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 - winter edition

The 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.

NFF National Congress

The National Farmers' Federation is holding their 1st National Congress over 22-23 June 2009. The theme is 'Modern Farmers – growing opportunities today... meeting the challenges of tomorrow.' The Congress Program will address the critical issues of our time, while the launch of the NFF 2009 Innovation in Agriculture Awards will showcase the best of modern farming practices.

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.
 

  Mulesing Phaseout: the Road to 2010

In 2004 the Australian wool industry committed to phase out the practice of mulesing in response to demands from international customers. Visit the new site to view innovations in managing flystrike to 2010 and beyond.

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.