IWTO Channel
Keep abreast of the International Wool Textile Organisation’s activities via the IWTO CHANNEL on YouTube. From sheep to shop, IWTO represents the interests of the global wool trade. IWTO also is the global authority for standards in the wool textile industry.…
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Wool biosecurity and traceability
Biosecurity and traceability is a high priority for the Australian wool industry. Australia has clearly defined emergency animal disease response plans and strong governance arrangements that ensure preparedness in the event of a biosecurity incursion. To be ‘world-leading’ implies constant…
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Australian Wool Education Trust Annual Report 2020-21
The Trust produces a summary report of its activities each year. These reports are intended to advise the organisations responsible for the appointment of Trustees about the Trust’s activities during the calendar year. However, they are also available to the…
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New AWET Trustee
Ms Brenda McGahan has been nominated by WIA as a Trustee for AWET. The Australian Wool Education Trust is administered by 5 Trustees, 2 appointed by the Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd (AWTA Ltd), 2 appointed by Australian Wool Innovation…
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RASF Vocational Education & Training Scholarships
Applications are open for RASF Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarships, for study at registered VET institutions including TAFE and College courses on campus and via distance/online learning. VET Scholarships support students with a passion for rural life and a…
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Problem Accessing Wool and Sheep Module Files
Update As of 4:00 pm Tuesday, 21st September this problem was resolved. It affected those who registered in 2019 or earlier. Problem accessing Wool and Sheep Module files Due to technical issues the files in the Wool and Sheep modules…
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RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships
RAS Foundation rural scholarship application deadline is approaching. Applications for a RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship close on 5 September 2021. The RASF encourages applications from students in NSW including the ACT, who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment…
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Sheep Producers Australia Recruiting for Board Positions
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the Peak National Industry Body for the Australian Sheep Meat Industry. Based in Canberra, our purpose is to be a strategic leader working to benefit Australia’s sheep industry to achieve a productive, profitable, and sustainable…
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34th Australian Association of Animal Science Conference
The 34th Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences is scheduled for Tuesday 5th July to Thursday 7th July 2022 in Cairns, Queensland. The Association, together with CSIRO Publishing, will prepare a special edition of Animal Production Science to…
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VirtuWool – Delena White
Textile rating tools of the future must include responsible fibre consumption and be built on robust data or they will be blamed for causing more harm, instead of solving our current dilemmas. IWTO, together with industry partners are building a…
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