Wool

Wool prices have lifted in recent weeks, following a positive change in sentiment at wool auctions. Photo Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Wool prices lift as sentiment improves

A positive atmosphere at wool auctions has supported stronger prices over the past few weeks.

17 June 2024

Australian Wool Exchange chief executive officer Mark Grave says the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme will leverage the hard work of woolgrowers through one accreditation to meet market sustainability requirements. Credit: AWEX
SHEEP

Revitalised sustainability scheme helps assure market access

New Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme pushed as key to success of future market access.

27 May 2024

A new quality assurance standard for wool production has been announced by AWEX. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Revitalised sustainability scheme for wool announced

A new program aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable wool production assurance.

22 April 2024

Australian wool production should ease slightly this year to 324mkg. Photo: Mark Saunders.e
SHEEP

Wool production forecast to ease

Australia is expected to produce 324mkg of wool this year.

17 April 2024

AWI is seeking woolgrowers to take part in a national blowfly research project. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Woolgrowers needed for national research program

Woolgrowers are being asked to participate in a national blowfly research project

10 April 2024

Cropping led an export value charge with an increase of $10.8 billion.
AGRIBUSINESS

Agricultural exports hit $67.5 billion

Value of agricultural exports jumps 37 per cent

11 September 2022

 WoolProducers Australia CEO Jo Hall is heading up the IWTO Grower Forum. Image courtesy WoolProducers Australia.
SHEEP

WoolProducers CEO heads up global forum

WoolProducers boss scores key appointment.

05 July 2022

 Keeping wool dry and free from damage is vital for sheep producers.
SHEEP

Dealing with wet and damaged wool can be tricky

Keeping sheep dry is key to wool quality. at shearing

10 June 2022

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors (May 2024)

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.