by | Jun 30, 2024 | Farm weekly sheep, News, Sheep & Goat
In the wake of the live sheep export ban and the seasonal conditions there has been alot of discussion and exampes shared of the stress, anxiety and overall mental toll being experienced by WA farmers, their families, associated industries and rural communities....
by | Jun 27, 2024 | Farm weekly sheep, News, Sheep & Goat
A full senate inquiry into the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Export by Sea) Bill 2024, was voted down twice on Wednesday and Thursday with a majority of just 2 votes after the Bill passed the lower house on Wednesday on the balance of Labor votes, but...
by | Jun 27, 2024 | Farm weekly sheep, News, Sheep & Goat
Esperance-based grower group ASHEEP & BEEF put a spotlight on the future of livestock farming last week.
by | Jun 26, 2024 | Farm weekly sheep, News, Sheep & Goat
The Independent Panel for the phase-out of live exports by sea noted the ACCC had flagged the live sheep export ban could reduce competition if alternative markets were not in place prior to the bans implementation.
by | Jun 25, 2024 | Farm weekly sheep, News, Sheep & Goat
The PGA of WA condemns the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture report on its inquiry into the live sheep export Bill and labelled the whole process a deliberate abuse of the Australian Parliamentary system.
by | Jun 25, 2024 | Farm weekly sheep, News, Sheep & Goat
The Elsom family have claimed two awards for their part in a traceable Merino wool collection.