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Online Certificate Verification

The online Certificate Verificationsystem allows holders of AWTA Test Certificates to obtain another copy via email simply by entering the certificate number, some security information and an email address into an online form. It has been provided so...

Raw Wool Terms August 2013

Fleece Measurement Service Request (Yield, Micron, L&S, Colour)

Fleece Measurement Terms August 2013

Brochures and Handbooks

free of charge, to all addressees on our Mailing List. Otherwise they are available in electronic format on our web site. Note that wool testing process and the company's operations change from time to time as a result of improvment to the process and...

Pesticide Terms August 2013

Pesticide Residue Analysis Test Request

The Australian Wool Traceability Hub Gains Momentum

day and the respective PIC declaration rates. This data is provided confidentially to each subscriber in isolation and is not shared with any other businesses. Steady Progress in PIC Adoption Since its launch, the AWTH has seen a steady increase in the...

Specialised Wool Equipment

skin nerve endings, resulting in wearer discomfort. What is textile comfort? Textile fibre-ends which are fine enough to not push against the wearer’s skin, results in a soft, comfortable feel. However, if coarser fibres are present, the ends can...

Shorn wool production moves higher

+3.3% Average cut per head (kg/head) 4.13 4.41 +6.8% 4.49 +1.8% Shorn wool production (Mkg greasy) 284 294 +3.7% 310 +5.2% Note: Totals may not add due to rounding. Table 2: Total shorn wool production by state – 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 Parameter...

Improved seasonal conditions but low sheep numbers limit recovery in shorn wool production

at low levels and a sharp increase in the number of interstate sheep transfers. Committee Chairman, Russell Pattinson noted that “Strong returns for mutton and lamb along with high sheepreplacement costs and uncertainty surrounding the impact of...

Australian shorn wool production stabilises as fleece weights rise

-5.50% Average cut per head (kg/head) 4.13 4.13 0.00% 4.43 7.30% Shorn wool production (mkg greasy) 300 284 -5.30% 287 1.10% Note: Totals may not adddue to rounding. Table 2: Total shorn wool production by state – 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21 Parameter...

Australian shorn wool production stabilises in 2020/21

more than 40% of producers intend to increase breeding ewe numbers, compared with 28% of producers in 2019/20. The Committee noted the substantial transfer of ewes and lambs from Western Australia to southern and eastern states during the first 6 months...

Security Update for AWTA Electronic Test Certificates (eCerts)

eCerts users must, when prompted, accept (or “trust”) the digital certificate that is embedded within the eCert. If this is not done, an error message will be displayed. If you are currently seeing an error message on AWTA eCerts, you can fix it by...

Australian wool production falls as dry conditions continue

(mkg) greasy, a 9.2% decline on the 2018/19 estimate of 300 mkg greasy (Table 1). Committee Chairman, Russell Pattinson noted that “High adult sheep slaughter rates in 2018/19, which were up 16.0% on 2017/18, reduced the number of sheep available to be...

Drought continues to push Australian wool production lower

eastern Victoria and the pastoral regions of South Australia continue to experience dry to drought conditions.” The Committee noted that the key factor limiting a recovery in shorn wool production is the number of sheep shorn, following high adult sheep...

Drought continues to impact Australian wool production

season. There have also been considerable reductions in staple length, staple strength and vegetable matter. The Committee noted that the AWTA test data to March 2019 showed a significant increase in the weight of wool tested of17.5 microns and finer,...

Australian wool production impacted by tough season

wool production is expected to fall by amounts varying between 0.3% in Tasmania and 8.0% in South Australia. The Committee noted that for the 2018/19 season to the end of October, the AWTA test data showed a large increase in the weight of wool tested...

FAQs

Dark and Medullated Fibre Contamination cause? Mulesing Status The questions above are by no means comprehensive. If you cannot find the answer to your question here or if you want more comprehensive information, please email [email protected] Who is...

Volume and Trends

production levels are consistent, there are slight differences in the figures of each State due mainly to: WSA information not being provided by the seller The handling and marketing approaches of sellers, whereby wool grown in one area is transported...

Australian Wool Industry Unveils the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH)

can best offer support in a precompetitive, industry good, space. It is a clear signal that the Australian wool industry is not only collaborating to meet the challenges of today but is also paving the way for a more sustainable and successful future....

PIC and the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH)

Veterinary Service (who sign off on quarantine certificates) and our overseas clients(mainly China). It is important to note that sellers (brokers/growers) information is protected under the existing AWTA data sharing agreement. Sellers can opt in or...

Key Test Data Summary for February 2024

July 2023 to February 2024 compared with the same period last season are: -0.9%, +0.6% and -0.1% respectively. Readers should note that significant quantities of wool produced in NSW and Qld were shipped to Victoria for sampling and warehousing during...

Raw Wool Laboratory Equipment

manual intervention. The NextGen Laserscan goes beyond conventional standards by employing a water based transporation fluid, not only promoting environmental sustainability but also contributing to a clean and effcient operation. Lastest Video Download...

Australian shorn wool production continues a moderate increase

1.7% Average cut per head (greasy kg/head) 4.52 4.59 2.2% 4.58 0.0% Shorn wool production (Mkg greasy) 324 328 1.3% 332 1.4% Note: Totals may not add due to rounding. The full forecast report will be available on the AWI website at...

Australian shorn wool production forecast of 340 Mkg greasy for 2022/23

the number of sheep shorn rising to 74.9 million head during 2022/23 – the highest since 2017/18”. However, the season is not without its challenges. Continued wet conditions with lower average temperatures have negatively impacted pasture feed quality...

Bidding farewell to our retiring Chairman, Donald McGauchie AO

over the past 23 years, including expansion of its footprint and breadth of testing services beyond its wool roots. This has not only protected, but enhanced the financial strength of AWTA over a period when wool production fell significantly. Donald’s...

Yes, we are OPEN - Victoria enters a 7-day lockdown

would like to assure our clients we are an Essential Service Provider and OPEN as usual for wool testing. Victoria enters another 7-day lockdown Due to the COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, suspected to be the highly infectious Delta...

AWTA Still Open

Thank you for your ongoing support……..Stay safe & take care. CONTACT US: If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on: PH: 03 9371 2100 or Email: [email protected] Regards, The AWTA Raw Wool team

Sale Cut-off Calculator

we make reasonable endeavours to meet selected service levels, and generally issue results within the specified times, we cannot guarantee that we will do so on every occasion. We are not liable for any loss or claim whatsoever arising from any delay in...

Essential Service Provider - Update on COVID-19 (WE ARE OPEN)

in direct communication again, if we believe there are substantial changes. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on: PH: 03 9371 2100 or Email: [email protected] Regards, The AWTA Raw Wool team

Update on Covid-19 - Essential Service Provider (OPEN)

in direct communication again, if we believe there are substantial changes. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on: PH: 03 9371 2100 or Email: [email protected] Regards, The AWTA Raw Wool team

Still operating - Stage 4 COVID-19 update

weeks. Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing support of AWTA Raw Wool. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Client Services team at (03) 9371 2100 or [email protected].

Electronic Certificates (eCerts)

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Electronic Services

core testing service. Find out more: Fact Sheet - Electronic Data Interchange EDI Client Details Form EDI Service - Update Notice - July 2010 TOPMARK - Global Benchmarking for Topmakers TOPMARK is a free benchmarking service for processing mills and...

Wool Production Forecast Report (Sep 2013)

FAWO Launches Australian Wool Industry Medal

areas and supporting our national economy. The hard work by all those across the Australian Wool Industry contributes not only to individual businesses but flows out to our communities and other industries. "In Agriculture, the national production value...

Excellent seasonal conditions push Australian wool production higher in 2016/17

to result in even better average wool cuts per head in 2016/17 than the Committee anticipated in August. "Some regions, notably in Victoria, in the Tablelands of New South Wales and in Tasmania, have experienced a rather tough winter after seeing very...

Decline in Australian wool production in 2015/16 greater than expected

final estimate of shorn wool production for the 2014/15 season is 346 mkg, an increase of 1.7% over the previous season.As noted in August, this increase is in line with, but less than, the increase seen in AWTA tests, ABS wool receivals and AWEX...

Wool for Future Markets

environmental story, rating “tools” score it poorly due to flaws in the way certain impacts are assessed, or in some cases, not assessed. For example, important impacts such as microplastics pollution are not considered in ratings that rely solely on...

Seasonal conditions hold back wool production

recently and is the result of a small fall in both the number of sheep shorn and in average wool cuts per head. The Committee noted that for the 2017/18 season to March, the AWTA test data showed a significant decline in the weight of wool tested of...

2018 Australian Wool Industry Medal - Call for Nominations

administration and community initiatives. The hard work by all those across the Australian Wool Industry contributes not only to individual businesses but flows out to our communities and other industries. Mr Michell said “We all know people in the...

Australian wool production to lift a little in 2017/18

This will be partly offset by a small fall in the average wool cut per head due to drier seasonal conditions in some regions, notably in Western Australia. The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has revised its forecast of shorn...

Australian Wool Production Higher

throughout the 2016/17 season and fleece weights are even better than the Committee previously expected. For other states, notably Victoria, the improved seasonal conditions came later and average wool cuts per head have only increased at shearings from...

Wool production unchanged in 2016/17

receivals and auction offerings late in the 2014/15 season was attributed to the release of on-farm stocks. This stock was not available for sale in 2015/16. The Committee’s estimate for 2015/16 also compares with the 5.9% decline in first hand wool...

Wool production remains down in 2015/16

first forecast of shorn wool production for the coming 2016/17 season is for production to be 320 mkg greasy. The Committee noted that for the 2015/16 season to February, AWTA test data showed a significant increase in the weight of wool between 16.5...

Australian wool production to ease in 2015/16

result of the improved fleece weights which partly offset the decline in the number of sheep shorn last season. The Committee noted that the AWTA wool test data for the 2014/15 season showed a reduction in volumes of wool 17.5 microns and finer, but an...

Australian wool production unchanged in 2014/15 and predicted to ease in 2015/16

in opening sheep numbers as a result of the continued high sheep and lamb turn-off rates in the current season. The Committee noted that the AWTA wool test data for 2014/15 shows a reduction in volumes of wool 17.5 microns and finer, and an increase in...

Australian wool production to ease in 2014/15

-4.7% Average cut per head (kg/head) 4.47 4.37 -2.3% 4.42 +1.1% Shorn wool production (mkg greasy) 352 341 -3.3% 328 -3.7% Note: Totals may not add due to rounding. Table 2: Total greasy wool production by state - 2013/14 and 2014/15forecasts QLD NSW...