Australian Wool Innovation

Shorn wool production is forecast to be 328mkg greasy or 2023/24.
SHEEP

Wool forecast lifts slightly

More sheep being held over, says wool forecasting committee

15 December 2023

 Attraction: AWI is targeting attraction attracting and retaining wool harvesting staff. Photo Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

AWI operating plan focusing on attracting people to industry

AWI's plan is to continue investing in areas that will deliver outcomes.

02 October 2023

 Lead researcher Phil Hynd said the new biological approach is different to Bioclip, to allow for the fleece to stay on the sheep for several weeks. Photo courtesy of AWI.
LIVESTOCK

WA growers invited to biological wool harvesting demo

A new biological wool harvesting process will be demonstrated in WA.

29 September 2023

 WA shearer Ethan Harder (centre) wins the Perth Royal Show open competition. Photo courtesy of Jessica Harding.
LIVESTOCK

September a month to remember for champion shearer Ethan Harder

Harder secures a world record, open title and ambassadorship.

27 September 2023

 The latest wool production forecast has the national clip at 328 million kilograms greasy. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

National clip forecast to grow slightly to 328 million kilograms

Conditions generally ideal for wool production – wool forecasting comm

18 August 2023

 New survey shows sentiment about the sheepmeat industry has fallen.  Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Producer sentiment declines in sheepmeat sector

Survey reveals producer concerns about weather and live export.

12 June 2023

 AWI deemed largely effective in audit report. Photo Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Audit deems AWI "largely effective"

AWI has meet the requirements of its SFA with the government.

09 June 2023

 Shorn wool production is forecast to increase slightly in the next 12 months. Image courtesy AWI.
SHEEP

Wool production increases in line with seasonal conditions

Wool production should reach 340Mkg greasy - AWPFC

30 April 2023

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