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Valuable information resources for dry times

With many wool-growing regions across Australia still waiting for or missing significant rainfall to produce valuable winter feed, Australian Wool Innovation is reminding sheep producers of the myriad of resources available to help manage dry times.

AWI has many resources available to help woolgrowers supplementary feeding in dry times.

Many publications, fact sheets, webinars and networks are available to assist producers manage through the various issues that arise with ongoing dry conditions.

Whether faced with feed budgeting, planning for extended supplementary feeding, lambing while feeding, creating containment areas, deciding which animals to sell or what fodder to buy, assessing stock water or looking for a network to join, assistance is there to help.

A central point to start for those looking for information can be found at www.wool.com/droughtresources.

AWI extension network

AWI has an extension network in every state, created to support woolgrowers:


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