The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations (FAWO) is an association of Australian organisations engaged in the production, selling, merchanting, processing, spinning, weaving, testing and research & development of wool and allied fibres.

The Congress will take place from 9-11 April at La Biennale di Venezia, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world, in the beautiful Sala delle Colonne, part of the newer Ca’ Giustinian building,The Biennale is known for holding festivals such as Venice's International Film Festival, the International Art Exhibition and the International Architecture Exhibition.The venue is close to the iconic Piazza San Marco.Accommodation and Travel: Special rates are offered to delegates…

Key Test Data Summary for October 2018 The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for October 2018 compared with the same period last season are: +2.5%, -5.6% and -5.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2018 to October 2018 compared with the same period last season are: -2.5%, -9.6% and -9.7% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 107.2 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 118.8 mkg for the equivalent period last season.…

The End of Month Mulesing Status Auction Statistics (for period July 1 2018- 31 October 2018) have been released. Links to the interactive and static monthly reports can be found on the following AWEX website page: www.awex.com.au/market-information/mulesing-status/ The total number of bales offered at auction with a declared Mulesing Status of Non Mulesed (NM) for the period July 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018 is 51,189 This is an increase of 425 bales (0.8%) over the corresponding period (in the…

Beyond the Bale is published by Australian Wool Innovation Ltd (AWI), a company funded by Australian woolgrowers and the Australian Government. AWI’s goal is to help increase the demand for wool by actively selling Australian wool and its attributes through investments in marketing, innovation and R&D – from farm to fashion and interiors.

Midland Express – 11/9/18 When the Midland Express shared Jarrah's story two weeks ago, Jarrah and his family had no idea how far their story would reach. Nineyear-old Jarrah has lost both of his eyes to retinoblastoma - a rare form of malignant cancer that only occurs in young children. He lost his right eye when he was two and had his left eye removed in May this year in the hope of stopping the cancer. ABC Statewide Drive's Nicole Chvastek heard the call and within hours, Jarrah and his mum…

Grant applications now open! Applications are now open for the 2019 Science and Innovation Awards. If you’re 18-35, this is your chance to apply for a grant of up to $22,000 (inc GST) to fund your project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue that will benefit Australia’s primary industries. There's 13 industry award categories available in the 2019 round – cotton; dairy; eggs and poultry (layers); established, new and emerging rural industries; fisheries and aquaculture; forest and wood…

Industry’s finest receive wool medals Catherine Miller and Joely Mitchell30 Aug 2018, 12:30 p.m. News Tom Ashby, North Ashrose stud, Gulnare, SA, Elders district wool manager Steph Brooker-Jones, SA, and David Rowbottom, St Helens, received medals. Five long-serving wool industry leaders were recognised for their contributions to the industry, being awarded Australian Wool Industry Medals at the annual Wool Week dinner last week. Federation of Australian Wool Organisations chairman David…

Media Release 24 August 2018 Multi-function innovation features in Wool4School 2018 Multi-function innovative wool designs took centre stage at this year’s Wool4School competition featuring a jacket that transforms into a bag, a stage costume capable of converting into a hip-hop street outfit and a practical multifunction design that offers the versatility to take one outfit from the office to home and back again. In 2018, students were invited to design a multi-functional outfit which truly…