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28 November 2008
Ram breeders can take part in a new initiative to help detect one of the genes responsible for recessive black pigmentation in sheep.
27 November 2008
The Chairman of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Mr Wal Merriman has categorically denied a statement attributed to him in today's Land newspaper.
21 November 2008
The new Chairman of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Wal Merriman, has reaffirmed that there has been no fundamental change to AWI's position on mulesing as a result of the Board election two days ago.
19 November 2008
Mr Laurence Modiano, Dr Meredith Sheil, Mr George Falkiner and Mr David Webster have been elected to the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Board of Directors.
Australian Wool Innovation has brought in a healthy operating surplus of $5.5m and shareholders have been told that it is well placed to withstand the global financial crisis.
The Chairman of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Brian van Rooyen has told shareholders that despite difficult economic times AWI's new global marketing strategy would drive increased demand for Australian Merino wool worldwide.
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) today announced it had engaged world renowned style and innovation agency PeclersParis to provide colour and design trend direction for the Woolmark®.
18 November 2008
The board of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) today approved an investment of $1.21 m over the next 3 years to support producers in managing their sheep in the lead up to the industry commitment to phase out mulesing.
14 November 2008
American veterinarians are to be briefed this weekend on new research which shows the clips designed to reduce susceptibility to flystrike in Merino lambs have far less impact on the health and welfare of the lambs compared to mulesing.
11 November 2008
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has launched its biggest marketing campaign in China for more than a decade.
9 November 2008
More than 2200 Australian producers each month are visiting two websites set up to help combat internal parasites and lice that each year cost the sheep industry nearly half a billion dollars in lost revenue.
About 85 per cent of sheep producers say they will change their farming practices as a result of attending workshops aimed at improving production, profitability and sustainability.
3 November 2008
Australian Wool Innovation Limited shareholders are urged to ensure they meet the Monday 17 November deadline for voting in the election to fill five director vacancies on the AWI Board.