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Key Test Data Summary for August 2014
- Monday, 01 September 2014
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for August 2014 compared with the same period last season are -1.9%, +3.3% and +3.5% respectively.
Australian wool production to ease in 2014/15
- Friday, 29 August 2014
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee's second forecast for 2014/15 has revised shorn wool production to 328 mkg, down 3.7% from 2013/14 levels. This decrease reflects the reduction in sheep numbers due to the high slaughter rates in 2013/14 even though average fleece weights are expected to increase marginally.
Charity Auction raises funds for Make-A-Wish foundation
- Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Over 400 fleeces that were entered into this year’s Australian Fleece Competition in Bendigo in July 2014 have been sold at a charity Auction, raising almost $8,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The fleeces were all donated by wool growers and sold by Landmark.
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Victorian wins Wool Broker of the Year 2014
- Wednesday, 27 August 2014
REX Bennett’s innovation and dedication to improving his clients’ bottom line has bagged him the title of Wool Broker of the Year.
Key Test Data Summary for July 2014
- Friday, 01 August 2014
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2014 compared with the same period last season are -10.5%, -7.4% and -6.9% respectively.