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Driving productivity with EID
Electronic identification tags (EID) are becoming mandatory, so why not make the most of the technology to help you achieve the goals of your sheep enterprise? We've pulled together some information to help you utilise data collected via EID to increase productivity and profit.
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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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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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A woolgrower’s guide to getting started with carbon and emissions
Getting started with carbon and emissions on-farm can boost productivity and future-proof your woolgrowing business. It’s not just about compliance — understanding your emissions helps improve efficiency and profitability. This article breaks down the basics, including where emissions come from, how to measure them using simple tools and what practical steps woolgrowers are already taking to make it work on their farms.
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