Wool Industries Australia Inc (WIA) is an association of Australian organisations engaged in the production, selling, merchanting, processing, spinning, weaving, testing and research & development of wool and allied fibres.

Key Test Data Summary for November 2020 The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -11.2%, -7.8% and -7.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to November 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -14.1%, -11.0% and -10.3% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 114.4 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 127.5 mkg for the equivalent period last…

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, 2020 to November 30, 2020 is 66,199 This is an increase of 1,910 bales (3%) over the corresponding period (in the previous season). For more information: Dr Kerry Hansford Australian Wool Exchange Ltd T: 03 9318 0277 E:…

The world first Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework is now open for public consultation and you are invited to offer your feedback, comments and ideas via an online survey and discussion forum. The Sheep Sustainability Framework is the first to be designed specifically for a sheep industry and its supply chain. The industry-led framework identifies sustainability priorities and uses evidence to track industry progress against key sustainability measures. Industry representatives and…

VIDEO - A Brief History of Wool Textiles – with Peter Ackroyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhGZE3PwFek&feature=youtu.be Take a walk through the world of wool textiles in this video with one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry, Peter Ackroyd. Peter guides us through the origins of the industry in the United Kingdom and beyond. Along the way he describes how different breeds of sheep yield different kinds of wools, and how these result in different fabrics and their uses. The rise…

Wool Week face-to-face events cancelled in Melbourne - Sheep Central, July 6, 2020 AUSTRALIA’S Wool Week events in Victoria’s capital Melbourne have been cancelled as COVID-19 disruptions continued in the state. Australian Wool Industries said Wool Week events planned for 27-28 August have been cancelled at the RACV Club venue. AWI secretariat executive manager Bianca Heaney said this included the AWIS luncheon/forum and wool Industry dinner, and all RACV meeting room events. “Due to the…

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Young Farming Champions - Applications Open Picture Yourself in Agriculture (PYiA) identifies, develops and deploys a national network of globally connected young thought leaders thriving in business and in life, who are inspiring community pride in Australian agriculture. We do this through four cornerstone programs working with young people between the ages of 10 and 35 and by tapping into the wisdom of the community through intergenerational expertise, coaching and mentoring. 2020 Cultivate…

Find Press Release Here Top young Australian wool brokers sought for 2020 award Terry Sim, March 30, 2020 The 2019 NCWSBA Broker Award finalists, from left, Landmark’s Matthew Chambers, winner Elders’ Sam Wan, and Austrralian Wool Network’s Russell Macgugan. THE annual search for Australia’s top young wool brokers is on again, with nominations being sought for the sector’s top award. The National Council of Wool Brokers of Australia today called for nominations for its prestigious 2020 NCWSBA…