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A significant part of our discussion centred on the role of the Panel itself. Members highlighted the importance of providing independent, constructive and evidence-based advice to support the development of a credible and inclusive national strategy for the sheep industry.

Cath works extensively as a facilitator, working with Agricultural Industries, boards, project teams and rural and regional communities.

More recently, stakeholder discussions highlighted the more positive sentiment recorded in the October 2025 MLA/AWI Sheep Producer Intentions Survey. This survey found sentiment among WA sheepmeat producers had strengthened considerably, with a net sentiment of +53, although still lagging the national sheepmeat sector average of +78.

Sheep Producers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of the National Advisory Panel for The Future Flock - a whole-of-industry initiative designed to strengthen alignment, drive long-term resilience, and guide the future growth of Australia’s world-leading sheep sector.

Sharper insights from improved data collection and usage might just be the game-changer WA’s sheep industry has been waiting for. That was the clear message from producers, processors and supply-chain leaders who gathered in Perth recently to explore how WA can move beyond seasonal volatility and start doing business with more confidence, clarity and collaboration. Producers at the roundtable drew comparisons with the grain sector, calling for improved on farm and supply chai

MEDIA RELEASE: Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) today launched the development of The Future Flock, a national strategy designed to guide the sheepmeat and wool sector through change and set a profitable, resilient direction for decades to come.