Australia’s peak red meat bodies have called for calm in response to heightened speculation about possible US tariffs on all imports.

The decision by the Australian Senate to force a Federal Government back-down on its plan for an unjustified biosecurity protection levy has been warmly welcomed by Sheep Producers Australia.

As part of its commitment to representing Australia’s sheep industry, Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) will be participating in the upcoming co-design process for the Federal Government’s live sheep exports transition support package says SPA CEO Bonnie Skinner.

Western Australian sheep producer Bindi Murray has been announced as the new Chair of Sheep Producers Australia at today’s Annual General Meeting.

Sheep Producers Australia Chair Andrew Spencer has indicated he will not be seeking reappointment as a board appointed director at November’s Annual General Meeting and will therefore also be stepping down from the Chair’s role.

New funding announced today by Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins for the transition package for the phase out of live sheep export by sea has been welcomed by Sheep Producers Australia as an acknowledgement that government support for the transition is inadequate.

On 10 October, it will be three months since the legislation to end live sheep exports by sea came into effect. The industry and farmers remain in the dark about the Albanese Government’s transition plans and funding package details.

Sheep farms across Western Australia (WA) are undertaking significant destocking and early job losses have started, and yet not a single cent in transition support has left Canberra.

More than 2,000 farmers and a convoy of 40 trucks from across Australia came together on Tuesday to stand united on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra and send a united message to all politicians and political persuasion.

Sheep Producers Australia has long held the position that the policy decisions made for Australian agriculture must be evidence-based, strategic, inclusive, and collaborative.

An article in Sheep Central published on 6 September 2024 makes several claims about Sheep Producers Australia that are incorrect despite...

Sheep Producers Australia is proudly hosting young producers and colleagues from around the world this week in the lead-up to LambEx 2024 to share the story of Australia’s sheep industry and foster relationships that enhance global collaboration