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 End of Month Mulesing Status Auction Statistics (for period July 1 2018- 30 June 2019) 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 June 30, 2019 is 171,392 This is an decrease of 10,672 bales (-5.9%) over the corresponding period (in the…

Key Test Data Summary for June 2019 The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for June 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -23.2%, -25.8% and -25.6% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2018 to June 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -7.3%, -11.8% and -11.8% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 317.9 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 360.4 mkg for the equivalent period last season. Download:…

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No More Than 204 The wool industry unites against Over/Underweight balesThe Australian wool industry is campaigning to address an issue that impacts its efficiency and costeffectiveness well beyond the farm gate – Over/Underweight bales. “This is an issue that can be addressed on farm, quickly.” said Mark Grave, AWEX, CEO. “The baleweight minimum and maximum standards have been set by industry to achieve optimum efficiencyin handling and processing.” “It is easier to press a bale within the…

Australian Wool industry Medal Press Release

AWI Woolgrowers Newsletter January 2019

IWTO Young Professionals Programme - Applications close 4 February