Another round of the highly popular ‘Its Ewe Time!’ forums will be held this year, with industry requesting another opportunity to tap into the latest sheep production ideas and tools. 

The round of 2011 forums will be held in July and August at nine centres across Australia, with specialist speakers focusing on more ‘take home’ topics.

While both the wool and prime lamb markets are providing positive returns to producers, there’s a strong view that under these circumstances, now is the time to consider what new ideas and tools can work on-farm.

The theme of the Making More From Sheep forums - 'It’s Ewe Time' - highlights the importance of making every ewe count. They will focus on:

• weaning 10% more lambs per hectare
• achieving 10% more carcase weight, and
• cutting 10% more wool

The Making More From Sheep 2011 forums are full day events and will be held through at the following regional centres:

To book a seat at your closest forum call MLA on 1800 675 717.

For more information on Making More from Sheep go to www.makingmorefromsheep.com.au

Media contact: David Dawson 02 8204 3857

AWI and MLA are supported by the Event Partners - Sheep CRC, Elders, Landmark and Ruralco; and the Event Supporters – Sheepmeat Council of Australia and State Primary Industries Agencies to deliver the forums.

Making More From Sheep is a best-practice package of information, tools and learning opportunities for Australian sheep producers funded by MLA and AWI. The website contains all the content within the Making More From Sheep program including the producer’s manual and CD-Rom, and information about learning activities.

Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia acknowledge the matching funds provided by the Australian Government for the research and development detailed in this release.