Mulana Poll Merino

When the workload creeps up Most producers don’t sit down and say, “We need to fix structure.” It tends to show up in other ways first. A few more lame sheep than usual.More time spent dealing with fly strike and wool rot.Ewes that don’t seem to last as long as they should. Nothing major on its own — but over time, it adds up. And when you’re already stretched between livestock, business decisions and family, even small inefficiencies start to matter. Often, what sits underneath it all is...

When Lambing Feels Like Survival Mode Most of us accept that lambing is full-on. It’s early mornings, late checks, weather watching, and a fair bit of problem-solving on the fly. But sometimes it feels heavier than it should. More mismothering. More small lambs. More ewes needing attention. more second-guessing. You finish the season thinking, “We’re chasing our tails every year.” For many commercial sheep producers across Australia, improving lambing percentage and reducing workload feels...

When lambing feels hard to plan around For many commercial Merino producers, lambing is the most important—and often the most challenging—time of the year. It sets the tone for cashflow, labour demand, and overall flock performance, yet it can be frustratingly hard to predict. One season lambs arrive over a tight window. The next, lambing drags on, mobs are uneven, and management pressure builds. When lamb drops lack structure, everything else follows suit. Budgeting becomes guesswork. Labour...