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Sheep Producers Australia recruiting for three Non-Executive Directors
“Sheep Producers Australia’s role is to advocate for better business outcomes, monitoring investment of producer levies and improving information flow up and down the value chain.
Jun 8, 2023


The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement offers access to the UK market for Australian sheep producers
The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement will deliver benefits and opportunities for many Australian producers. For sheepmeat this means Australia will have access to a tariff-free quota of 25,000 tonnes rising to 75,000 tonnes and tariffs eliminated after ten years.
May 8, 2023


Peak industry bodies attend vessel tour in Perth this week to show united support for live export
The group saw changes to conditions on board vessels, including improved ventilation and increased pen space, and discussed the range of animal welfare indicators that are being developed and used by industry covering animal behaviours, management, and environment.
Apr 14, 2023


Sheep Producers Australia announces new Non-Executive Independent Director
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is pleased to announce that Ms Kerry Harris has been appointed as SPA’s new non-executive Independent Director. SPA’s purpose is to provide strategic leadership for Australia’s sheep industry that supports a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Feb 2, 2023


Sheep Producers Australia welcomes announcement that the Trade deal with India will commence on 29 December
Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the confirmation yesterday by the Albanese government that the Indian Government has completed its domestic requirements to enable implementation of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
Dec 1, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia announces new Board Director
Sheep Producers Australia is pleased to announce that Mr Brendan Tatham has been voted in for one of the two Board Director positions at...
Nov 23, 2022


Annual Global Sheep Producers Forum group meet in Canada
Members of the GSPF include the American Lamb Board, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, British National Sheep Association, Canadian Sheep Federation, National Sheep Association, National Wool Growers’ Association of South Africa, and Sheep Producers Australia (SPA).
Nov 11, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia welcomes today’s Federal Budget Announcement
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the peak national body for the Australian sheepmeat industry. Our purpose is to be a strategic leader working to benefit Australia’s sheep industry to achieve a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Oct 26, 2022


Joint Media Statement from Australia’s Red Meat and Livestock Industry: Global Methane Pledge
The Federal Government has today confirmed that Australia’s red meat and livestock industry will not be negatively impacted by its decision to sign Australia up to the Global Methane Pledge. The Federal Government has listened to industry concerns by ruling out methane tax or any other punitive measures that could harm Australia’s red meat supply chain.
Oct 23, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia recruiting for two Board Director positions
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the peak national industry body for the Australian sheep meat industry. Based in Canberra, our purpose is to be a strategic leader working to benefit Australia’s sheep industry to achieve a productive, profitable, and sustainable future.
Aug 18, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia and WoolProducers Australia welcomes and acknowledges the Agricultural Minister’s commitment to implementing National Traceability
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and WoolProducers Australia (WPA) welcomes the agreement to advance a national approach to Australia’s livestock traceability system and the recognition of the urgent need for individual identification for sheep at the recent Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) chaired by the Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt and seeks clarity on the next steps and the opportunity to collaborate
Aug 5, 2022


Sheep Producers Australia welcomes the announcement of Senator Murray Watt as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) would like to acknowledge and congratulate Senator Murray Watt as the Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Don Farrell as Minister for Trade, the Honourable Tanya Plibersek as Minister for Water and the Environment and the Honourable Madeline King as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia.
Jun 2, 2022
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