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Australian shorn wool production forecast of 324 Mkg greasy in 2023/24
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has updated its forecast of shorn wool production for the 2023/24 season. The fourth forecast is for production of 324 million kilograms (Mkg) greasy, 1.0% lower than the 2022/23 estimate and...
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Key Test Data Summary for December 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for December 2023 compared with the same period last season are: -12.2%, -7.4% and -7.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
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Key Test Data Summary for November 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for November 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +13.9%, +17.6% and +16.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
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Key Test Data Summary for October 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +16.1%, +15.1% and +14.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
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Key Test Data Summary for September 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for September 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +6.6%, +7.7% and +7.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
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Key Test Data Summary for August 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for August 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +2.1%, +4.7% and +4.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to August...
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Key Test Data Summary for June 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for June 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +1.8%, +5.6% and +5.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to June...
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Key Test Data Summary for May 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for May 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +19.4%, +21.3% and +21.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to May...
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Key Test Data Summary for April 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2023 compared with the same period last season are: -3.0%, -3.5% and -3.6% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to April...
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Key Test Data Summary for March 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +5.1%, +4.2% and +3.5% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to March...
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Key Test Data Summary for February 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +1.2%, +0.7% and +0.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...
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Key Test Data Summary for January 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for January 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +21.8%, +24.2% and +23.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...
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Key Test Data Summary for July 2023
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 compared with the same period last season are: -24.4%, -23.4% and -23.5% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 15.6 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 20.4 mkg for...
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Australian shorn wool production continues a moderate increase
are heading into winter with a sufficient supply of feed. The Committee’s first forecast of shorn wool production for the 2023/24 season is 332 Mkg greasy, a 1.4% increase on the current season. Sheep numbers are expected to remain relatively stable at...
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Wool supply contraction reflects adverse seasonal conditions and higher sheep turnoff
Forecasting Committee’s forecast of shorn wool production for 2024/25 is 280.1 Mkg greasy, an 11.8% decrease on the 2023/24 estimate. The AWPFC’s first forecast of shorn wool production for the 2025/26 season is 256.6 Mkg greasy, an 8.4% decrease on the...
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Australian shorn wool production forecast for 2024/25 revised down to 279.4 Mkg greasy
Forecasting Committee’s forecast of shorn wool production for 2024/25 is 279.4 Mkg greasy, a 12.0% decrease on the 2023/24 estimate. • The latest Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s forecast of shorn wool production for 2024/25 is 279.4...
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AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2023-2024
General wool testing fees have increased by 3% for the 2023/24 wool selling season, effective from 1st July 2023. The total cost for testing a typical 7 bale lot, including a Staple Length & Strength test, will increase by $2.35 from $77.55 to $79.90....
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AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2022-2023 Available for Download
The AWTA Ltd Annual General Meeting was held on Friday, 20th October 2023. The AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2022-2023 is now available for download using the link below: AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2022-2023
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AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2023-2024 Available for Download
The AWTA Ltd Annual General Meeting was held on Friday, 18th October 2024. The AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2023-2024 is now available for download using the link below: AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2023-2024
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Key Test Data Summary for August 2024
should be mindful of a change in the timing of the three week sale recess this year when compared with last season. During 2023 the majority of the sale recess occured in July whilst in 2024 the majority of the three week sale recess fell in the month...
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Key Test Data Summary for June 2024
are: -21.3%, -20.1% and -19.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to June 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -5.4%, -3.9% and -3.8% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 334.7 mkg...
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Key Test Data Summary for May 2024
are: -17.2%, -15.6% and -15.5% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to May 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -4.2%, -2.6% and -2.6% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 314.8 mkg...
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Key Test Data Summary for April 2024
season are: +13%, +17.5% and +17.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to April 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -2.7%, -1.0% and -1.0% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 284.7...
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Key Test Data Summary for March 2024
are: -23.9%, -22.9% and -22.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to March 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -4.2%, -2.9% and -2.9% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 253.0 mkg...
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Key Test Data Summary for February 2024
are: -13.6%, -12.3% and -11.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to February 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -0.9%, +0.6% and -0.1% respectively. Readers should note that...
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Key Test Data Summary for January 2024
season are: -2.3%, -3.4% and -2.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to January 2024 compared with the same period last season are: +1.4%, +3.0% and +2.8% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested...
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Amended Terms & Conditions
Testing and Pesticide Residue Testing can be viewed here. The amended Terms and Conditions are effective from 9th November 2023. If you have any questions about the changes please contact Alex Klimovics (AWTA General Counsel) on (03) 9371 4191.
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Change to AWTA Signatories for Reports and Certificates
on both the printed and electronic (PDF) versions of AWTA Raw Wool Test Certificates and Reports will change from 3 June 2023. Documents will display the signatures of both the Managing Director, Michael Jackson and the new General Manager Raw Wool,...
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Retirement of AWTA China Manager, Robert Wang
AWTA China Manager, Mr Robert Wang Robert Wang has retired as an AWTA employee, effective 30 June 2023. Robert has been involved in the wool industry for over 30 years, starting with the Australian Wool Corporation (AWC) in the 1990's and joining AWTA...
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AWTA EDI Network Upgrade
up-to-date with current software and security standards. Implementation of this update is scheduled for Sunday, 5 March 2023. Wool Industry software providers have been advised of the update or cutover date and provided with access to a “Test” version...
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Wool Industry - Working Together to Future Proof Our Fibre
key industry initiatives include: - Digitalisation with e-speci collaboration between AWEX and AWI - eBale - from July 2023 every wool pack imported into Australia will carry technology that will allow traceability from farm to retailer - AWI / Woolmark...
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Australian shorn wool production forecast of 340 Mkg greasy for 2022/23
of Statistics, ABARES, and Meat and Livestock Australia. The state and national Committees will next meet in mid-April 2023. The full forecast report will be available on the AWI website at www.wool.com/forecasts from 23rd December 2022. Released by:...
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AWTA Melbourne Laboratory - Closed Thursday 22 September 2022 - QE II Commemorative Public Holiday
be closed on Friday, 23 September 2022. NSW, QLD, SA and Tasmanian Sampling Operations will be open on Friday 23 September 2023. NSW Freight collected on Wednesday 21 Sep will be delivered to Melbourne on Thursday 22 Sep and tested on Friday 23 Sep....
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