The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -3.0%, +0.6% and +1.1% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for November 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -9.1%, -8.2% and -7.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for December 2022 compared with the same period last season are: +11.1%, +7.6% and +7.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for January 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +21.8%, +24.2% and +23.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...
Mr Brendon van Rensburg, previously responsible for managing AWTA Ltd's Western Australian operations has been appointed General Manager - Raw Wool, a position previously held for many years by Mr Ian Ashman. Brendon will remain based at the Bibra Lake...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +1.2%, +0.7% and +0.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +5.1%, +4.2% and +3.5% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to March...
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 progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to April...
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 progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to May...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for June 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +1.8%, +5.6% and +5.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 to June...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 compared with the same period last season are: -24.4%, -23.4% and -23.5% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 15.6 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 20.4 mkg for...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for August 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +2.1%, +4.7% and +4.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to August...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for September 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +6.6%, +7.7% and +7.3% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +16.1%, +15.1% and +14.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for November 2023 compared with the same period last season are: +13.9%, +17.6% and +16.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for December 2023 compared with the same period last season are: -12.2%, -7.4% and -7.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for January 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -2.3%, -3.4% and -2.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -13.6%, -12.3% and -11.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -23.9%, -22.9% and -22.4% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to...
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has updated its forecast of shorn wool production for the 2023/24 season. The fourth forecast is for production of 324 million kilograms (Mkg) greasy, 1.0% lower than the 2022/23 estimate and...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2024 compared with the same period last season are: +13%, +17.5% and +17.8% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to April...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for May 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -17.2%, -15.6% and -15.5% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to May...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for June 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -21.3%, -20.1% and -19.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2023 to June...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 compared with the same period last season are: +8.1%, +10.7% and +11.3% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 17.4 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 15.6 mkg for...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for August 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -21.1%, -20.1% and -19.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for September 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -9.8%, -7.3% and -7.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for October 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -9.1%, -7.4% and -6.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for November 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -14.2%, -12.8% and -12.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for December compared with the same period last season are: -15.4%, -14.9% and -15.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...
The Key Test Data Report is updated every month and contains detailed information relating to bales and lots tested by AWTA both for the current and previous seasons. There is also data detailling the comparative changes in Lots, Bales and Weight...
Combining Italy's rich wool heritage with the latest research and developments in wool applications, the 88th Congress of the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) concluded last week in Venice, Italy. More than 320 delegates, representing all...
Wool ComfortMeter Retailers and manufacturers now have a reliable means of objectively specifying and promoting a garment on the basis of superior comfort for the wearer, using The Wool ComfortMeter; a easy-to-use desktop instrument. Accurately and...
Entries are currently being sought for the 13th Australian Fleece Competition, a feature event at this year's Australian Sheep and Wool Show to be held in Bendigo, Victoria from 16 - 21 July 2013. Typically over 400 fleeces are entered in this national...
Research & Development plays a major part in the development of AWTA Raw Wool. Based in Melbourne, the Research & Engineering group forms the largest wool measurement and engineering research group in the wool industry. Work conducted by the group...
AWTA Raw Wool's key service is the independent sampling, testing and certifying of the Yield and Fibre Diameter of greasy wool before it is sold. Prior to the measurment of Yield and Fibre Diameter, a representative sample must be obtained. A core...
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...
The AWTA Raw Wool Melbourne Laboratory will be closed for business on Tuesday, 3 November 2015 for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. As this is a metropolitan Melbourne public holiday, all other AWTA Raw Wool laboratories and regional operations will...