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

New

New Arrangements for OJD Announced 

WoolProducers Australia and Sheepmeat Council of Australia have reached a decision on the future approach to the management of ovine Johne’s disease post June 2012. The plan will be a five year national plan, with a transition phase beginning 1 July 2012, and full implementation to begin on 1 January 2013.


The principal aims of the plan from July 2012 will be:

•To minimise the risk of infection by Mycobacterium paratuberculosis (Mptb) spreading to properties and regions that currently appear disease free.
•To reduce the financial impact and adverse animal health and welfare effects of the disease on individual flocks, and on the sheep industry as a whole.

For further information, including 'What you need to know' and a Plan Overview, click here
 

 

Notice of 2011 AGM and Independent Director Election Nomination Form

WoolProducers Australia has announced details of their 2011 AGM to be held in Sydney on 17 November, for further information on this meeting please click here. At the AGM the results of the 2011 Independent Direector elections will also be announced. If you are interested in nominating please download the nomination form here.

  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.

 

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.