Record $641 ewes and the Australian sheep rebuild | Libby Price, Australian rural commentator
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A pen of crossbred ewes sold for a record $641 a head, says Australian rural commentator Libby Price. She explains why rebuilding a flock is hard, and why barley growers are storing grain. WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&hl=en_NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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