SPA News

At MLA Updates in Adelaide, Sheep Producers Australia CEO Bonnie Skinner shared her perspective on what a productive, profitable sheep enterprise may look like by 2030.

Sheep Producers Australia has welcomed the release of the Sheep Sustainability Framework) (the Framework) 2025 Annual Report, highlighting how the Framework’s insights will directly shape the development of The Future Flock - the industry’s new whole-of-sector initiative designed to support long-term resilience, alignment and investment.

Last month I had the opportunity to attend the World Meat Congress alongside industry leaders, policy makers and supply-chain experts from across the globe. It was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with global colleagues, including counterparts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, to share insights and compare emerging challenges and opportunities across our sectors.

The Global Sheep Forum (GSF) and International Meat Secretariat (IMS) will work together for a one-year trial period to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities across the global sheep industry. Announced as part of the World Meat Congress in Brazil this week, the alignment will benefit the global sheep industry by strengthening collaboration, improving knowledge exchange, and aligning strategic priorities for the international sheep farming community. As part of th

Sustainability isn’t just about carbon offsets, biodiversity credits or planting trees - those projects are important, but they’re not where it starts. 

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

The SPA Leadersheep Program continues to provide training and professional development for the sheep industry. We encourage you to apply to further your skills in your areas of interest.

Training and professional development through SPA’s Leadership Programs enables participants to understand pathways into leadership roles within SPA and the wider industry. From quick tips and tools to year-long programs, get ready to uncover the resources best suited to take your leadership to the next level.