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Key Test Data Summary for June 2016
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for June 2016 compared with the same period last season are -25.9%, -22.1% and -21.4% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2015 – June 2016 compared...
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2016 Agricultural Census
The 2016 Agricultural Census is now on, and the due date for completion is 07 July 2016. Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics measures the pulse of Australia’s agriculture industry, and it’s happening right now. The Agricultural Census...
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Australian Sheep & Wool Show 15 - 17 July 2016
5000 farmers plus 350 stallholders. They gather each year in the Victorian regional city of Bendigo to watch the country's 'best of the best' sheep breeders compete and to celebrate fine food, fibre, fashion and the mighty Australian sheep. AWTA is a...
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Key Test Data Summary for July 2016
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 compared with the same period last season are -12.7%, -10.2% and -9.1% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 15.5 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 17.0 mkg for the...
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Key Test Data Summary for August 2016
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for August 2016 compared with the same period last season are: 11.4%, 13.0% and 13.6% respectively. There were 2 addtional working days during August 2016 in comparison with the same month last...
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Wool production unchanged in 2016/17
325 -6.1% 325 0.0% Note: Totals may not add due to rounding. Shorn wool forecasts by State will be available in the Committee's August report, which will be released soon. The National Committee drewon advice from the six State Committees, each of which...
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Lachlan Sutton, Wool Broker of the Year 2016
Lachlan Sutton was declared Wool Broker of the Year for 2016 at the Wool Week Dinner held in Melbourne last week. HIS innovative approach to marketing at a local and national level nabbed Elders’ Lachlan Sutton the National Council of Wool Selling...
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Donations to diabetes charity
The sale of fleeces donated by participants of the Australian Fleece Competition have raised more than $11,000 for Diabetes Australia. In its 16th year, the fleeces donated by participants of the Australian Fleece Competition have raised more than...
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Minor flooding delays delivery of North Central NSW wool samples
Due to rain causing minor flooding and traffic delays last night, any wool samples collected from Dubbo, Parkes, Forbes and Grenfell on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 did not meet the Southbound service in time for delivery to the Melbourne wool testing...
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Grand Final Public Holiday 2016 - Victoria
The Victorian State Government has declared that Friday 30 September 2016 will be a public holiday in Victoria. Clients should note that the AWTA Melbourne Laboratory will be closed on this day. This Public Holiday will affect clients selling wool in...
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Flooding delays sample delivery from Central NSW
Due to continued flooding and traffic delays around Forbes any wool samples collected from Dubbo, Parkes, Forbes and Grenfell on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 may not meet the southbound service in time for delivery to the laboratory the following...
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Key Test Data Summary for September 2016
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for September 2016 compared with the same period last season are: -8.5%, -5.1% and -4.2% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – September 2016...
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Melbourne Laboratory Closed - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday 2016
The AWTA Raw Wool Melbourne Laboratory will be closed for business on Tuesday, 1 November 2016 for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. As this is a metropolitan Melbourne public holiday, all other AWTA Raw Wool laboratories and regional operations will...
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Key Test Data Summary for October 2016
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for October 2016 compared with the same period last season are: -12.5%, -13.0% and -12.1% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – October 2016...
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Key Test Data Summary for November 2016
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2016 compared with the same period last season are: +23.0%, +21.5% and +21.8% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – November 2016...
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Wool ComfortMeter Video Available
A video demonstrating the features and benefits of using the Wool ComfortMeter is now available. The Wool ComfortMeter is an instrument capable of objectively measuring the comfort of garments when worn next to skin, in particular garments containing...
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Wool Classer Training in Metropolitan Melbourne
professional Wool Classers. The course is based in Laverton North, in the highly practical environment of one of Melbourne's busiest wool stores. Interested parties should contact Norman Tozer for further details.
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Delay to issuing Test Results - S24 & M24
Due to much higher than anticipated workload for next week’s sale there will be a delay in the issuing of some test results and consequently these tests will miss the normal catalogue transmission deadline on Friday. The NASC met this morning and have...
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Excellent seasonal conditions push Australian wool production higher in 2016/17
of feed, which more than offsets the small decline expected in the number of sheep shorn. This increase is from the Committee's final estimate of shorn wool production for 2015/16 at 325 mkg. This is 6.2% below the 2014/15 production level. The...
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Key Test Data Summary for December 2016
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for December 2016 compared with the same period last season are: -1.1%, +0.3% and +1.0% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – December 2016...
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Improvements to EU EcoLabel Testing
The EU specifications for deliveries of greasy wool under its EcoLabel certification program have changed. The maximum number of sale lots to be tested as part of a greasy wool consignment is now 10 and AWTA’s Pesticide Testing service has new...
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Key Test Data Summary for January 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for January 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +8.9%, +9.3% and +9.9% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – January 2017...
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Agistment Urgently Required - Central West NSW
The bushfires in the Dunedoo/Coolah/Cassilis areas in the central West of NSW have devastated dozens of farming properties with an estimated 54,000 hectares burnt. There have been stock losses in these areas but, amazingly, some good news is coming...
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Key Test Data Summary for February 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for February 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +8.4%, +5.2% and +4.9% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – February 2017...
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Victoria - Public Holiday Monday,13 March 2017
The Melbourne AWTA Laboratory will be closed on Monday, 13 March 2017 due to a Public Holiday.
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Key Test Data Summary for March 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for March 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +16.4%, +14.2% and +14.2% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – March 2017...
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AWTA Analytics
Often refered to as Key Test Data, this free service includes access to current and historic testing volumes and test averages. Access AWTA Analytics. The AWTA Analytics service features: Bales, Lots and Volume tested by month and progressive (season...
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FAWO Launches Australian Wool Industry Medal
FAWO Announces New Industry Initiative The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations Inc. (FAWO) has announced the launch of the Australian Wool Industry Medal to recognise men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the...
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Australian Wool Production Higher
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that Australian shorn wool production in 2016/17 will reach 339 mkg greasy. This 4.3% increase from 2015/16 is largely the result of excellent seasonal conditions in many areas resulting in...
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Key Test Data Summary for April 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for April 2017 compared with the same period last season are: -3.2%, -7.5% and -7.8% respectively. There were fewer working days in April 2017 than the same month last year due to Easter. The...
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New Contact Details - Sydney
The contact telephone and fax numbers for the AWTA Sydney office have changed. AWTA Sydney Telephone: 02 9632 5463 Fax: 02 9632 1729 Please amend all records.
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Key Test Data Summary for May 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for May 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +27.0%, +23.5% and +23.0% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – May 2017 compared...
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Public Holiday Monday,12 June 2017
The Melbourne AWTA Laboratory will be closed on Monday, 12 June 2017 due to the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday.
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AWTA Podcast - by Elisabeth van Delden
Michael Jackson is the Managing Director of AWTA, the Australian Wool Testing Authority. In this Wool Academy Podcast Michael explains how wool testing works. In particular he explains what wool tests are applied to each bale of wool and what the...
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AWTA Ltd Testing Fees Unchanged 2017-2018
General wool testing fees remain unchanged with no increase for the 2017/18 wool selling season commencing 1st July 2017. The total cost for testing a typical 7 bale lot, including a Staple Length & Strength test, will remain at $74.20 ex GST. Click...
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Key Test Data Summary for June 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for June 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +14.0%, +11.9% and +11.8% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2016 – June 2017 compared...
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Key Test Data Summary for July 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +19.4%, +14.2% and +13.1% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 17.5 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 15.5 mkg for the...
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Key Test Data Summary for August 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for August 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +2.5%, +0.5% and +0.3% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 – August 2017 compared...
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Key Test Data Summary for September 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for September 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +14.9%, +10.4% and +9.2% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 – September 2017...
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Key Test Data Summary for October 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for October 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +12.0%, +9.2.% and +8.7% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 – October 2017...
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Key Test Data Summary for November 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2017 compared with the same period last season are: +0.1%, -2.3% and -2.2% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 – November 2017...
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Australian wool production to lift a little in 2017/18
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that shorn wool production will lift in 2017/18 to 345 mkg greasy, up by 1.4% compared with 2016/17. The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that shorn wool...
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Key Test Data Summary for December 2017
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for December 2017 compared with the same period last season are: -10.3%, -15.4% and -15.8% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 – December 2017...
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Key Test Data Summary for January 2018
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for January 2018 compared with the same period last season are: +20.6%, +14.6% and +14.2% respectively. The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 – January 2018...
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Key Test Data Summary for February 2018
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for February 2018 compared with the same period last season are: -0.9%, -3.7% and -4.1% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 to February 2018...
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2018 Australian Wool Industry Medal - Call for Nominations
The Federation of Australian Wool Organisations Inc. (FAWO) is calling for nominations for the 2018 Australian Wool Industry Medal. The Australian Wool Industry Medal (AWIM) recognises men and women who have made an exceptional and sustained...
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Key Test Data Summary for March 2018
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for March 2018 compared with the same period last season are: -8.7%, -13.4% and -13.7% respectively. CCCC The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2017 to March 2018...
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Key Test Data Summary for April 2018
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for April 2018 compared with the same period last season are: +13.2%, +11.8% and +11.7% respectively. Note that there were more working days in April 2018 than the same period last year due to...
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Seasonal conditions hold back wool production
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee forecasts that Australian shorn wool production in 2017/18 will reach 338 mkg greasy. This is a 0.6% decline from the levels in 2016/17 and is largely the result of more difficult seasonal conditions...
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Update on Fibre Curvature Measurement
Recently, AWTA Ltd’s Raw Wool Laboratories completed a biennial re calibration of all LASERSCAN, OFDA and Airflow instruments as required by the International Wool Textile Organisation, Interwoollabs and NATA as part of part of our ongoing...
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