THE latest merger discussions between the Australian Wool Exchange and the testing company AWTA Ltd have stalled despite estimated efficiency gains of more than $1 million year…Read More
Terry Sim, March 17, 2025
WOOLPRODUCERS Australia launched its 2025/26 Youth Ambassador program at the weekend, highlighting the importance of industry policy and advocacy…Read More
Sheep Central, March 17, 2025
The New Zealand Merino Company’s investigation of animal welfare concerns on two of its wool supplying growers has shown no deliberate abuse despite PETA claims, the company has reported…Read More
AUSTRALIA’S peak wool broker body has joined the Make the Label coalition as an advocate for fair sustainability claims on garments…Read More
Sheep Central, March 12, 2025
NOMINATIONS are being sought for the prestigious Australian Wool Industry Medal, awarded annually to leading industry contributors, achievers, stalwarts and innovators…Read More
Sheep Central, March 10, 2025
LEADING Australian agribusiness Consolidated Pastoral Company is set to add wool to its production mix with the proposed purchase of Australia’s largest sheep station Rawlinna…Read More
Sheep Central, March 4, 2025
BALMORAL Breeders 2025 field day will have a distinctive lamb eating quality flavour at Melville Forest this Friday. The field day at ‘Warrooka’ at 668 Dundas Gap Road will..Read More
Terry Sim, March 3, 2025
AUSTRALIA’S grower-funded wool industry bodies need to review their roles and functions to ensure they were fit for purpose, according to analyst and executive Robert Herrmann…Read More
Sheep Central, February 24, 2025
INDIA’S potential as a growing market for Australian wool was highlighted to a recent industry study group tour organised by broker-exporter Fox & Lillie…Read More
Sheep Central, February 21, 2025
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation and supporters have stood firmly behind the levy-funded company’s marketing and promotion activities in two meetings with industry group representatives last week…Read More
Terry Sim, February 17, 2025
WESTERN Victorian wool entrepreneur Sherri Symons is among three women named as state finalists for the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award…Read More
Sheep Central, February 11, 2025
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation has defended its multi-million marketing budget — widely criticised as having little or no impact on growers’ wool prices — as formal consultation on strategic planning begins with industry groups this week…Read More
Sheep Central, February 10, 2025