The Yarn

Communal farming of flocks and rangelands, the average flock is just 200 but the Merino is so valued it is a “preferred” species according to the Lesotho government.

Hear from two very passionate woolgrowers: an Argentinian and New Zealander about growing wool and balancing work and life.

Young woolgrowers embarked on a study tour of China. This is what they thought of the world’s biggest manufacturer of Australian wool.

Dr Kim Bunter of the University of New England explains her breakthrough work in scanning for foetus age. This is some of the most exciting work in scanning since the technology developed for sheep in the 1980s

Australian genetics in South America What it is like running Merinos in Patagonia, Argentina

Wool has been placed at the front and centre of one of the world’s most prestigious running events: The Boston Marathon. Hear about how wool performs as experienced by four first time runners.

Charles Sturt University (CSU), Professor Michael Friend and PhD student Forough Ataollahi explain their project through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation investigating supplementing ewes to increase lamb survival.

The Woolmark Company is the global authority when it comes to marketing Australian wool. So what does this actually entail? Hear from key international staff members about what they do to promote Australian wool.

AWI has interviewed 40 woolgrowers about their transition to a non-mulesed operation for a new publication. Farmers speaking to farmers about their experience of protecting their flock against flystrike.

Will Wilson, Chair of WoolQ explains its launch, functionality and future. The platform will roll out across 2018: hear what it all means.