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

Productivity Commission Submission

  WoolProducers is a strong supporter of Rural Research and Development Corporations, however WPA believes there are elements of the current AWI model that do not optimise the return on investment that it is capable of. Read WoolProducers' submission to the Productivity Commission's review of Rural Research and Development Corporations.


 

 New Flystrike Management Website 

The new FlyBoss website has been launched by the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation. FlyBoss is designed to help producers reduce the risk and incidence of flystrike in their flock.

WoolProducers Annual Review

Read the Woolproducers Australia 2009 Annual Review. If you would like a hardcopy please contact the Woolproducers' office on 02 6227 4455.


 

Autumn/Winter Sheep Health and Welfare Update

The autumn/winter 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.

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.

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.