I know I desperately need coffee - but I never realised that sheep do too! Some exciting research findings here - a 21% lift in lamb survival sounds like just what the doctor ordered…. theland.com.au/story/5853641/…

Australian Government accredited veterinarian Peta Lewis explaining her responsibilities as an on-board vet and the way the ship’s crew works together to manage the health of the livestock in their care. See more: thesheepcollective.com.au

Thank goodness for farmers and scientists. Share this with a farmer or scientist you know! | via Know Ideas Media : bit.ly/2PJ9BJe #agriculture #plantscience

New financial year, new lamb definition! The new Aust definition of lamb starts on July 1 - see the full update at bit.ly/2MRn1U3

“The friendships formed with delegates from Aus, NZ and the US and the wealth of knowledge and expertise shared by our hosts along the value chain tour was invaluable.” Apply for the SPA Ambassador Award now before application close on Feb 11 bit.ly/2t9sEUi

Sheep producers experience live export tour farmweekly.com.au/story/5891200/… via Farm Weekly

The view north of Julia Creek. Some reports of 100% stock losses. Bloody devastating after they worked so hard through drought to keep cattle alive.

We often concentrate on the 'how' of GM crops - this story explains the 'why'. Public discussions had and policies made in developing countries impact far beyond our own borders. theconversation.com/i-fight-anti-g…

I hope you didn’t miss it, but today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This four minute read via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand is worth your time. theconversation.com/heres-how-to-e…

Meeting with Rachel Siewert talking about sustainable rural communities for WA. And of course Live X got a mention 🤗 Lyn Slade Bindi Murray National Farmers' Federation #liveexport

Working hand in hand with Bindi Murray and Lyn Slade in #CBR this week was a privilege. Representing our farming communities was an honour. We got a great hearing across the house. Adding our hands to this stunning artwork was a metaphor for our week #StrongerTogether

Today we welcomed National Farmers' Federation Pres Fiona Simpson Fiona Simson on export vessel bound for Middle East The most recent voyages on the Al Messilah have recorded success rates of unloading 99.8% of sheep & 100% of cattle, thanks RETWA & KLTT for making their export vessel available

Thanks ⁦Black Sheep Collective⁩ for showing me around the Al Massilah today. As a farmer, it was good to see first hand the inside of the ship - the water, feed and ventilation in action, and to see the sheep in their pens on board. I hope others will take up the opportunity.

Female shearer has had enough of losing mates to suicide abc.net.au/radio/programs…

Another The West Australian well-balanced article, while the sector has immediately adopted regulatory changes-the sector has gone further & made additional changes-to provide leading animal welfare & an open & transparent sector #auspol #thesheepcollective thewest.com.au/opinion/live-e…

Crowd still gathering for the official re opening of the Katanning Co-op. Congratulations to Peter, Adrian, Jill and the rest of the team on an incredible effort to revitalise this local business. Come and check it out after you vote!

Scholarships for Science meets Parliament are still open! Get full support to attend with a #LGBTQIA, #Indigenous or #Regional Scholarship. Sponsored by @ARC_EQUS Exciton Science Australian Academy of Science CropLife Australia apps close 15 June #SmP2019 #equity #diversity buff.ly/2Hoe8if

Message to all travellers - don't bring meat into australia. We don't want pig trotters from other countries that could decimate our local farms!

Lesson for the day: don't leave your sunglasses near the woodfire!

What an amazing time at #Livexchange2019 Townsville hearing about the many jobs in Indonesia created by co-grazing cattle under Palm plantations. "This is not just about making money from animals, it is so much more than that"