming up. On 18 December at Ferndale Station, Hunterville, New Zealand, Shane Ratima, Jimmy Samuels, Akuhata Waihape are to attempt the three stand strong wool lamb record (1976) set in 2019 …
National survey indicates small lamb turn-off reduction in 2025
Nov 29, 2024 · AUSTRALIA’S latest sheep producer sentiment survey points to only a small reduction in the national lamb turn-off next year and a continuing move out of specialist Merino wool production toward sheep meat and shedding sheep.
Another lacklustre week on wool auction and forward markets
Dec 13, 2024 · “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” – Albert Einstein . IT was another lacklustre week on Australia’s wool auction and forward trading markets, with supply and demand seemingly in balance as the spot market stumbles into the recess.
Hands-on experience helps top young Merino and fleece judges
Oct 2, 2024 · HOMEGROWN experience has helped young Merino sheep and fleece judges achieve success at the national finals in Melbourne this week. The events sponsored by Australian Wool Innovation at the Melbourne Royal Show this week have showcased the next generation of industry leaders, Agricultural Shows Australia said.
Carbon markets: ACCUs soften after remarkably stable year
Dec 13, 2024 · AUSTRALIA’s carbon market has softened in recent weeks after going over $40 for the first time in three years last month. According to the Jarden ACCU benchmark, the market started to fall at the beginning of this month and has been hovering around $38/ACCU for the past fortnight – it peaked at $42.50 in November.
China and the UK lead in Australian ag land foreign ownership
Nov 25, 2024 · CHINESE interests remained the largest foreign owners of agricultural land in Australia last year, but their landholdings have decreased by close to one million hectares compared with two years earlier.