What a year it’s been. If you’re a woolgrower, you’ve probably felt every twist and turn of 2025—tight margins, tough decisions, and a market that seemed to test our patience at every step. Yet amid all the pressure the industry has leaned in, got honest about some of its toughest challenges, and began charting a smarter path forward. That’s the story of 2025, resilience in action, backed by evidence, collaboration, and a willingness to change when the world signals it’s time

Simon Riddle, Director for WoolProducers Australia There has been a lot of public media and comments made about this issue during the last 6 -months following the IWTO Congress in May, at which our biggest customer, China, expressed their strong preference for sourcing RWS accredited wool, revealing that South Africa is their preferred source, followed by New Zealand, with Australia coming in third. This is due mainly to both South Africa and New Zealand not mulesing and a hi

WoolProducers has congratulated the successful candidates, Dr Michelle Humphries, Mr Anthony Uren and Mr Chris Mirams in this year’s AWI Director Election, which was announced at today’s AWI AGM in Sydney. WoolProducers CEO Jo Hall said, “On behalf of WoolProducers I would like to congratulate the newly elected directors and look forward to working constructively with the AWI Board going forward.” “I would also like to acknowledge and thank the unsuccessful candidates Dr