The authorised signatories displayed on both the printed and electronic (PDF) versions of AWTA Raw Wool Test Certificates and Reports will change from 3 June 2023.
Read more: Change to AWTA Signatories for Reports and Certificates
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for May 2023 compared with the same period last season are:
+19.4%, +21.3% and +21.4% respectively.
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2023 compared with the same period last season are:
-3.0%, -3.5% and -3.6% respectively.
The latest Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s forecast of shorn wool production for 2022/23 is 328 Mkg greasy, up 1.3% on 2021/22. Most key wool producing regions experienced a favourable summer season, a reasonable autumn and are heading into winter with a sufficient supply of feed.
Read more: Australian shorn wool production continues a moderate increase
AWTA Melbourne has resumed issuing test results, although at a reduced capacity. Samples are being processed according to service commitments.