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ISSUE 106 / September 2026
The September 2026 edition of Beyond the Bale explores the people, ideas and innovation shaping Australian wool’s future. Meet woolgrowers and industry leaders including Tom Hooke, Emily Stretch, Michael Wright and Jim Gall, and discover how knowledge gained through AWI Extension is driving practical improvements on-farm. The edition shares key findings from the decade-long Merino Lifetime Productivity Project, examines wool’s carbon story and reports on progress towards a flystrike vaccine. Beyond the farm gate, it looks at opportunities emerging through Japan, crossbred wool, wool faux fur, natural fibre collaboration, and Homestead Road’s Australian wool activewear. Plus, find the latest market intelligence, National Wool Declaration advice and practical woolgrower resources.
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