The podcast discusses the recent surge in wool prices, attributing it to declining sheep numbers, rising demand for wool, and supply constraints, while highlighting the broader economic implications for farmers and the agricultural sector.
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Um and look the way things are at the moment, if you're not growing sheep for wool, you are missing out. So farmers respond to market signals pretty quickly. So to your point, I think we will see a bit of a shift back, but probably just need a bit of stability for a year or two.
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long-term need for efficiency in sheep farming
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