WoolProducers Australia is the peak national body for the wool growing industry in Australia. We are the national voice on behalf of producers, advocating their interests to the Commonwealth and industry stakeholders in Australia and abroad.

WoolProducers Australia develops and advocates policy and represents the industry on issues as diverse as trade, animal health and welfare, research and development, marketing, accountability of grower funds, taxation and compulsory levies, climate change and industrial relations.

Current Issues

Sheep Health and Welfare Update - spring edition

The spring edition of WoolProducers' Sheep Health and Welfare Update is now available. The quarterly update is designed to provide wool growers and industry stakeholders with a summary of the key health and welfare issues we have been involved with.

World Sheep and Wool Congress 

  The 9th World Sheep and Wool Congress will take place in Sydney at the Rosehill Gardens Event Centre over four days during April 2010 and will include Congress sessions with a trade exhibition showcasing innovative products and the latest developments in the wool, sheep meat, fashion and textile design industries.


 

Lice Fact Sheet

Lice is one of the top 3 endemic conditions affecting sheep in Australia and costs the national sheep industry in excess of $123 million annually. WoolProducers Australia has developed a fact sheet to help producers manage lice.

Keep Your Clip Clean

 

'Keep Your Clip Clean' is the first in a series of posters released by AWEX designed to create renewed awareness about clip contamination. 'The ‘Keep Your Clip Clean’ poster reemphasises the need for everybody involved in wool production and shearing to remain vigilant.
 

  Secure your Farm - Secure your Future

Good biosecurity on your property will protect not just your animals, but your income and the future of your enterprise. Farm Biosecurity is a new website designed to help you secure your property against pests and disease. This site gives you the tools to assess the current risks of your farm and to help you think about how to reduce the risks.