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Management targets for increased productivity and profitability
Ewe nutrition during pregnancy and lactation plays a major role in the productivity and survival of the ewe and her lambs. Here we have summarised the management targets for optimum productivity and profitability along with what to do and what to avoid when managing ewes to optimise lamb survival.
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Smart Wool: Turning Tech Into Profit for WA Woolgrowers
Want to get more from tech without wasting money or time? In this article, Mark Ferguson shares how woolgrowers can turn tech into real profit—starting with the basics like pregnancy scanning and condition scoring. From capturing EID data at marking to applying the 80/20 rule on tech investments, it’s packed with practical, low-cost strategies to lift productivity.
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Improving Lamb Survival: Practical Steps from Birth to Marking
Most lamb losses occur in the first 48 hours—but small management decisions can make a big difference. This article outlines the key drivers of lamb survival, from ewe condition and scanning to mob size and shelter, to help you get more lambs through to marking.
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Maximising Your Clip’s Value: Understanding Wool Prices and Managing Risk
This article explores how WA woolgrowers can maximise returns by aligning their clip with modern market demand—covering the 40–70mm staple-length "sweet spot," the impact of staple strength and effective contamination control. It provides practical steps to move beyond production risk by using tools like forward contracts and price hedging, helping you protect your margins and make informed, data-driven selling decisions in a volatile global market.
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