News
Mount Challicum Fleece Tops Competition
- Thursday, 24 July 2014
An Ultrafine Merino fleece from Mount Challicum Merino Stud won the Grand Champion Fleece title at the Australian Fleece Competition held in Bendigo as part of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show during July 2014. The 16.5 micron fleece was one of almost 500 entries this year and scored 94.85 out of a possible 100 points.
Key Test Data Summary for June 2014
- Tuesday, 01 July 2014
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for June 2014 compared with the same period last season are -1.2%, +1.1% and +1.7% respectively.
NCWSBA Wool Broker Award 2014
- Monday, 30 June 2014
The National Council of Wool Selling Brokers (NCWSBA) are seeking nominations for their Annual Wool Broker Award. The Award recognises and rewards excellence in client servicing, auctioneering and innovation by a wool broker working for a NCWSBA member. Broker staff who have been working in any role in the wool broking industry for 10 years or less are eligible to apply. Nominations close on 18th July 2014.
AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2014-2015
- Tuesday, 01 July 2014
General wool testing fees have increased by 2% for the 2014/15 wool selling season, effective from 1st July 2014.
Wooltech Core Machines
- Monday, 30 June 2014
South Australian based manufacturers of wool handling equipment O’Connor Wooltech have adopted a new method of manufacturing that reduces the time taken to build a core machine. Wooltech have incorporated new design features that improve core line productivity and operator safety. New finance and rental options are also available for purchasers.