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Kristen Frost

National Sheep and Wool Writer

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Smart tags set to deliver increased profitability

Smart tags set to deliver increased profitability

Sheep producers will soon be able to join the digital journey with the use of smart tags.

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Growers in no hurry to sell

Growers in no hurry to sell

Woolgrowers in no hurry to sell as market rollercoaster ride continues.

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Lamb exports on the up as economies recover

Lamb exports on the up as economies recover

Despite Covid shaking the export markets up earlier this year, lamb is making a recovery.

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding as bridge between woolgrower to end-user lessens.

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Export consumer demand for lamb remains uncertain

Export consumer demand for lamb remains uncertain

Coronavirus continues to impact on Australia's lamb market as consumer demand remains uncertain.

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Sobering picture for woolgrowers

Sobering picture for woolgrowers

Australian wool prices are unlikely to recover for the remainder of 2020.

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Merino lambs make an entrance

Merino lambs make an entrance

Genetic advancement has seen Merino lambs exceed producers' expectations and projections.

Wool bounces back over 1000c/kg

Wool bounces back over 1000c/kg

Positive movements in wool market sees EMI bounce back, but offerings continue to fall.

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Return of appetite for wool in China

Return of appetite for wool in China

Wool yarn production increases as China's economy returns to health.

Lack of demand, but more wool sold

Lack of demand, but more wool sold

Even with a lack of demand and dramatic drop in prices, more wool has gone under the hammer this season.

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