Australia’s weekly northern wool sale will be held “live” for the first time at the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show next week.

The Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) said the move to hold the Sydney wool sale S40 at the show is being met with enthusiasm from woolgrowers, brokers and buyers eager to showcase how wool is sold and traded.

AWEX chief executive officer Mark Grave said passers-by will be able to see the sale in progress on purpose-built displays and screens have been developed to add more information, colour and movement around the sale.

“We’re feeling our way with this – it’s the first time it has been done.

“We want it to be a great success and at the same time showcase what the industry is about.”

Over 14,200 bales has been rostered to be offered during the two-day sale, with all buyers and brokers participating.

Aim is to educate about the wool industry

AWEX said organisers at the Sydney Royal Easter Show have pulled out all stops to construct a temporary sale room which can support the necessary infrastructure to conduct the two-day sale.

The motivation behind holding the sale at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is to educate the public about one of Australia’s most iconic agricultural industries. Wool from across New South Wales and Queensland will be offered for sale.

S40 sale program and roster

Day 1: Tuesday, March 31, from 10:30am, offering: 1,332 lots – 6152 bales, Sheep and Wool Pavilion H14.

Broker Selling Order: TWG Wool, Landmark, Elders, Schute Bell, Coggan Wool, WGM Wool, Fletcher International Exports, Bryton Wool.

Day 2: Wednesday, April 1, from 9:30am, offering: 1463 lots – 8077 bales, Sheep and Wool Pavilion H14.

Broker Selling Order: Jemalong Wool, Ostini Wool, Beecher Wool, Moses & Son, Macdonald & Co., Gordon Litchfield Wool, Australian Wool Network.

AWEX staff will be on hand to assist with questions and provide information. AWEX and AWH are proud to support and provide services to this ‘special event’ sale.

Source: AWEX