SPA News

It was great to talk with sheep producers and industry representatives about the current issues facing the sector, as well as the projects underway through Sheep Producers Australia.

Louise O’Neill –  a rural wellness expert and West Australian sheep producer- shares insights each month with Sheep Producers Australia. Control is something we all value, and in farming there’s always something happening that’s out of our hands: the weather, fuel prices, markets, policies, or even what the neighbours are doing. It can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why I want to talk about a tool that can really help manage those stressful and overwhelming situations: th

In the heart of Western Australia’s south west mixed-farming country, Rhodes Pastoral has taken a deliberate, long-term approach to building a resilient sheep enterprise. Farm Manager Michael Wright explains how the 15,378-hectare operation built feedlot, finishing pens, invested in on-farm water security, and focused on producing high-quality lamb. Genetics have underpinned this plan, with Rhodes Pastoral breeding its own Merino rams and operating a registered White Suffolk

By Lamb-scape columnist, rural counsellor and sheep producer Louise O'Neill I often get asked how to manage stress and overwhelm in a...