AWI EXTENSION TAS
AWI Extension TAS is Australian Wool Innovation’s key investment in extension and communication for the Tasmanian sheep and wool industries.
Its mission is to deliver best-practice information and extension, and facilitate ongoing change towards more profitable and sustainable sheep and wool businesses in Tasmania.
Its mission is to deliver best-practice information and extension, and facilitate ongoing change towards more profitable and sustainable sheep and wool businesses in Tasmania.
AWI Extension TAS delivers information via e-newsletters, hardcopy publications, workshops, field days, webinars, and online content, and is a continuation of the highly-successful AWI Sheep Connect Tasmania program that engaged with more than 4,300 sheep and wool growers during 2009–2024.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Tasmanian sheep and wool industry events and information by subscribing to our popular e-newsletters that go to more than 600 Tasmanian sheep and wool growers.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Tasmanian sheep and wool industry events and information by subscribing to our popular e-newsletters that go to more than 600 Tasmanian sheep and wool growers.
AWI working for woolgrowers
Recent Newsletters
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AWI 2024 Annual General Meeting
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) will hold its 2024 Annual General Meeting as a virtual meeting at 10:00am, Friday 15 November.
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AWI flagship one-day workshops
Are you interested in attending one or more of Australian Wool Innovation's flagship one-day workshops?
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RECORDING AVAILABLE: Why stay in wool sheep?
The recording is now available of John Francis' recent webinar discussing the details of his independent analysis of the profitability of wool-growing enterprises.
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UPCOMING: Sheep classing workshops
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and the Stud Merino Breeders Association of Tasmania invite you to a hands-on, one-day sheep classing workshop.
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WEBINAR: Ask the AWI Chairman & Board
Please join Chairman Jock Laurie and the AWI Board of Directors to discuss the latest developments in research, development and marketing of the best natural fibre in the world – Australian wool.
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Your fibre. Your future. Your call.
After extensive engagement with woolgrowers nationwide and their industry representative bodies, the board of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is recommending a 2% levy at the upcoming WoolPoll.
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Ready to shape the future? Join our Producer Advisory Panel
AWI Extension TAS is overseen by a Producer Advisory Panel. As part of the Panel's succession plan, two vacancies are now available, and AWI is seeking expressions of interest from Tasmanian sheep and wool producers.
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REGISTER NOW: Sheep eID – what's in it for me?
AWI Extension TAS is running a workshop, Sheep eID – what's in it for me?
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Why stay in wool sheep?
“Improving what you know delivers more value than moving to what you don’t” – Director of Agrista, John Francis
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Get involved in AWI research projects!
Are you interested in industry research? Do you want to get the most out of your levy dollars and be part of your own Research & Development? Would you like early access and input into research outputs?
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RELAUNCHED: Making More From Sheep
The well-respected sheep industry resource Making More From Sheep (MMFS) has been relaunched with significantly updated and new information for sheep producers.
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APPLY NOW: AWI Graduate Training Program 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Graduate Training Program.
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WEBINAR: Australian Wool Traceability Hub
You're invited to join the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) for an introduction to the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH).
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REGISTER NOW: Anaesthetics, Analgesics & Animal Health Workshop
AWI Extension TAS is running an Anaesthetics, Analgesics & Animal Health Workshop later this month.
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REGISTER NOW: AWI Wool Trip Tasmania
We invite all woolgrowers to a Q&A evening with AWI’s Chairman Jock Laurie and CEO John Roberts.
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AWI – Working for woolgrowers
As the industry’s research, development and marketing company, AWI’s sole mission is to help woolgrowers, whether it is driving more demand for wool, to shearer training, and cutting-edge research into bioharvesting.
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Carbon storage & increased biodiversity for woolgrowers
The Carbon Storage Partnership aims to identify the most effective techniques for farmers across Australia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, sequester carbon in soil and vegetation, and build biodiversity.
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We're back, better than ever!
AWI Extension TAS is Australian Wool Innovation’s key investment in extension and communication for the Tasmanian sheep and wool industries.
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Better weather forecasts for sheep producers!
The BOM’s Livestock Customer Lead, Andrew Maclean, is keen to hear from sheep producers regarding their weather forecasting needs.
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REGISTER NOW: Ramping up Repro workshop
Registrations are now open for a Ramping up Repro workshop at Oatlands.
Resources
AWI Extension TAS has a comprehensive range of more than 70 guides, fact sheets, checklists, online content, and other resources that support you and your business.
Topics include feed budgeting & nutrition, lamb marking & pain relief, weaner management, condition scoring, worms, flies & lice, footrot, sheep handling equipment, shearing sheds & yards, managing pest animals, genetics, breeding & selection, succession planning, drought & dry conditions, pasture, water, farm business management, and more.
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