Wool

Farewell Shaz!

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News - 13 December 2024

Twenty-seven years and 2.2 million boxes later, Sharon Drabsch has called it a day. Shaz, as her colleagues call her, ends her 27-year career as a box maker at the MiniJumbuk in Naracoorte at the end of this month. The 46-year-old with special abilities is not only a box maker but also a beacon of hope to those with special needs in the community.

NSW biggest wool classing cohort graduates at Hay

Krista Schade, The Riverine Grazier - 4 December 2024

The largest enrolment of wool classing professionals in the state sat its final exam last week at Hay’s TAFE campus. Taught by one of Australia’s leading classers, Hay’s Kayla Garner, 14 students from Hay, Ivanhoe, Booroorban, Broken Hill, Adelong and Trangie were vigorously assessed.

Elders reports steady FY24 earnings

Contributor, ARR.News - 18 November 2024

Australian agribusiness Elders has today released its results for the 12 months to 30 September 2024. Elders recorded a resilient FY24 earnings result, with improved second half trading partially offsetting the negative earnings impact from the first quarter which resulted from low livestock prices, lower crop protection margin and subdued client sentiment.

TAFE Hay tackles rural skills shortage – from florist to wool classer

Contributor, The Riverine Grazier - 16 October 2024

TAFE NSW Hay has helped a former florist raised in suburban Bathurst make an unlikely career pivot to wool classing, as the spring shearing season hits full swing. Rebecca Owen, 35, was trained at TAFE NSW as a florist and an aged care assistantin-nursing in her 20s, before falling in love with the wool industry and moving to Hay.

Five more shearing legends inducted into the Australian Shearer’s Hall of Fame

Tertia Butcher, The Riverine Grazier - 9 October 2024

Another five shearing legends have been inducted into the Australian Shearers’ Hall of Fame. The induction took place during the Festival of the Blades event ... These men represent the cream of the shearing industry as instructors, state champions and contractors.

Fourth sheep industry sustainability report card reveals progress made by industry: MLA

Contributor, ARR.News - 9 August 2024

The release of the Sheep Sustainability Framework’s (SSF) 2024 Annual Report has revealed the broadest range of data to date on the sustainability performance of the Australian wool and sheepmeat industry. Established by Sheep Producers Australia and WoolProducers Australia and supported by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), the SSF is now in its fourth year of data collection and reporting.

Rural Commodities Index rises for third consecutive month: NAB

Contributor, ARR.News - 31 July 2024

Increases in the price of wheat and lamb helped lift the NAB Rural Commodities Index* for the third consecutive month, rising by 0.4 per cent in June. NAB’s July Rural Commodities Wrap … reports while the wheat price rally slowed in June, prices continued to rise, increasing 3.5 per cent on average over the month.

“We want your fleeces”

Krista Schade, The Riverine Grazier - 24 July 2024

Hay Show committeeman Mike Cannon has again put out the call; “We want your fleeces! Hay Show will celebrate its 150th annual show ... Hay is a major centre of the Merino sheep industry and we want to highlight that fact with a stunning fleece display."

2024 State Finals

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 24 July 2024

The 2024 State Finals took place in Bendigo alongside the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The weekend showcased some impressive performances in shearing and wool handling.

145th Australian Sheep and Wool Show, 19-21 July 2024

Contributor, ARR.News - 8 July 2024

Onwards and upwards is the theme for the 2024 Australian Sheep and Wool Show, which captures the camaraderie and community spirit of an agricultural sector that is constantly adapting to meet changing market conditions. The 145th annual event will be held at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo from July 19-21, bringing together stakeholders from all aspects of the sheepmeat and wool industries.

Wool industry leads metrics for environmental reporting

Contributor, ARR.News - 23 April 2024

With consumer demand for “nature-positive” wool outstripping supply, a new project is underway to provide consistency and certainty for woolgrowers around measuring and reporting on environmental performance ... the Natural Capital and Environmental Performance Measures for Australian Wool Growers project aims to support woolgrowers with on-farm decision making and reporting to their customers, using consistent, science-based, practical metrics.

Shearing legends to be honored at 11th Festival of the Blades

Tertia Butcher, The Riverine Grazier - 3 April 2024

Five notable shearing legends will be honoured at Shear Outback’s 11th Festival of the Blades over the October long weekend, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th ... “These legends are famous in the world of shearing, and should be acknowledged for their outstanding contributions and achievements to the shearing industry,” Shear Outback board chair, Sam Barnes said. They are Deniliquin’s Brian Sullivan, Alan Williams (Moama), Peter Black (Dongara, WA) and Damien Boyle (Broomehill West, WA).

Ermenegildo Zegna Group celebrates its 60th wool awards edition

Contributor, ARR.News - 20 March 2024

The Ermenegildo Zegna Group began sourcing Australian wool back in the early years of 1900. The inherent excellence and unique characteristics of this incredible natural fibre have allowed the Group to continue to perfect the beauty, the quality, and the performance of its products. In particular, Australian superfine wool has been, and continues to be, key to creating many of the Group’s most precious fabrics and exclusive garments.

Australian Agriculture Outlook 2024: Rural Bank

Contributor, ARR.News - 13 December 2023

Andrew Smith, Rural Bank Head of Agribusiness Development said: “As was the case for 2023, the three key themes that will impact Australian agriculture in the first half of 2024 continue to be seasonal conditions, trade conditions and economic headwinds, but looking to the upside, a more favourable economic environment is expected to begin supporting agricultural markets in the back half of 2024."

Shearer continues to make strides

Narrandera Argus - 7 December 2023

Lockhart female shearer Nicki Guttler continues to make a name for herself in the male-dominated field of shearing ... Nicki started off shearing in the Open competition as the only female competing and surprised even herself by coming sixteenth out of 35 leaving quite a few seasoned Open shearers in her wake.

Nationals held at Jamestown

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 1 November 2023

Sports Shear Australia Nationals 2023 was held on the 21st and 22nd October at Jamestown SA ... The woolhandling board saw Kirsty Bone 2nd in the open and Sigourney Williams 2nd in the novice.

Australia’s top young Merino judges vye for national title

Contributor, ARR.News - 18 September 2023

Australia's most promising judges of Merino sheep have been announced by Agricultural Shows Australia as eligible to compete in the national finals of the prestigious annual competition to be judged next month. The competition brings together the best young judges and paraders aged from 15 to 25 in each state to compete at the national finals.

Australian agricultural exports reach new highs: Rural Bank

Contributor, ARR.News - 12 September 2023

Rural Bank’s Australian Agricultural Exports Report 2022/23 has found that export values reached a record high in 2022/23, driven by the 2022 winter crop. Australia’s top 13 export markets recorded year-on-year growth with the top 12 all achieving record highs, led by China, with Japan and the US retaining their places as Australian agriculture’s second and third most valuable markets.

Field days fashion parade sure to wow

Yorke Peninsula Country Times - 12 September 2023

This year’s Yorke Peninsula Field Days fashion parades will showcase a special collection of home-grown featuring Merino wool ... “This year we are focusing on local made brands including brands using home grown Merino wool, with a splash of country wear, work wear and glam”: Nadia Stamp.

Farmers from the West heading to Canberra with a personal plea: NFF

Contributor, ARR.News - 1 September 2023

Farmers and representatives from across the West are packing their bags and heading to Canberra on September 5 to speak directly to politicians about the Government’s proposed phase out of live sheep exports … Australia’s live export industry is worth some $1.3 billion and generates around 10,000 jobs, many in remote areas.

Vision to start wool tourism attraction in our region

Narrandera Argus - 24 August 2023

Restoration of the Riverina’s largest woolshed and its conversion into a museum and major tourist attraction is gaining momentum, with locals hopeful they will officially own five acres of land containing old shearers’ quarters and sheds within weeks. Toganmain Station, located between Darlington Point and Carrathool, was established in 1867 as one of the first grazing properties in the region.

Jondaryan Woolshed 50th Anniversary Reunion

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News - 20 July 2023

The Friends of Jondaryan Woolshed Inc. are holding a reunion for all who have been involved in "the Jondaryan Woolshed Project" since its inception in 1973, including volunteers, staff, committee members, directors, stall holders, event organisers and other supporters.

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