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Sheep producer confidence surges as flock expansion plans accelerate

Producer sentiment towards the sheepmeat sector has jumped to +78, the highest level since 2022.

The latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS), conducted by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), reveals […]

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