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Australian shorn wool production continues a steady increase
season. This fourth forecast is for production of 314 million kilograms (Mkg) greasy, a 6.5% increase on the 2020/21 estimated shorn wool production of 294 Mkg greasy. Incoming AWPFC Chairman, Stephen Hill said that "abundant summer feed in many major...
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Key Test Data Summary for April 2022
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -6.5%, -6.1% and -6.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2021 to April...
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COVID Impact on Service Time
be taking longer for test results to issue than they may otherwise be accustomed to (while still within the published service time). We continue to do what we can to minimise any disruptions, including reallocating samples to our WA laboratory. We thank...
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Key Test Data Summary for March 2022
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -1.5%, -1.8% and -2.1% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2021 to March...
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Key Test Data Summary for February 2022
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2022 compared with the same period last season are: +8.8%, +7.6% and +7.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2021 to...
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Key Test Data Summary for January 2022
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for January 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -8.5%, -13.1% and -13.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2021 to January 2022...
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Key Test Data Summary for December 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for December 2021 compared with the same period last season are: -4.9%, -4.0% and -4.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2021 to December 2021...
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Key Test Data Summary for November 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +15.3%, +10.6% and +10.2% respectively. Note that testing volumes for November 2020 last year were somewhat affected by COVID-19...
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Key Test Data Summary for October 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for October 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +15.5%, +11.6% and +11.0% respectively. Note that testing volumes for October 2020 last year were affected by COVID restrictions...
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AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2020-2021 Available for Download
The AWTA Ltd Annual General Meeting was held on Friday, 22nd October 2021. The AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2020-2021 is now available for download using the link below: AWTA Ltd Annual Review 2020-2021
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Key Test Data Summary for September 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for September 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +23.8%, +20.4% and +19.7% respectively. Note that testing volumes for September 2020 last year were unaffected by COVID...
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Minor Earthquake - Melbourne Laboratory Operating as Usual
A minor Earthquake struck the Melbourne area this morning at 09:16AM. Whilst the Earthquake did disrupt the AWTA Melbourne Laboratory momentarily and cause the evacuation of the facility for 20 minutes, we have incurred no significant damage. We have...
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Sale Cut-off Calculator
Cut-off Calculator. This is an interim tool to help clients select the appropriate service level, it allows for the variable time taken to transport samples from remote regional sampling centres and takes into account Public Holidays, both local and...
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Key Test Data Summary for May 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for May 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +71.1%, +72.1% and +71.9% respectively. Note that testing volumes for May 2020 last year were greatly affected by COVID restrictions...
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Key Test Data Summary for April 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for April 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +19.9%, +19.5% and +19.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to April 2021...
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Call for Nominations - 2021 NCWSBA Broker Award
NCWSBA is calling for nominations for the 2021 NCWSBA Wool Broker Award. After a COVID-forced hiatus in 2020, NCWSBA is again looking for high achieving young wool broking staff. The Award is in its tenth successful year and recognises excellence in...
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Key Test Data Summary for March 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for March 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +25.0%, +25.6% and +25.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to March 2021...
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Key Test Data Summary for February 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for February 2021 compared with the same period last season are: +17.6%, +16.5% and +16.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to February 2021...
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Key Test Data Summary for January 2021
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for January 2021 compared with the same period last season are: -4.8%, -0.8% and -0.6% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to January 2021...
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Key Test Data Summary for December 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for December 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -5.0%, -4.2% and -4.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to December 2020...
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Australian shorn wool production stabilises as fleece weights rise
wool production although low sheep numbers will continue to hamper a recovery in shorn wool production. The Committee estimates that Australian shorn wool production for 2019/20 was 284 mkg greasy, a 5.3% decline on the 300 mkg total for 2018/19. This...
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Key Test Data Summary for November 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -11.2%, -7.8% and -7.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to November 2020...
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Key Test Data Summary for October 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for October 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -22.5%, -18.8% and -18.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to October 2020...
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Key Test Data Summary for September 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for September 2020 compared with the same period last season are: +2.8%, +7.1% and +7.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to September 2020...
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Australian Sheep and Wool Show 16-18 July 2021
The dates for the Australian Sheep and Wool Show for 2021 have been announced. The event will be held at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo, Victoria from 16th to 18th July 2021. One of the features of the show is the annual Australian Fleece...
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Key Test Data Summary for August 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for August 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -22.2%, -20.5% and -20.1% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 to August 2020...
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Australian shorn wool production stabilises in 2020/21
to drought conditions in Western Australia, central Queensland and the pastoral region of South Australia. The Committee estimates that Australian shorn wool production for 2019/20 was 283 mkg greasy, a 5.5% decline on the 300 mkg total for 2018/19 and...
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Key Test Data Summary for July 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -16.3%, -15.1% and -14.4% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 13.7 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 16.0 mkg for the...
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Key Test Data Summary for June 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for June 2020 compared with the same period last season are: +0.6%, +3.7% and +4.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to June 2020 compared...
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Security Update for AWTA Electronic Test Certificates (eCerts)
If you encounter a document validity error message later it may be because the certificate you are viewing is not legitimate. To check it, you can obtain another copy of the original certificate for comparison through the Certificate Verification...
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Key Test Data Summary for May 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for May 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -30.6%, -28.5% and -28.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to May 2020 compared...
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Key Test Data Summary for April 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for April 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -11.6%, -8.4% and -8.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to April 2020 compared...
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Key Test Data Summary for March 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for March 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -9.2%, -4.6% and -3.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to March 2020 compared...
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Nominations for the 2020 NCWSBA Wool Broker Award
The National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia (NCWSBA) is calling for nominations for the 2020 NCWSBA Wool Broker Award. The Award is in its ninth successful year and recognises excellence in service to woolgrowers, auctioneering and/or...
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COVID-19 and AWTA Raw Wool Laboratories
AWTA Ltd realises that the trading of Australian wool critically depends on the test results we produce. I’d like to assure you that AWTA Ltd is taking all practical steps it can in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia and has in place...
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Electronic Data Exchange (EDI)
The electronic distribution of data is an integral part of AWTA’s services. Through our Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) facilities, AWTA provide electronic data for virtually every test we undertake. Customers can improve service turnaround and...
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Impact of the recent bushfires on Australian wool production
bushfires on shorn wool production. Data provided to the AWPFC by state government authorities indicate that the current estimated number of sheep reported lost is approximately 70,000 out of a total Australian population of approximately 68 million....
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Key Test Data Summary for February 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for February 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -13.8%, -11.0% and -10.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to February 2020...
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Key Test Data Summary for January 2020
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for January 2020 compared with the same period last season are: -7.3%, -4.5% and -4.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to January 2020...
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Key Test Data Summary for December 2019
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for December 2019 compared with the same period last season are: +13.0%, +16.5% and +16.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to December 2019...
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Key Test Data Summary for November 2019
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -4.3%, -1.3% and -0.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to November 2019...
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Australian wool production falls as dry conditions continue
2019/20 season. This third forecast is for production of 272 million kilograms (mkg) greasy, a 9.2% decline on the 2018/19 estimate of 300 mkg greasy (Table 1). Committee Chairman, Russell Pattinson noted that “High adult sheep slaughter rates in...
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Key Test Data Summary for October 2019
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for October 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -6.3%, -4.4% and -3.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to October 2019...
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Key Test Data Summary for September 2019
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for September 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -15.9%, -14.6% and -14.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to September 2019...
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Drought continues to push Australian wool production lower
production in 2019/20 is 285 mkg greasy. This is a 5% decline on 2018/19 is due to lower sheep shorn numbers. The Committee estimates that Australian shorn wool production for 2018/19 was 300 mkg greasy. This is a 12.1% decline from the levels in...
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Key Test Data Summary for August 2019
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for August 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -18.0%, -19.8% and -19.5% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 to August 2019...
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Key Test Data Summary for July 2019
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -5.7%, -5.9% and -5.3% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 16.0 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 16.9 mkg for the...
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Online Certificate Verification
an online form. It has been provided so that people who have Certificates in their possession can check that they are legitimate. It is not designed to allow Certificates to be reproduced by those that do not own them. Mulesing Status Reports can also...
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Electronic Certificates (eCerts)
AWTA produces electronic Test Certificates and Guidance Reports as part of our standard services. These eCerts can be emailed in PDF format direct to the requestor as soon as testing is complete. The format is identical to that of the printed documents...
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Key Test Data Summary for June 2019
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for June 2019 compared with the same period last season are: -23.2%, -25.8% and -25.6% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2018 to June 2019 compared...
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