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Finding Control When Farming Feels Out of Control
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
Oct 31
Q&A: Building a Resilient Sheep Business in WA – Rhodes PastoralÂ
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
Oct 30
Finding Your Window: Managing Stress on the Sheep Farm
By Lamb-scape columnist, rural counsellor and sheep producer Louise O'Neill I often get asked how to manage stress and overwhelm in a...
Sep 23
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