WOOL scientist, researcher and consultant Paul Swan always thought esteemed Australian wool scientist H.B. Carter had the world’s greatest job. “Because he was paid to travel the world and collect..Read More
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation has opened consultation on the first independent review of the grower levy and government-funded marketing, research and development company in five years…Read More
Sheep Central, May 13, 2026
AUSTRALIA’S wool industry levy-setting mechanism, WoolPoll, is under review, but there is concern many growers might not be aware or have not had an opportunity to give feedback…Read More
Terry Sim, March 4, 2026
A CHEMICAL-FREE alternative to surgical mulesing of sheep is closer with University of Queensland development of technology that improves the efficacy of treatments to hinder and kill blowfly larvae…Read More
Sheep Central, February 13, 2026
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation is seeking expressions of interest for projects consistent with its on-farm investment priorities as outlined in its 2025-2028 strategic plan…Read More
Sheep Central, November 24, 2025
NEW Australian Wool Innovation chairman George Millington has identified the need for continued collaboration with other industry bodies to lift grower profitability…Read More
Terry Sim, November 17, 2025
AUSTRALIAN wool growers have elected grower-consultant Chris Mirams and sheep operations manager Anthony Uren, and re-elected veterinary consultant Michelle Humphries in the 2025 board election…Read More
Terry Sim, November 14, 2025
MULESING will be a reputational and market risk for the Australian wool industry as long as there is disunity and dysfunction, and the issue is debated publicly, according to Australian Wool Innovation director candidate Anthony Uren…Read More
Terry Sim, October 29, 2025
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation director candidate, consultant and grower Chris Mirams, supports the current size of the AWI board and skills search process, and believes an immediate cessation of mulesing would be an animal welfare disaster…Read More
Terry Sim, October 29, 2025
RESTANDING Australian Wool Innovation director Dr Michelle Humphries supports the current director skills process, maintaining the AWI board’s size and promoting wool produced from sheep mulesed with pain relief to brands via on-farm and virtual farm tours…Read More
Terry Sim, October 29, 2025
AUSTRALIAN wool growers should vote to allow an increase in directors while the current board is dominated by growers and breeders, according to AWI director candidate Paul Swan…Read More
Sheep Central, October 27, 2025
AUSTRALIAN Wool innovation director candidate Drew Chapman supports a bigger marketing spend, action on fly research rather than mulesing and maintenance of the current board size in his 2025 election responses…Read More
Sheep Central, October 27, 2025