Ovine Observer Issue number # 96 October 2022
In this issue:
1. Pregnancy scanning increases profit for all flocks and times of lambing
2. Lower Reproductive Rate and Lamb Survival Contribute to Lower Lamb Marking Rate in Maiden Ewes Compared to Multiparous Ewes
3. Is hemp a suitable forage for sheep?
4. Do you...
The Western Australian Government, through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Food Industry Innovation program, has signed a four-year agreement to bring a world-first manufacturing initiative to Western Australia.
Seasonal Climate Outlook September 2022
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for spring, September to November, 2022 is indicating mostly neutral (40-60%) probability of above median rainfall for the majority of the South West Land Division.
The Industrial Hemp Production Trials in Southen Western Australia (WA) project is a 3 year project, funded by Department for Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and AgriFutures, which aims to develop a thriving Industrial Hemp (IH) industry, through research and industry developm
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will be taking part in a showcase in Singapore, including a range of local Western Australian businesses. It will be hosted at Raffles City, Singapore from 2 to 9 September 2022.
Pemberton Freshwater Research Centre has operated for more than 80 years and is the largest freshwater hatchery and research facility in Western Australia.
Based in the high rainfall area of Manjimup (average 1000mm per year), the Research and Development team at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute work closely with the horticultural industry to lift productivity, better understand consumer and market drivers, encourage sustainable and env
