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Bourke has so many mosquitos, they are mustering sheep into mobs
Graziers in Bourke say there so many mosquitos around, the insects are mustering sheep and goats into mobs as the livestock try to get away from the biting. After years of dry weather, the season has changed in western New South Wales, and winter rains have ... Read More
Australian Wool Production Forecast Report – Australian Wool Production Forecast Committee
August 2016 Summary The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee predicts that shorn wool production in 2016/17 will be at 325 mkg greasy, the same level as its revised estimate for the 2015/16 season. While opening sheep numbers and the number of sheep shorn are likely ... Read More
Wool production unchanged in 2016/17
Wool production unchanged in 2016/17
- The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee predicts that shorn wool production in 2016/17 will be at 325 mkg greasy, the same level as its revised estimate for the 2015/16 season. While opening sheep numbers and sheep shorn are likely ... Read More
Riemann is offering risk management products to the wool industry.
Riemann Wool OTC Forwards and OTC Options are cash settled against the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX*) nominated Micron Price Guides (MPG) (Mid price of the North & South MPG’s) These are broad based risk management products that can be used for hedging and trading Australian wool, including option contracts designed ... Read More
Cheaper feed can upend the trend
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Trade Dual sheep and grain producers will no doubt be aware of declining grain prices, which are showing no inclination to rise any time soon. Given that grain is likely to be cheaper this harvest, we thought it prudent to ... Read More
AWEX Introduces New Chairperson
The Board of the Australian Wool Exchange Limited (AWEX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Clubb as AWEX Chairperson, to take effect at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 25th November, 2016. We look forward to Robyn joining the AWEX Board ... Read More
The Innovator – YouTube clip
A new short film produced by The Woolmark Company in collaboration with design-driven production company Buck highlights the timelessness and versatility of wool. Titled The Innovator - after one of the main characters - this animated film journeys through the ages and offers a unique ... Read More
George the Farmer – Books, Hats & Cuddle Dolls
Moses & Son are pleased to welcome George the Farmer to the team. George is a mixed farmer who aims to teach children about food and fibre. Head into your local store to pick up your copy. Be quick they are selling fast ... Read More
Mandatory wool declarations
WOOL PRODUCERS Australia is backing the compulsory use of National Wool Declarations (NWD) forms which is being championed by wool exporters. Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) introduced the NWD program in 2008 to document woolgrowers’ flystrike control practices through the wool selling system. Currently, 54.5 per cent of the national ... Read More
AWEX Sheep Breed Compendium App launched
13 April 2016 AWEX is proud to announce the launch of the AWEX Sheep Breed Compendium App through the iphone app store. The Sheep Breed Compendium (SBC) is one of AWEX’s most popular publications since it was first printed in 2010. The SBC is a key reference ... Read More
