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Shorn wool production increases as the run of good seasons continue

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee’s second forecast of shorn wool production for 2022/23 is 340 Mkg greasy, up 4.9% on 2021/22. The continuing La Niña conditions have set up a very positive spring season in key wool producing regions. The number of sheep shorn is expected to increase (up 4.7%) with the average cut per head maintained at 4.53 kg greasy.

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Key Test Data Summary for August 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for August 2022 compared with the same period last season are:
+12.4%, +11.3% and +11.3% respectively.

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Key Test Data Summary for June 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for June 2022 compared with the same period last season are:
-1.6%, -0.8% and -0.5% respectively.

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Key Test Data Summary for July 2022

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2022 compared with the same period last season are:
+10.7%, +10.7% and +10.5% respectively.

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AWTA Ltd Wool Testing Fees 2022-23

General wool testing fees have increased by 2% for the 2022/23 wool selling season, effective from 1st July 2022.

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