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Australian Wool Innovation

Welcome to Australian Wool Innovation, an innovation hub for the woolgrowers of Australia

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Recording available now! AWI webinar: Why stay in wool sheep?
Catch up on the Webinar: ‘Why stay in wool sheep?’ presented by John Francis. The webinar discussed the detail John’s analysis of the profitability of wool-growing enterprises, Why stay in wool sheep?
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Watch Now: Ask the Chairman and Board of Directors Webinar
Catch up on the recent webinar with Chairman Jock Laurie and the AWI Board of Directors as they answer your questions about AWI and the wool industry.
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WoolPoll Recommendation
After extensive engagement with woolgrowers nationwide and their industry representative bodies the board of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is recommending a 2% levy at the upcoming WoolPoll.
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Beyond the Bale – September edition out now
Beyond the Bale magazine provides you with the latest information from AWI, the research and development (R&D) and marketing organisation for the Australian wool industry. Access the latest quarterly edition here and keep up to date on the activities of AWI.
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In the Shops – Spring/Summer 2024
AWI has compiled this special preview of some wool products that will be available from Australian brands this season. Discount offers are available on selected products, exclusively for Australian woolgrowers.
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Australian Wool Production Forecast Report August 2024
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s (AWPFC) estimate of shorn wool production for the 2023/24 season is 318 million kilograms (Mkg) greasy. This is 3.1% lower than the 2022/23 estimate and a 6 Mkg greasy downward revision of the April forecast.
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Advance Notice of Annual General Meeting
AWI will hold its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10am on Friday 15th November 2024.
AWI advises that the AGM has been changed to a virtual meeting rather than a physical one.
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Webinar: Introducing the Australian Wool Traceability Hub
Join the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) for an introduction to the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH). The webinar will include a demonstration of the newly launched platform as well as information about how you can get involved.
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AWI working for woolgrowers
As the industry’s research, development and marketing company AWI’s sole mission is to help woolgrowers whether it is driving more demand for wool to shearer training and cutting-edge research into Bioharvesting. 
 
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Get Involved in AWI Research
Are you interested in industry research and consultation? Do you want to get the most out of your levy dollars? Would you like early access and input to R&D? Learn how you can get involved in AWI projects and be at the forefront of cutting-edge research.
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Watch Now: Ask the Chairman and Board of Directors Webinar
Catch up on the recent webinar with Chairman Jock Laurie and the AWI Board of Directors as they answer your questions about AWI and the wool industry.
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AWI Annual Operating Plan 2024/25
AWI’s Annual Operating Plan is closely aligned with the three-year Strategic Plan and provides a framework for successful implementation of business objectives. This plan looks to inform levy payers, government and the wider wool industry on AWI’s plans for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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The Broader View – for non-Merino woolgrowers
This AWI publication includes articles about AWI on-farm R&D and extension activities, market intelligence and marketing that benefit producers of broad wool.
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Wear Wool, Not Fossil Fuel
Every 25 minutes, an Olympic-sized pool of oil is used to make synthetic clothing. Choosing natural fibres, such as wool, offers solutions to reducing fashion's impact. Always check the label to change the way you shop.

Market Intelligence

Australian Wool Innovation provides various information services to its partners and woolgrowers. By undertaking a broad review of the global market for wool and competitor fibres, we are able to provide wool production forecasting, retail and trade market reports, consumer insights and trend monitoring, along with fibre market research.

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Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)

About AWI

AWI is a not-for-profit enterprise that conducts research, development and marketing along the worldwide supply chain for Australian wool on behalf of about 60,000 woolgrowers that principally fund the company.
Our mission is to make strategically targeted investments to enhance the profitability, international competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian wool industry. To do this, we invests along the global supply chain for Australian wool to deliver outcomes that benefit Australian woolgrowers

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Episode 264

Patrick Cripps and the Fibre of Football

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AWI working for woolgrowers