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Keeping Australian wool the best in the world
The Australian Wool Industry continues to take action to address wool preparation and contamination issues. At a recent meeting of the...
May 29, 20233 min read


PRESIDENT'S REPORT - MAY
A word from Steve The Federal government’s proposal to ban live sheep exports is a concerning time for all involved in agriculture. As a...
May 9, 20233 min read


Flying the flag for Australian wool in France
In March, I was fortunate to head to France as part of the National Farmers Federation (NFF) French Farmer Delegation and Engagement...
May 9, 20235 min read


A Word From Steve
March saw CEO, Jo Hall and myself travel to India as part of an Australian delegation to attend the inaugural Joint India Australia Wool...
Apr 17, 20232 min read


WoolProducers ATMAC grant - Phase 2. Enabling domestic and diversified wool processing
Peak woolgrower representative body WoolProducers Australia is excited to be announced as the recipient of a $800,000 Agricultural Trade...
Mar 27, 20233 min read


A Busy start to 2023
2023 is shaping up to have a major focus on trade for WoolProducers, with a number of exciting announcements and activities underway....
Mar 23, 20232 min read


WoolProducers establishes a strategic partnership with AusHub (Vietnam) to explore opportunities to
After a competitive application process, AusHub Vietnam (AusHub) have allocated an in-country wool industry representative to peak...
Feb 27, 20233 min read


CEO Report - A Yearly Wrap From Jo
Welcome to the final edition of the WoolProducers monthly newsletter. Thank you for taking the time to read our publication and we hope...
Dec 19, 202212 min read


International Wool Textile Organisation Round Table – Nuremburg, Germany.
I recently travelled to represent WoolProducers at the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) Round Table, held in Nuremburg,...
Dec 16, 20224 min read


Raising the Baa - Supporting Future Leaders in the Wool Industry
As a passionate wool producer, I have long wanted to get more involved in the industry and was excited when the opportunity arose to...
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Steve Harrison and Stacey Lugsdin Announced as New Leadership Team Setting a Number of Firsts
WoolProducers Australia has announced Steve Harrison as their new President and Stacey Lugsdin as Vice-President. The announcement...
Nov 11, 20223 min read


Ensuring a sustainable future for Australia’s wool supply chain – Domestic and diversified early-sta
Peak woolgrower representative body WoolProducers Australia have today released the final report of the Commonwealth funded Ensuring a...
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Meet Your Director - President's Report November 2022
As I write this report from a very wet Yass in Southern NSW, much of eastern Australia is sodden and having more rain on the way. Indeed,...
Nov 4, 20227 min read


Budget commitment earmarked for traceability reform
WoolProducers Australia welcomed the Government’s announcement around biosecurity in the Federal Budget handed down last night,...
Oct 27, 20223 min read


Meet Our Youth Ambassador
I am employed as a District Wool Manager for Elders Mildura. I completed a Bachelor of Rural Science with Honours in 2018, in which I...
Oct 7, 20224 min read


Meet Your Director - September 2022
My name is Helen Carrigan & I am a Director on the WoolProducers Board representing New South Wales Farmers Association (NSWFA) since...
Sep 1, 20223 min read


WoolProducers welcomes Emma Turner as new Youth Ambassador
WoolProducers Australia (WoolProducers) are excited to welcome this year’s Raising the Baa Youth Ambassador, Emma Turner. WoolProducers...
Aug 22, 20223 min read


Foot and Mouth Disease a Priority
Clearly the main priority for myself and WoolProducers over the past month, has been Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) preparedness since the...
Aug 1, 20224 min read


WoolProducers Australia calls for government action on traceability
WoolProducers Australia are calling on the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments to act quickly on traceability for the sheep...
Jul 12, 20223 min read


Meet Your Director - July 2022
As President of WoolProducers, I thought I would take the opportunity to provide an overview of the management of my sheep in an...
Jul 5, 20224 min read


WoolProducers Australia CEO heads up International Growers Forum
WoolProducers Australia are pleased to announce that CEO, MS Jo Hall, has been appointed as the Chair of the International Wool Textiles...
Jul 4, 20223 min read


Meet Your Director - June 2022
My name is Makaela Knapp, and I am one of the current Youth Ambassadors for WoolProducers. With my parents we run a mixed operation in...
Jun 10, 20223 min read


WoolProducers Australia looking forward to working with the ALP
WoolProducers Australia welcomes the announcement of the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) Cabinet and looks forward to working with the...
Jun 1, 20223 min read


Meet Your Director - May 2022
My name is Steve Harrison and I’m an independent director and currently the Vice President of WoolProducers. Together with my wife, Lisa...
May 2, 20223 min read
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