Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) has established a new mechanism for policy development, replacing four subject specific committees with a single Policy Council.

The announcement last month by the Victorian Premier that Melbourne abattoir and meat processing facilities in metropolitan Melbourne would be subject to workforce capacity restrictions continues to impact the industry and greatly concern producers and processors.

Sheepmeat returns are no accident and there are still risks I Mr Stephen Crisp SPA CEO. In many sheep producing regions sheep producers are counting some wins at present, particularly around the improvement in season, as well as the ability of the processing sector to continue to operate during a pandemic.

Sheep Producers Australia congratulates Mr Stephen Crisp on his appointment as the new  Chief Executive Officer of AUS-MEAT and celebrates his achievements as Chief Executive  Officer of Sheep Producers Australia. 

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the national body representing Australian sheep producers. Mr Chris Mirams has been SPA’s Independent Chair for the past four years, and with his term now concluding SPA is looking to recruit. 

Australians being duped by plant-based labelling. Research published today shows the majority of Australians are being tricked by misleading plant-based protein packaging, and 73 per cent believe clearer labelling standards need to be introduced.

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) welcomes the announcement at parliament this week by Senator Susan McDonald that she has launched a Senate Inquiry into food labelling laws.

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) welcomes the announcement yesterday by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson that the free trade deal with the United Kingdom is the most comprehensive and ambitious in Australia’s history.

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) welcomes Gundagai’s launch of the world-first meat yield and IMF lamb grid and paying producers on lean meat yield, weight, intramuscular fat, and providing feedback on animal health at an individual carcase level last week.

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of $370 million for biosecurity funding, in the lead up to the Federal Budget.

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and WoolProducers Australia (WPA) released the worlds first Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) this week.

“Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) recognises that Australia’s multi-billion dollar red-meat and livestock industries do have biosecurity threats from diseases such as Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD). FMD has the potential to decimate the Australian livestock sector and result in significant market access disruption if allowed to enter and spread.” Stephen Crisp SPA CEO.

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the peak body representing Australia’s sheep production industry. We consider animal welfare to be our highest priority.

Markets, Market Access and Trade Portfolio This interview with Stephen Crisp provides on overview of the MMAT Policy Portfolio. Enjoy the full series here, or link to a specific topic below.

Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) welcomes the extension of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) established by the Australian government in April 2020, to keep international freight routes and flights operating into and out of Australian.

Peak representative bodies WoolProducers Australia (WPA), Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association (ALPA) are reminding those in the sheep industry about ensuring that the sheep they are selling are ready for sale by meeting the requirements of the Fit to Load guide.

The Cattle Council of Australia, Sheep Producers Australia and Wool Producers Australia are backing industry-wide steps to keep saleyards open while preventing the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

The Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) is led by Sheep Producers Australia and WoolProducers Australia, with Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia providing funding together with strategic and secretariat support.