https://www.wool.com/news-events/the-yarn-podcast/enEducationCopyright Australian Wool Innovationhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/956ee5d71227f254326ae4a1cf2d0b7c.jpghttps://www.wool.com/news-events/the-yarn-podcast/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:11:04 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAustralian Wool Innovationdigital@wool.comWhat do luxury fashion in Paris and a farm near Burra have in common? Wool! Join us as we explore wool’s global supply chain; speaking with woolgrowers, manufacturers, designers and everyone in between, about how they're working with the...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-287-awi-chairman-fresh-from-china--73185655]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73185655Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:10:28 +0000Australian Wool InnovationGeorge Millington has recently returned from China with grounds for sustained optimism for wool. Hear what the AWI Chairman has to say about supply, ongoing demand for wool and the latest developments in on farm research.]]>988false287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rb-sellars-celebrates-wool--72765642]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72765642Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:44:39 +0000Australian Wool Innovation"Built for work, worn for life" is the RB Sellars motto and a perfect fit for the Merino wool campaign with Woolmark. RB Sellars CEO and woolgrower Jim Gall speaks about his optimism for wool and the celebration of our natural fibre as part their...]]>994false286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-marketing-101--72051234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72051234Mon, 18 May 2026 05:51:28 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOpinions about how to market the world’s greatest natural fibre are not hard to find, however listening to the person actually in charge in very enlightening. Laura Armstrong the Head of Demand Creation at Australian Wool Innovation/Woolmark explains...641false285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-s-new-ceo-bryan-fry--71722132]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71722132Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:15:27 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe research, development and marketing body for Australian wool has a new Chief Executive Officer. Brian Fry has great experience in marketing premium Australian produce and is looking forward to driving demand for our premium natural fibre together...]]>1031false284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xtm--71054959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71054959Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:38:43 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAn overnight success that has taken 27 years. XTM is growing the market for Merino wool through its clever alignments and innovative products. Hear Global Sales Manager Paul Manders discuss how COVID helped change the company and why he feels...1149false283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/testing-flystrike-research-with-commercial-flocks--70217854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70217854Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:10:55 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWoolgrower Michael Edmunds joins researchers from Deakin University to discuss an AWI-supported flystrike project taking research back into commercial paddocks. Together, they explore why some sheep are targeted by flies — and how on-farm research is...974false282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/containment-feeding--69655935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69655935Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:49:23 +0000Australian Wool InnovationContainment feeding has significant advantages for feed efficiency and managing stock condition. Given the significant advantages, it is not relatively difficult nor costly to set up. However, there are many important considerations before setting up....1155false281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breeding-out-sheep-blowflies-on-ki--69048559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69048559Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:26:06 +0000Australian Wool Innovation1062false280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-your-enemy-protecting-your-flock-against-flystrike--68937204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68937204Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:12:15 +0000Australian Wool Innovation792false279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/george-millington-new-awi-chairman--68663854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68663854Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:58:24 +0000Australian Wool Innovation1266false278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-leaders-trip-to-china--68456540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68456540Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:54:26 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith thanks to the National Foundation for Australia China Relations, AWI helped organise for a number of upcoming wool leaders to tour our most significant market. Hear from the Foundation’s CEO Gary Cowan and young woolgrowers Charlie Brumpton and...1238false277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iwto-president-major-wool-processor-and-large-woolgrower--68160337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68160337Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:33:36 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIn this extended episode we cover wool supply and demand and therefore price, longer term contracts, the work of the International Wool Textile Organisation and we also hear from a large fine woolgrower and his view of the future of the industry. 2161false276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-important-time-for-woolgrowers--68054167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68054167Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:18:32 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIn recent weeks there has been a welcome lift in the wool market as a level of confidence has returned to sale rooms across the country. Together with this improved market has been discussion around certified integrity schemes that have evolved in the...1073false275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planfarm--67731268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731268Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:28:43 +0000Australian Wool InnovationSheep still have an important role to play in a cropping enterprise according to Paul Omodei from Planfarm.2178false274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolgrower-returns-from-blue-earth-summit--67549681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67549681Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:46:56 +0000Australian Wool InnovationClare Canon has returned from the Blue Earth summit where she spoke of the disconnect between global sustainability frameworks and the realities of natural fibre production. But despite this she is making it work, with better recognition and better...984false273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-chairman-at-bendigo--67080353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67080353Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:57:19 +0000Australian Wool Innovation1182false272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jasmine-cox-the-energy-of-a-young-grower--65992898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65992898Thu, 08 May 2025 05:54:14 +0000Australian Wool Innovation1334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mooralla-merinos--64720846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64720846Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:16:26 +0000Australian Wool InnovationRicky and Marnie Luhrs of Mooralla Merinos are extremely positive about the future of the Merino brred based on its versatility and performance. Given they took out the Lambex Feedlot competition with Merino lambs, they have good reason to be...1365false270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolmark--64349935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64349935Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:59:14 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWoolmark + is designed to help woolgrowers and supply chain partners accelerate the wool industry’s transition towards a ‘nature positive’ future. AWI/Woolmark’s Global Sustainability Manager Emma Gittoes Bunting talks us through the initiative.1027false269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolgrowers-and-retailers-working-together--63951905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63951905Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:24:10 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAustralian woolgrowers and fashion brands can work hand in hand when it comes to promoting all the benefits of our premium natural fibre. That's the view of designer Graham Tabor from American menswear retailer Thom Brown who recently visited Australia. 945false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/latest-wool-production-forecast--63594745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63594745Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:32:57 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe wool production forecast for 2024/25 is 12% lower than the year before at just under 280 million kilograms greasy. Wool production is dropping in Australia from various reasons but amongst this significant news there are plenty of good signs that...870false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-o-connor-oxton-park--63332546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63332546Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:56:29 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Merino is centre stage at Oxton Park where multiple families across multiple generations run a 8000 ha mixed farming operation. Hear how this family continues to make it work by looking for opportunities across merino wool, meat and cropping.1308false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolmark-s-60th-in-china--62633022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62633022Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:00:54 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe hear from Anthony Uren from AJ & PA McBride after his return from the Woolmark 60th anniversary tour of woollen mills and Woolmark partner.1080false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patrick-cripps-and-the-fibre-of-football--62110083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62110083Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:22:10 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear from AFL superstar and dual Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps about growing up on a Merino property, life lessons from the town of Northamption in WA and the journey wool takes from the shearing shed to AFL jumpers.892false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carbon-and-wool-an-explanation--61120226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61120226Fri, 23 Aug 2024 01:32:47 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe hear from Richard Eckhard, Professor of Livestock production at Melbourne University who not only breaks down the carbon debate into common language but has good news in terms of trading and the future with biodiversity.1335false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trail-feeding-lambing-ewes--60484751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60484751Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:29:50 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIt has been the driest 5 months of record for many woolgrowing areas and many are now facing new challenges they haven't seen before. Dr Jane Gaussen of The Livestock Vet talks us through some of the challenges through this difficult time.1111false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protecting-your-flock-from-flystrike--60105748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60105748Tue, 21 May 2024 00:18:29 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOver decades, Australian Wool Innovation has invested extensively to help woolgrowers protect their stock from flystrike. Hear just what is available to woolgrowers in this regard, to keep Australian woolgrowers the very best in the world.816false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-england-mlp--59890388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59890388Tue, 07 May 2024 04:26:04 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe biggest sheep experiment in the world is drawing to a close and with it a treasure trove of data to explore. With the New England MLP site has come the added opportunity to develop Flystrike Breeding Values: hear from the experts about how this...1142false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emerging-markets-vietnam--59890486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59890486Tue, 07 May 2024 04:25:54 +0000Australian Wool InnovationVietnam has been an emerging market for Australian wool for some years with some significant headway now achieved. Hear from Trudie Frederich, Regional Development Manager - Emerging Markets & India about how Vietnam is becoming a growing supply...731false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolmark-going-into-bat-for-wool-in-europe--59661864https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP258.mp3Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWoolmark regional manager for Western Europe Damien Pommeret discusses in detail the large amount of work Woolmark conducts on behalf of woolgrowers in this important market. In particular highlighting the renewable and biodegradable nature of wool in...1075agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-and-korea-market-for-wool--59661865https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP257.mp3Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith the third largest GDP, Japan has been a significant market for wool for a long time. South Korea also as a cold climate country with a large population is a growing market for wool. Samuel Cockedey is the Woolmark manager for these two important...991agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/francesco-magri-italy-and-wool--59661845https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP256.mp3Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:25:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationItaly is one of the style-capitals of the world with leading brands as well as some of the globe’s significant upmarket wool processors and manufacturers. Hear AWI/Woolmark regional manager for central and eastern Europe, Francesco Magri discuss the...929agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-ma-china-and-wool--59661862https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP255.mp3Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationChina is by far the largest destination for Australian wool, not only got processing but also, ultimately, sales. What is less known is the dependence of the enormous Chinese wool processing industry on Australian Merino wool. Hear AWI/Woolmark...1007agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wayne-perkins-a-shearing-innovator--59661859https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP254.mp3Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:01:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA kiwi shearer with a great eye for innovation, Wayne is known for his very successful crutching trailers but now has a system that uses a board that can change height to allow shearing also. Hear how Wayne is also thinking of what could be done to...1282agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-with-weaners--59661866https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP253.mp3Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe much-maligned Merino weaner is a vital part of any self-replacing Merino enterprise but often the cause of great frustration in working out how to get the best from them. Megan Rogers of AWI Sheep Connect NSW speaks with two woolgrowers have been...1696agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anna-speer-and-regenerative-ag--59661844https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP252.mp3Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOne of the superstars of agriculture is Anna Speer, from pastoral experience as a jillaroo to the Livestock Exchange, CEO of Auctions Plus to chief operating officer at AACo and now managing director of Greenstock or Woolworths Meat, Anna has quickly...1334agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nanjing-wool-market-conference--59661850https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP251.mp3Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:05:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAWI Trade Analyst Scott Carmody talks through the ups and the downs from the 34th Nanjing Wool Market conference, widely seen as the most significant wool industry conference. Some blunt feedback from Chinese processors about wool clip preparation and...1299agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biological-harvesting-field-day--59661856https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP250.mp3Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:15:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear from AWI Chairman Jock Laurie and Professor Phil Hynd from the University of Adelaide on the latest research developments with biological harvesting of wool from the latest field day.933agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-ball-puts-it-in-our-court--59661848https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP249.mp3Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDr Alex Ball of Rural Analytics explains the enormous gains the sheep and wool industry, or the sheep industry has achieved in the last 25 years but puts the ball in the industry’s court as to the future. Where do we want to be in another 25 years?...994agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/regenerative-agriculture-under-the-microscope--59661824https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP248.mp3Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationRegen Ag enjoys enormous popularity amongst farmers and consumers alike, but what is its definition and what can it and cannot include? Hear the thoughts from farmer, conservationist, agronomist Cam Nicholson from Nicon Ag about the opportunity for...1606agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-carmody-on-medium-term-optimism-for-wool--59661819https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP247.mp3Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationRecently returned from both the IWTO congress in Japan and a trip to meet with some of China’s biggest wool processors and traders, AWI Trade Consultant for AWI, Scott Carmody has a mix of reality and optimism for wool.765agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-gm-research-bridget-peachey--59661842https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP246.mp3Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOne of the most significant roles in the wool industry is the General Manager of on farm research at Australian Wool Innovation. Bridget Peachey now holds this position and we hear from her about the various projects she now oversees. For those...944agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simply-merino--59661847https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP245.mp3Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCanadian company Simply Merino consciously uses Australian Merino for their everyday outdoor wear. Recently they came to Australia and stayed on a farm that sold wool into their products that continue to enjoy strong and sustainable growth in demand.916agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biological-harvesting-of-wool-philip-hynd--59661863https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP244.mp3Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThere has never been a more acute need to find alternatives to harvest wool. The research project with the University of Adelaide to biologically harvest wool using a new protein and a new method of removing wool is making significant headway. Hear...1171agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mlp-macquarie-s-final-fling--59661843https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP243.mp3Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Merino Lifetime Productivity project is the world’s largest sheep experiment. The Macquarie site at Trangie, NSW is winding up but is unique as it focuses strongly on ewe type by examining the lifetime performance of a heavy cutting type versus a...1299agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kondinin-talks-shed-yard-design-sheep-handlers--59661858https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP242.mp3Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA quiet revolution has been taking place in recent years across sheep yards and shed design as well as the rapid development of the myriad of sheep handlers that are now on the market. These are all working to make sheepwork easier but which one is...1185agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ian-shippen-shearing-solutions--59661840https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP241.mp3Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOne of Australia's largest woolgrowers, Ian Shippen joins The Yarn to discuss how he found a way to shear many thousands of stranded sheep during the floods using the race delivery system. He also discusses the greater issue of shearer shortages and...1150agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sustainability-and-wool-the-next-frontier--59661857https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP240.mp3Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith increased transparency comes increased market opportunities but the number and complexity of various supply chain schemes along the path to the final consumer is complex. Hear the common sense approach and the good news for woolgrowers from Dr...1168agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-expansion-of-domestic-wool-processing-waverley-mills--59661854https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP239.mp3Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAustralia’s oldest working textile mill: Waverley Mills in Tasmania, is expanding! Hear from agribusiness veteran and Waverley executive director David Farley about his plans for not only the growth of this important piece of wool history but his...728agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-wool-market-where-to-from-here--59661831https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP238.mp3Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDespite global uncertainty, the wool market has started the calendar year relatively well. Given all factors at play, what is the road ahead? We hear why AWI Trade Analyst Scott Carmody is optimistic for wool in 2023.1120agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-s-greatest-female-shearer-cathy-wendelborn--59661838https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP237.mp3Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom shearing for the Queen to outback Queensland and winning at the Golden Shears, Cathy is a legend of the industry and inductee into the Shearing Hall of Fame. We catch up with her at her bakery in Quilpie and hear what it was like to not only...1183agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wild-dog-mythbusting--59661827https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP236.mp3Tue, 20 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAs predators, wild dogs cost the Australian economy up to $100 million annually in lost production and control costs, not to mention the enormous stress they cause wool and sheep producers. AWI’s activities follow the National Wild Dog Action Plan,...1363agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bernard-salt-s-challenge-to-australian-agribusiness--59661849https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP235.mp3Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:55:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDemographer, author and business adviser Bernard Salt AM has a challenge for Australian agribusiness as the pandemic wanes: reset and create a big Australian agribusiness on the global stage. Why don’t we have one already given the expertise and...1483agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-agm-highlights--59661834https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP234.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAs the Australian wool industry’s research, development and marketing body, AWI annually reports on its progress and the global operating environment for wool. This episode draws on the main presentations from the 2022 Annual General Meeting,...1683agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/domestic-processing-dream-or-reality--59661855https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP233.mp3Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOnly 5% of the entire Australian wool clip can be processed domestically, leaving the wool industry vulnerable. WoolProducers Australia has just released “Ensuring a sustainable future for Australia’s wool supply chain” a comprehensive report into...1044agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamie-lillie-of-fox-and-lillie-exports--59661826https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP232.mp3Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:55:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith so much international uncertainty, what does one of Australia’s largest brokers, exporters and processors think of wool’s future? Jamie Lillie, General Manager of Fox and Lillie exports is upbeat about the current state of the wool industry and...1653agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sportscraft-and-wool--59661853https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP231.mp3Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:10:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAs the very first Australian Woolmark licensee and selling quality woollen garments since 1914, Sportscraft holds a special place in the Australian retail landscape. What trends are appearing for wool consumption? What do people want from wool? Hear...878agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-merino-lifetime-productivity-mlp--59661837https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP230.mp3Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:15:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Merino Lifetime Productivity (MLP) project is the world’s largest Merino experiment, tracking the lifetime performance of 5,700 ewes as they proceed through four to five joinings and annual shearings at five sites across the country. We are now...1403agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foot-and-mouth-disease-augmented-reality--59661836https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP229.mp3Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationPIRSA in South Australia have developed an augmented reality App for smartphones to help identify exotic animal diseases such as Foot and Mouth disease. Hear how it works and its significant benefits.556agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carryology-usa-discovers-the-source-of-merino--59661860https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP228.mp3Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWho would have thought the concept of “exploring better ways to carry” would lead to Merino farms? Well of course it does because when packing for a trip, is there anything better than Merino? Hear from cult figure Taylor Welden as he discusses his...846agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voice-of-the-future--59661818https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP227.mp3Sun, 11 Sep 2022 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationYoung woolgrower Katherine Bain speaks with AWI GM Research, Jane Littlejohn about the family woolgrowing enterprise, her hopes for the future and we learn of two new wool marketing campaigns.779agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/data-supporting-and-building-trust-in-industry--59661816https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP226.mp3Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWithout the trust of the customer there is no industry. Demonstration of sustainable production of sheep meat and wool is critical to secure access to local and global markets. Sarah Hyland is the manager of the sheep sustainability framework and...915agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-wether-competition-success--59661817https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP225.mp3Fri, 26 Aug 2022 01:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIn South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia, highly popular school wether competitions are run by the state Stud Merino Breeders Association. These events introduce young people to the sheep and wool industry. Hear from co-ordinator Ben...1209agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-the-art-3d-knitting-on-farm--59661846https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP224.mp3Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIs it the only commercial knitting machine on farm anywhere in Australia? Woolgrower Sue McClure of Killmaille in western Victoria is making her dream a reality but it’s taken a lifetime of work to get there.1129agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ed-storey-woolproducers-australia-president-fmd-ssf-and-the-state-of-wool--59661835https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP223.mp3Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe threat of Foot and Mouth Disease entering Australia is real and highly concerning for everyone involved with all livestock industries. WoolProducers Australia plays a key role if the disease does reach Australia’s shores, hear what president Ed...1795agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-back-at-premiere-vision--59661830https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP222.mp3Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe key textile trade show Premiere Vision was held in Paris for the first time since the advent of the pandemic. The strong focus on sustainability, innovation and versatility has been another great opportunity for wool. Hear from the Woolmark...875agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foot-and-mouth-special-your-sheep-and-wool-questions-answered--59661799https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP221.mp3Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationJoin Andrew Henderson chair of SAFEMEAT who discusses in detail how the industry is protected, what you can do to help protect the industry, what happens if the disease is found in Australia and the sheep and wool ramifications. In May 2018 the...1629agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tem-and-the-wild-west--59661852https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP220.mp3Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear from Thomas Elder Market analysts Matt Dalgleish and Andrew Whitelaw about the drivers of the wool market at the 2022 WAFarmers conference at MURESK and hear from WAF president and woolgrower John Hassel about why the future looks bright for the...1169agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-superfine-master--59661851https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP219.mp3Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAlistair Lade has been producing paddock-based superfine wool from his family’s property for many decades. It has taken dedication across many areas of the business: genetics, pasture, environment, electronic ID, plus no shortage of hard work....1334agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biological-defleecing-the-next-generation--59661833https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP218.mp3Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationJoin General Manager, Research at AWI, Dr Jane Littlejohn who talks to Emily King about a new opportunity for biological defleecing using the zein class of protein. It allows for the wool production to be weakened but not completely stopped, thus...1267agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barber-s-pole-clear-and-present-danger--59661828https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP217.mp3Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWorm control in sheep has become a major issue and the spread and frequency of Barber’s pole worm in flocks is alarming. A parasite that rewrites the books for control and the world champion in terms of resistance according to those who know and we...1097agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-harvesting-technology-day-falkiner-memorial-field-station--59661825https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP216.mp3Thu, 19 May 2022 22:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear about the suite of research and development for wool harvesting recently shown near Conargo in the Riverina of NSW.637agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-demand-new-processing-wool-harvesting--59661829https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP215.mp3Thu, 12 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAll industries have issues and wool has global processing and harvesting as top of its list. Hear what the AWI Board has to say on these and head to WA where the industry is taking important steps to help solve the current wool harvesting crisis.1052agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-supply-and-demand-the-latest-news-from-both-ends--59661832https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP214.mp3Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:25:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith the world in such uncertain times, it is nice to know that at least the national flock and national wool clips are steadily lifting. New Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee Chairman Stephen Hill explains the latest figures but gives...921agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-investment-on-farm--59661792https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP213.mp3Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFinding production efficiency through internal rather than external investment is well worth exploring when interest rates are expected to rise. John Francis from Agrista consulting discusses the options from the Leading Sheep Meat Up Forum in...1649agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-shearing-tech-at-field-days--59661822https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP212.mp3Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationField Days are back in real life! Hear from world champion shearers and shearer trainers about the latest catch and deliver technology shown for the first time in public. Rex Hocking, yard dog champion and woolgrower discusses the importance of field...907agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-biggest-sheep-experiment--59661801https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP211.mp3Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Merino Lifetime Productivity Project or MLP is a decade long project assessing the lifetime genetic merit of 5700 sheep. AWI and the Australian Merino Sire Evaluation Association (AMSEA) have teamed up with five sire evaluation sites, site hosts...1278agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wearable-tech-keeping-shearers-shearing--59661820https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP210.mp3Thu, 27 Jan 2022 01:05:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAfter many hours of trials in sheds thanks to shearers and researchers alike, being able to detect muscle fatigue and therefore prevent injury is getting much closer. Hear the latest on this innovative approach to prolonging shearer’s careers,...1264agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/geoff-power-industry-champion--59661821https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP209.mp3Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:55:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA humble wool industry leader, Geoff Power grew up in Melbourne before becoming a woolgrower in the South Australian Flinders Ranges. He has been instrumental in protecting the national flock from wild dogs and has lead national and state woolgrowing...1023agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slowing-the-development-of-flystrike-chemical-resistance--59661823https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP208.mp3Thu, 23 Dec 2021 03:55:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith a warm and wet summer on the cards for many Australian woolgrowers, the risk of flystrike over the coming months has heightened. Maximise the effectiveness of your flystrike chemical applications and slow chemical resistance developing, through...1384agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-young-wool-group--59661793https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP207.mp3Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:10:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA newly created network for young people in the wool industry, aims to connect, educate and empower the next generation. The Young Wool Group’s founder, Monica Ley, explains why she created the initiative, and how all industry participants can be...1172agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-catch-and-deliver-trialled-in-woolsheds--59661796https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP206.mp3Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIt has many people talking but what do the shearers and woolgrowers themselves think of a machine that removes the catch and drag from shearing? Head to a working woolshed and hear for yourself!1141agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-21st-century-wild-dog-tree--59661803https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP205.mp3Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDisplaying dead wild dogs on fences and trees was once a way of letting locals and farmers know that wild dogs were in the area, now these displays undermine support for wild dog management activities. Ian Evans, AWI’s Program Manager Vertebrate...1137agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-s-achievements-in-2021-and-hopes-for-2022--59661810https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP204.mp3Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAs the world still drags itself away from the COVID pandemic, we examine how our fibre fared in 2021 and the challenges ahead. We hear from experts across on farm research and product development as to the big developments coming our way.893agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homespun-the-new-australian-series-in-a-woolgrowing-community--59661788https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP203.mp3Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationLiving on the Australian land in a regional communities is a fortunate and unique way of life. But how often do we see a true representation of our livelihoods on modern TV? Producer Bec Bignell, formerly from Kojonup, has made it her mission to...1163agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voting-online-for-the-2021-awi-agm--59661789https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP202.mp3Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe COVID 19 pandemic continues to throw up challenges and postal delays in delivering voting papers in another. However, voting and indeed taking part in the 2021 AWI AGM is relatively easy. Hear AWI Company Secretary Jim Story walk you through it.796agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carbon-accounting-with-new-nuffield-scholar--59661787https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP201.mp3Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe latest AWI Nuffield scholar, Tasmanian woolgrower Collette Glazik is taking a deep dive into current carbon accounting methods for woolgrowers after a first-hand on farm experience was less than satisfactory.1042agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-the-label-count-the-most-important-wool-campaign-ever--59661524https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP200.mp3Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:05:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe celebrate the double century by tackling one of the biggest issues to face the wool industry: European labelling laws that portray our fibre as bad for the environment. Hear from IWTO Secretary General Dalena White about how the Make The Label...1059agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kangaroo-island-recovery-with-a-surprise--59661540https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP199.mp3Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:35:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOne of the most distinctive woolgrowing regions in Australia was devastated by fires in early 2020. Its recovery is occurring at a great pace as it rebuilds stronger and better than ever and, it has a wonderful wool project on the agenda that will...1002agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shearing-innovation-can-catch-drag-be-eliminated-and-the-digital-tally-counter--59661546https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP198.mp3Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear from the man behind the new sheep delivery system, bringing sheep right to the shearer on the board. What will it cost, when could it be available and who owns the technology? Glenn Haynes from the Shearing Contractors Association explains all....1622agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/containment-confinement-feeding--59661554https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP197.mp3Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith so many added benefits from feeding stock this way, there is no surprise why so many growers now use this method to control their sheep production system. Hear the dos and don’t of containment feeding from those who have done it well.1503agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-board-q-a-and-the-school-wether-challenge--59661536https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP196.mp3Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe hear from two ends of the wool industry. A snapshot from the recent AWI Board question and answer session and then hear about the highly successful secondary school competition bringing kids a first-hand experience with Merinos at their schools.919agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breeding-leadership--59661552https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP195.mp3Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:55:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationBreeding Leadership is one of the most popular programs AWI offers young people in the wool industry. Hear how this week long course has changed careers and lives with Amie L’Strange who runs a wool growing and stud business but also now sits on the...724agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolpoll-and-a-sheep-handling-legend--59661550https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP194.mp3Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCatch up with 2021 Woolpoll panel members Steven Bolt and Michael Wright about why voting is essential in a process that is unique to wool. A democratic right that should not be taken for granted. Also hear from Bill Byrne, a pioneer in sheep handling...1043agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2021-review-of-performance--59661564https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP193.mp3Thu, 26 Aug 2021 01:55:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhere does Australian Wool Innovation still need to improve to better service the woolgrowers who fund it? Hear from the CEO, Stuart McCullough himself about the independent review of the organisation.1208agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/farmers-helping-farmers--59661543https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP192.mp3Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationUsing a board structure, AgEDGE is like a cross between an advisor and a benchmarking group and is giving clarity to big and small farming decisions. Hear how it works.906agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-uk-and-europe-post-covid-what-for-wool--59661544https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP191.mp3Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:15:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith about a third of the Australian wool clip bought at retail in Europe, what does the re-opening of society in parts of Europe mean for wool demand and the future of our fibre? Peter Ackroyd shared his extensive experience and knowledge in this...1258agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-awi-chairman-jock-laurie--59661541https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP190.mp3Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith a strong track record with the National Farmers Federation and NSW farmers, new AWI Chairman Jock Laurie is first and foremost a farmer himself. In this extensive interview, hear Jock’s view of the current state of the wool industry, future...1833agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ross-wells-oam--59661529https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP189.mp3Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:25:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA lifetime in Merinos, this stalwart of the industry explains why he believes the industry is at the greatest point in his long life so far.1205agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-biggest-fleece-competition-turns-50--59661538https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP188.mp3Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Australian Fleece Competition attracts hundreds of fleeces every year and has been doing so for 20 years. Measuring through both objective and subjective means it gives great feedback to woolgrowers. We also head to Gippsland, a wool region in...1186agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-next-wool-selling-season-what-s-the-outlook--59661492https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP187.mp3Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIt’s the beginning of the new wool selling season, after a very interesting 12-18 months for the Australian wool market. With the EMI recovering over 60% since the pandemic low of 858ac in September ’20, AWI trade consultant Scott Carmody fills us on...1018agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eu-labelling-problem--59661481https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP186.mp3Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:15:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIn future, there will be product labels placed on all garments in Europe, informing consumers of the environmental impact of the garment on sale. Current methodology measures wool and other natural fibres harshly compared to synthetic, man-made...1017agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-a-for-woolq--59661527https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP185.mp3Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:58:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhere is the digital exchange and storage platform at? Are woolgrowers, brokers, exporters and buyers on board? Have we reached a critical mass of users yet? Stephen Hill addresses the big questions.1087agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/its-super-fine--59661534https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP184.mp3Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:25:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe flagship of the Australian wool industry is back with superfine wool prices the highest they have been for some years. The prospects for the industry are very good, but don’t take our word for it: hear from two families central to the industry for...1029agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sheep-geek-self-confessed--59661558https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP183.mp3Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom a reluctant social media user to prolific user of technology on farm. Hear from sheep farmer and stud breeder Mark Mortimer about his “it has to work for me” approach to new technology.1102agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merinos-winning-in-a-changing-landscape--59661551https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP182.mp3Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWoolgrowing in Tasmania has been put under the microscope for profitability with the expansion of irrigation over the last 20 years. Despite new production options, fine wool is still winning in terms of profitability, stability and reliability...926agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-farmers-with-real-agritech-solving-problems-lifting-profits--59661539https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP181.mp3Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom the Digital and Smart Agriculture (DISA) Festival hear from farmers Nick Seymour (Farmo) and Jen Medway (Agrifutures) about the way technology is improving their business right now. 46% fleeceweight gains in Merinos for example. Also, they...1523agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australian-made-week-buy-local-support-local--59661521https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP180.mp3Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe first ever ‘Australian Made Week’ runs this week from May 24 to May 30, encouraging Australian shoppers to buy locally-made goods and support the makers and growers in our country. We speak with two Australian made and owned wool brands,...1175agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-the-wool-industry--59661556https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP179.mp3Thu, 20 May 2021 04:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDiscussions, debates and decisions are all on the cards at the Wool Industry Consultative Panel (WICP) meetings. The WICP represent woolgrowers from far and wide across Australia, to make sure AWI acts on industry issues relevant to each state. 3 WICP...941agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joining-ewe-lambs--59661517https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP178.mp3Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhen done correctly, joining ewe lambs can be profitable and play an important role in building or maintaining flocks, as explained by Kirsty and Andrew Kennedy of Thrive Agri Services. Their new course called Thriving Ewe Lambs, is providing...1152agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-production-and-woolq--59661522https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP177.mp3Fri, 07 May 2021 00:10:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWool production is lifting but not everywhere: what the flock is happening with it? WoolQ is gaining steam and sales: hear the latest on this innovative platform for our fibre.1013agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisiting-the-usa--59661559https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP176.mp3Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:20:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation18 months after a significant visit to Australia (episode 108), what has happened to the brands that came and saw the industry? Hear from Stephen Kelly AWI/Woolmark in the USA and one of the farmers that hosted the trip; Neil Harris.1094agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sheep-sustainability-framework--59661561https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP175.mp3Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationSheep Producers Australia and WoolProducers Australia have released the world first Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF). The SSF is supported by AWI and MLA and was initiated by Australia’s sheep industry leaders to demonstrate our...1198agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pasture-legumes-to-feed-livestock-and-crops--59661519https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP174.mp3Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:25:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationNewly discovered pasture legumes species are being identified to boost profits and reduce risk in mixed farms of low to medium rainfall areas of Australia. These annual legumes are offering improved production benefits to both cropping and animal...766agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-to-for-wool-post-covid--59661515https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP173.mp3Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:35:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationNew markets, new products, new ideas and new challenges. Hear how the market has adapted and where the wool supply chain and the wool market is heading into the future.1173agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burying-wool-and-stereotypes--59661459https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP172.mp3Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:25:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationReplicating the famous Campaign for Wool jumper burial, the Women on Farms gathering in Victoria recently showed how biodegradable wool is, while flying the flag for the crucial role women play in agriculture.903agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fence-that-s-saving-the-outback--59661518https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP171.mp3Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:49:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIt’s a lot of money, a lot of wire and a lot of land, but the revolution of cluster fencing has kept many wild dogs out and allowed for the reintroduction of sheep to many pastoral areas of Australia. In central west Queensland, a cluster fencing...1368agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-shearing-shortage--59661511https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP170.mp3Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:58:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe COVID pandemic has placed great pressure on shearing across the country. Glenn Haynes from the Shearing Contractors Association explains how a huge effort to train more shearers and increase retention has helped turn the tide, helping make the...1183agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merinos-reduce-cropping-risks--59661500https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP169.mp3Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Australian Merino Lamb Trial examined if a wether trading operation could pay for the crops the animals grazed. Hear the results and many of the very surprising findings from this innovative on farm study.1161agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-business-in-building-a-shearing-shed--59661494https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP168.mp3Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:05:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe ingredients of a successful new shearing shed are the woolgrower, builder and shearing contractor, all being involved in the decision-making process throughout the shed’s construction. The new shearing shed at Geoff and Linda Bilney’s ‘Broome...1220agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-a-chance-with-wool-and-winning--59661571https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP167.mp3Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:10:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMeet two young-ish people who years ago took a big chance with wool and have won. Both woolgrowers, Allan Harris is also a breeder and Alister Carr a wool broker. They talk through why they did and why their successful businesses now look so bright.1190agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flies-and-worms-in-a-wet-summer--59661454https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP166.mp3Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationPost drought, many woolgrowers have enjoyed a good season and now a wet summer which has created issues for fly and worm control. Hear experts talk through the best way to manage these very significant issues this summer to keep your flock safe.903agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marketing-wool-during-covid--59661513https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP165.mp3Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDespite significant challenges, wool marketing has adapted during the global pandemic with strong results. Hear how Woolmark has partnered with effective channels to get the messages of versatility and modernity to a more discerning consumer.1131agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-blockchain-could-revolutionise-wool--59661555https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP164.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationShared ledger technology is changing supply chains and offers transparency, traceability and provenance. This is what consumers, brands and manufacturers are wanting more of from wool. So what’s the go?917agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-strong-start-to-2021-fr-the-wool-market--59661445https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP163.mp3Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDespite larger offerings and a stronger Australian dollar the wool market has lifted to start the 2021 calendar year. What is driving this current market and can it last? Hear the analysis with AWI Trade Consultant Scott Carmody.803agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-path-to-farm-ownership--59661512https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP162.mp3Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:50:05 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe dream of owning your own sheep farm seems harder than ever given property prices. However, an innovative way of matching aspiring farmers and retiring farmers is making the dream a reality for a new generation of farmers who bring new ideas and...1096agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yacker-a-new-way-for-farmers-to-communicate--59661444https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP161.mp3Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:50:05 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA clever new platform that allows farmers and experts to discuss problems, issues, questions, challenges. Created by farmers for farmers, hear how Yacker might be the way we all yack in years to come.952agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-your-flock-over-summer--59661509https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP160.mp3Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:50:04 +0000Australian Wool InnovationRams to prepare for joining, weaners to grow, vaccinations to give, parasites to manage; there’s a lot happening on the farm over summer! Dr Tim Gole shares practical animal health and management advice for woolgrowers over the summer period, to...1601agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-have-all-the-shearers-gone--59661562https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP159.mp3Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:50:03 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA shearing and woolhandling shortage/crisis. Hear from a meeting of industry stakeholders who have agreed on various important points to improve the issue of shearer and woolhandler labour.1215agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nutritional-value-of-crop-stubbles--59661503https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP158.mp3Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:50:02 +0000Australian Wool InnovationGrazing stubbles is an important component of many mixed farming systems, filling feed gaps over the summer months as a valuable source of feed for livestock. But with varying crop species, varieties, management and different harvesters, what is the...1299agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool2030-a-brighter-future-for-australian-woolgrowers--59661528https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP157.mp3Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationChairman of the Wool Industry Consultative Panel Lyndsay Douglas talks through the new 10-year plan for the Australian wool industry. Over 800 woolgrowers and the greater industry has had input to Wool2030; hear what is in it and what it aims to do...759agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-eid-work--59661443https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP156.mp3Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationElectronic identification of sheep allows for precision management. How does it work? How does it make woolgrowers more money? This podcast explains it from those who have lived it.1367agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-editor-behind-beyond-the-bale--59661557https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP155.mp3Thu, 03 Dec 2020 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIn his 75th edition manging the flagship wool magazine Richard Smith discusses life in the UK, the evolution of the flagship publication and how you can get into it.975agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-2020-agm--59661520https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP154.mp3Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDespite a challenging 2020 for the global economy and therefore wool, the future looks bright. Hear from the AWI CEO, GM Marketing and GM Research about the state of R+D + marketing and the opportunities ahead.1152agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safesheds-the-shearing-shed-safety-program--59661568https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP153.mp3Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhether you’re a woolgrower, shearing contractor or worker, everyone is responsible for safety in the shearing shed. The newly launched SafeSheds is a best practice guide and assessment resource to make the wool harvesting workplace safer for all....1306agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sheep-industry-at-new-price-and-low-flock-levels--59661565https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP152.mp3Thu, 12 Nov 2020 23:44:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationPost drought the price of sheep is hitting record high levels but the flock is so low! Can sheep still be good value? Is it likely to last? Where are all the breeders going to come from? We head from the west to the east of our great country to seek...1417agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intensifying-merino-operations-can-you-double--59661560https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP151.mp3Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe latest AWI funded Nuffield scholar is Monaro Merino producer Andrew Rolfe. After the last drought showed what was possible through containment, can this be the economically-efficient and environmentally-responsible way to seriously boost production?1198agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-young-breeders-challenge--59661563https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP150.mp3Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe celebrate our 150th episode of The Yarn by exploring how the industry is educating the next generation on the impact of differing environments on sheep genetics. Recently in Western Australia, 8 teams, 7 schools, 7 different environments and 1...1416agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rams-x-the-yarn--59661547https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP149.mp3Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMichael Caton, one of Australia’s best loved actors, joins The Yarn podcast to discuss his latest film RAMS which explores the very real issue of an exotic disease outbreak in a sheep community. Listen and see Michael as he joins host Marius Cuming...592agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-changes-change-makers--59661570https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP148.mp3Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe ground breaking Change Makers series of short, sharp videos is cutting through to woolgrowers, highlighting on farm changes that make a big difference to sheep producers. Hear from sheep consultant Nathan Scott about it. Also the AWI AGM is...1240agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalse148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ram-ready-with-dr-michylla-seal--59661545https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP147.mp3Thu, 08 Oct 2020 23:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationSheep reproductive technologies are Dr Michylla Seal’s bread and butter, and her work extends far beyond Australia’s communities and borders. Hear how Dr Seal is breeding Australian Merino genetics into the Falkland Islands, and get her do’s and...916agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-shearing-school-to-shanghai--59661505https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP146.mp3Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIn western Queensland young shearers take up the craft and we hear from Jeff Ma, Country Manager for China about how our biggest market is rebounding.1569agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolmark-in-america--59661501https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP145.mp3Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe world’s largest economy, on paper: should buy more wool. Why are wool’s fortunes in the US slowly changing?1578agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-shortage-of-shearers-but-is-it-all-bad--59661542https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP144.mp3Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDarren Spencer, a shearing contractor in WA’s Lake Grace, is currently down half a workforce as coronavirus keeps vital shearing staff back in New Zealand. But the show must go on. Hear from Darren how shearing teams are coping and how the industry...984agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-twin-merino-lambing-shed--59661508https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP143.mp3Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA decade of lambing many hundreds of twin-bearing Merino ewes had delivered enormous benefits for Victorian woolgrower Tony Butler, but its labour intensive and surely can be made easier. Tony also talks of his enthusiasm for wool having been on a...1539agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yarn-the-next-hugh-mckay--59661496https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP142.mp3Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA very famous name in Australian agriculture. This young innovator has created the prototype that may make the backbreaking work of fencing much easier1077agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ag-education-wether-challenge-success--59661495https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP141.mp3Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHelping fuel a boom in agricultural education, the wether challenge concept has introduced thousands of schoolchildren to the sheep and wool industry. Hear how it is run and why it continues to be such a great success across Australia.1219agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolgrower-to-wool-market--59661490https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP140.mp3Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom paddocks of Western Australia with Steven Bolt to the streets of Western Europe with Damien Pommeret. We discuss the current hurdles and hopes in the industry from farm to fashion and look towards the green shoots of wool demand that may be...1180agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mj-bale-on-changing-demand-for-wool--59661533https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP139.mp3Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationInnovation and a commitment to quality is why MJ Bale grew to be 55 stores and 350 staff in just 12 years. Founder and CEO Matt Jensen talks through his woolshed dream of starting his own wool retailing business.1444agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legumes-for-livestock--59661486https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP138.mp3Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:10:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith a change in the local landscape and weather patterns, woolgrower Alistair McDougall is trialing legume pastures to fill his autumn feed gap and improve soil quality. High in protein, highly digestible, hardy and persistent, Alistair shares his...800agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/masks-and-online-ram-sales--59661531https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP137.mp3Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationNew age wool masks have been produced and may well bring a silver lining to the COVID pandemic. Australia’s biggest sheep show takes its ram sale entirely online.1199agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merinos-planting-crops--59661535https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP136.mp3Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Australian Merino Lamb Trial explores whether wethers can pay for the crop they graze. Craig Wilson runs the trial which is showing great results.1085agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resisting-resistance--59661437https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP135.mp3Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationSurveys are showing concerning levels of resistance to some flystrike prevention options. Hear head of research at AWI Dr Jane Littlejohn discuss options and where to from here.916agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persistence-of-wool-marketing--59661523https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP134.mp3Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhat’s around the corner for wool marketing? In an altered reality, hear about the roles that commuting, Amazon, Prada and online shopping will play in marketing Australian wool. AWI’s GM of Marketing Communications Laura Armstrong takes us past the...770agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/upgrading-your-shearing-office--59661482https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP133.mp3Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThere’s a lot to consider when designing and constructing a new shearing shed, as woolgrower Stuart Le Lievre knows all too well. Why upgrade, what’re the advantages of a new shed and what information is out there to help? Stuart shares his experience.1095agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/precision-lambing--59661483https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP132.mp3Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationLambing is a critical time for all sheep enterprises across Australia. Tim Leeming, who knows lambing to be a ‘game of 1 percenters,’ outlines how he gets great results from his precision system.1231agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-it-s-all-about-what-is-happening-in-asia--59661489https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP131.mp3Wed, 17 Jun 2020 23:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAn area where more than 85% of Australian wool is sold to. From China, to Japan, Korea, and India to some surprising places where wool is making inroads. We hear from AWI’s Eastern Hemisphere General Manager John Roberts and AWI’s Country Manager...749agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-wool--59661469https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP130.mp3Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:20:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHow do you demonstrate to a global audience, that wool is good for human skin and for the environment? Through credible scientific evidence; that is, wool fibre science. Hear from AWI’s Angus Ireland on how new market opportunities are opening and...988agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaining-genetic-ground-with-an-mlp-milestone--59661487https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP129.mp3Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Merino Lifetime Productivity (MLP) Project has reached its halfway mark, so what does that mean for the commercial and stud breeders of Australia’s wool industry? Plus, the crucial role that sire evaluation and link sires play in the marathon...836agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-supply-and-what-s-the-demand--59661532https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP128.mp3Fri, 22 May 2020 00:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMonths after a nation-wide lockdown, Italy is easing restrictions. But are the Italian wool mills running and is there consumer demand for wool in Europe? Italy Country Manager for Woolmark, Francesco Magri, explains. Additionally, we speak to...1192agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yarn-the-need-for-green-feed--59661530https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP127.mp3Thu, 14 May 2020 06:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAfter years of drought, putting stock back onto precious green feed after drought/containment has many potentially expensive pitfalls. Hear Dr Jillian Kelly speak about the do’s and dont’s of this crucial exercise.1142agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smart-solar-tags-real-time-monitoring-of-sheep--59661526https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP126.mp3Thu, 07 May 2020 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOn farm trials of new solar ear tags are delivering enormous amounts of data to build systems to monitor and manage sheep like never before. This ground-breaking research is opening up new areas of knowledge for sheep and flock behaviour.1210agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ian-mclachlan-wool-industry-elder--59661516https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP125.mp3Fri, 01 May 2020 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom developing the outback to leading the wool industry and agriculture through some of its most difficult days. Ian McLachlan AO was at the forefront of wool for many years but has never seen the future look so bright. Hear why.938agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-plan-for-predators--59661473https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP124.mp3Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWild dogs are relentless; they decimate livestock, destroy wildlife, damage regional economies and spread diseases. How do you manage this problem? With a plan, a National Wild Dog Action Plan (NWDAP). Hear from industry about what the NWDAP is, why...1855agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shearing-in-isolation--59661484https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP123.mp3Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear how shearing teams around Australia are managing and coping through COVID-19 restrictions. The restrictions and loss of overseas workers is actually opening up important opportunities.1604agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-proofing-the-wool-industry--59661475https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP122.mp3Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe wool industry has accumulated decades of skills and knowledge, so how are we passing this information down to the next generation? Two education initiatives, Hay Inc and the Peter Westblade Scholarship, speak to us about how their programs support...1391agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-crucial-covid-19-update-from-china--59661488https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP121.mp3Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIn these very difficult days, we hear the very latest from the largest processor and buyer of Australian wool: China. Lizzie Chen has been importing Australian wool on behalf of large Chinese mills since the 1990s.1027agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marriage-of-sheep-and-cropping--59661525https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP120.mp3Thu, 19 Mar 2020 02:50:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith so much to complement each other how have so many sheep left what was the sheep/wheat zone? Will they come back and how? We head to WA to find out the opportunities and the appetite.1027agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-challenging-the-wool-market--59661510https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP119.mp3Thu, 12 Mar 2020 03:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhat will the current and future implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) be for the Australian wool industry and its consumers? As the outbreak becomes a pandemic, AWI’s CEO Stuart McCullough shares his insight and rates the threat that COVID-19 could...631agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progressing-with-flystrike-research--59661465https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP118.mp3Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMaggot and blowfly samples, fly genome sequencing, trialing vaccines: are all essential parts of AWI’s current flystrike prevention program to research the Australian blowfly and project flystrike control to the next level. Hear the latest research...1066agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adversity-to-opportunity-controlling-feral-species-after-natural-disasters--59661472https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP117.mp3Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHow do feral species respond to bushfire and drought, and can we use these dire circumstances to our advantage in controlling feral populations? Whether you’ve got wild dogs, foxes, goats, cats, rabbits, pigs or others, hear from NSW Department of...916agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-recovery-let-s-start-again--59661514https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP116.mp3Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:45:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhere and how do you start again after a bushfire? We head to the famous woolgrowing region of Kangaroo island where the scars are still raw but the spirit is still high. This young and motivated wool community is ready to start rebuilding after a...1221agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coronavirus-and-the-australian-wool-trade--59661456https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP115.mp3Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhat does coronavirus mean for the Australian wool trade? Hear straight from the horse’s mouth as China-based wool agent Lizzy Shen shares her insights on how the coronavirus might affect wool manufacturing in China. And from Australia, John Roberts,...1068agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-positives-of-drought--59661553https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP114.mp3Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationPrecision feeding in and out of containment, knowledge of pitfalls and shortcuts: this monster drought has taught many lessons. Hear from the experts about sourcing feed and not losing stock when the drought finally ends; given the old saying that...1079agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bushfires-emergency-livestock-safety-and-recovery--59661504https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP113.mp3Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCatastrophic fire conditions across the nation have put emergency livestock management into sharp focus. Qualified veterinarian and AWI General Manager of Research, Dr Jane Littlejohn, offers immediate advice to those who have been affected.501agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dawn-of-australian-wool-the-origins-of-the-first-fabric--59661474https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP112.mp3Sun, 22 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDespite how it may feel, the Australian wool industry hasn’t existed since the dawn of time. The first fleet, the first sheep, the first cloth… But who created the first cloth? Join us as we speak to the first textile company ever to use Australian...1208agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-ceo-on-2019-and-hope-for-2020--59661498https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP111.mp3Mon, 16 Dec 2019 02:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear what Australian Wool Innovation Chief Executive Officer Stuart McCullough has to say about 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020. International demand for wool, key projects at AWI, assisting woolgrowers through and hopefully out of drought.1090agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shearing-and-wool-handling-a-profession-a-sport-or-both--59661507https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP110.mp3Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAustralia’s best-of-the-best shearers and woolhandlers from across the country migrate to Dubbo to represent their home states at the National Shearing and Wool Handling Championships of 2019. We speak to trainers and competitors on the ground about...1851agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-guns-fire-for-wool--59661479https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP109_2.mp3Sun, 01 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith a massive reduction in the national flock, how do we make the merino great again? Anthony close has travelled the world to examine how we can kick start the flock. Get married in your own Merino wool suit, a dream of Floyd Legge and despite...1717agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australian-wool-and-the-usa--59661506https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP108_FINAL_2.mp3Sun, 17 Nov 2019 23:15:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe host and hear from one of the largest garment retailers from the world’s largest economy. After exploring the wool industry first-hand on Australian soil, what future opportunities do these brands see for Australian wool in the great US of A?1775agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/studying-shearing-muscle-and-rangeland-management--59661430d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP107.mp3Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIt’s the hardest job known: shearing. Hear about a new project that uses biometrics to support shearers better. We also meet the latest AWI Nuffield Scholar, Tom Hooke, who is studying rotational grazing in the rangelands.1038agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chairman-s-address--59661493https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/yarn.podcast/The-Yarn-EP106.mp3Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith a connection to the land and an extensive career in retail and the establishment of the Australian fashion industry, the AWI Chairman, Colette Garnsey is a jack of all trades. Making her debut on The Yarn, Colette shares with us her journey from...1089agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gucci-and-versace-why-these-iconic-brands-choose-wool--59661450http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP105.mp3Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationTaking senior managers from some of the most respected brands in the world to where wool is grown with care and passion, how it is tested and sold is one of the roles of Australian Wool Innovation/The Woolmark Company. Hear what these highly...1427agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2019-nanjing-wool-market-conference-of-confusion--59661477http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP104.mp3Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe recent volatility of the Australian wool market has led to uncertainty about the future conditions of our market. But how is the global wool market being affected? We venture to China for the 2019 Nanjing Wool Market Conference, and hear from wool...977agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lifting-reproduction-and-broad-wool-marketing--59661502http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP103.mp3Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationBest practice twin lamb management; research is honing in on the benefits. The real potential of some of the next wave of smart tag technology. An ex AFL player now Woolmark licensee explains his marketing of wool bedding and discovers a little...1261agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-shearing-shed-designs-and-wool-s-wellness-attributes--59661464http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP102.mp3Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAre you thinking about renovating an existing shearing shed or building a new one? Hear about AWI’s project on a new shearing shed design, the process and outcomes of a recent project. With over 20% of children born to western lifestyles suffering...1108agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-sheep-easier--59661491http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP101.mp3Mon, 09 Sep 2019 02:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationUncertain seasons, new technology, new opportunities. There is no doubting the bright future for the sheep and wool industries, but how can it all be made easier? Hear how farmers Chris Patmore and Zac Roberts make their enterprises more time and...1446agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yarn-ep-100--59661449http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP100.mp3Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAs we celebrate 100 we introduce you what is largely an Australian wool manufacturing secret: ABMT textiles. Julian Collins of ABMT gives an insight into the wool market nosedive but offers hope as well. Head also to Vietnam and hear how wool is...1228agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-with-wool-dedication--59661471http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP99.mp3Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMeet Stephen Glen, the latest winner of the Australian Fleece Competition and hear what it takes to grow a Grand Champion fleece: hint: not easy. Also, Merineo is a brand-new baby range for newborns, it has taken a long time to break into this...1486agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ugly-wool-market-restart-why--59661499http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP98.mp3Fri, 09 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAfter a 3-week break, Australian wool auctions have returned with heavy losses for various reasons. Hear from an insider: Scott Carmody talks through the exact reasons why the wool market has dropped so heavily a year after record highs. On a positive...1480agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fashion-journalist-s-love-for-wool--59661480http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP97.mp3Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationColin McDowell is one of the world’s top fashion commentators. Having been a journalist for over 20 years, he has at one time or another written for every quality newspaper and magazine in Britain. Join Ellie and Colin in Wales as they talk about...1123agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnificent-maidens-lambing-ewes-at-12-months--59661478http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP96.mp3Fri, 26 Jul 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMerino ewes can successfully lamb at 12 months of age, but it takes commitment and confidence. Hear the research behind the potential from James Whale, Meridian Ag who studied exactly this.1000agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persistent-pastures-and-plugging-feed-gaps--59661462http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP95.mp3Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMore resilient, more flexible, more productive: hear from the 2019 Southern Australia Grassland Society conference as Australia’s farmers look for better pastures for an uncertain future.1325agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smart-tags-and-woolq-the-future-of-wool--59661497http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP94.mp3Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationReal time monitoring of stock is unlocking many sheep secrets but using powerful computer learning, could be identify stock by facial recognition also? WoolQ brings woolgrower closer to the consumer, hear the latest on this exciting new platform for wool.1361agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-100-solar-powered-woolshed--59661485http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP93.mp3Thu, 04 Jul 2019 22:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhat does it take and what does it cost to create a woolshed that is 100% off the grid? The savings, the innovations, the opportunities and the future. Hear it all from Peter and Jane Waters who have done it with their 4-stand, 2-press operation.1326agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-around-the-world--59661463http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP92.mp3Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWoolmark’s Jeff Ma in downtown Shanghai explains China’s love for wool Travel to the Yorkshire mills in the UK and hear how innovation with Australian wool has kept new fabrics evolving after 200 years In Australia though, continuing drought is...1528agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/risky-business--59661467http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP91.mp3Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationManaging risk and the associated rewards makes Australian farming one of the hardest jobs of all. However, there is a form guide and tools to significantly help manage risk and in turn, help business and ultimately your own well-being. Can Nicholson...961agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-years-of-service-to-the-west-australian-agricultural-industry--59661423http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP90.mp3Sun, 16 Jun 2019 22:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom 10-pound pom to OAM, Bob Hall talks of the changes through 50 years as a sheep consultant and why the future looks so bright for sheep and wool.756agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/educating-the-future-of-wool-the-nmc--59661448http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP89.mp3Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation160 students from right across Australia attended the National Merino Challenge (NMC) to learn about wool and sheep. What do secondary and tertiary students learn and how does this provide a career pathway into the great Australian wool industry? Hear...1389agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secrets-of-a-kelpie-master--59661470http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP88.mp3Fri, 31 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIan O’Connell has over 50 years working and training working dogs. Hear what it takes to work better with your best mates.1495agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supply-demand-and-asia-where-wool-dragons-drive-demand--59661460http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP87.mp3Fri, 24 May 2019 04:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationChina, Japan, Korea and India are giants when it comes to the processing and consumption of Australian wool but with the global economy slowing down, how is wool positioned to stay at high demand levels? Hear from Woolmark’s John Roberts, GM Eastern...1099agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merino-lifetime-productivity-mlp-project-update--59661457http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP86.mp3Mon, 20 May 2019 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFour years into the ten-year long MLP Project, the industry experts from the MLP Industry Steering Committee share the successes of the project so far and the outcomes the industry hopes to see in the future.1457agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/regenerative-agriculture-fad-or-the-future--59661427http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP85.mp3Fri, 10 May 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWoolgrower, historian and author of "Call of the Reed Warbler”, Charles Massy is now an advocate, hear why.1238agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-wool-win-at-the-boston-marathon--59661412http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP84.mp3Fri, 03 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMerino wool competes in the world's oldest annual marathon alongside a growing international community of athletes.841agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebuilding-a-giant-the-qld-wool-industry--59661441http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP83.mp3Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationOnce a mainstay of the Queensland economy, the wool and sheep industry has shrunk to a shadow of its former self thanks in part to prices, drought and wild dogs over many years. But a quiet rebuild is in underway with a massive commitment to exclusion...1241agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-plan-and-execute-practical-change--59661446http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP82.mp3Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDr. Jason Trompf has a lifetime of experience as a researcher, consultant, facilitator and head of AWI's Victorian extension network, Best Wool, Best Lamb. AWI's Marius Cuming speaks to Jason about the four key pillars of practical change and the...1846agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merino-management--59661468http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP81.mp3Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCapping off our Western Australian series, we head to Cranmore farming to discuss the benefits of Merinos in a mixed farming operation. We also talk to AWI’s WA wild dog coordinator Meja Aldrich, about the management and control of wild dogs in sheep...1519agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-in-and-out-of-the-shearing-shed--59661442http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP80.mp3Fri, 22 Mar 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationShearing technique, shearing shed design and building, shearer training; it’s all in Don Boyle’s repertoire. Hear how one man went from a handpiece at 15 to over 20,000 sheep in one lifetime. Having spent so long in sheds, he now designs and builds...1230agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-live-sheep-trade--59661466http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP79.mp3Fri, 15 Mar 2019 02:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Sheep Collective has been formed to tell the stories of the people, sheep and landscape behind the live sheep trade. Can it continue and how? Hear Dr Holly Ludeman explain.1005agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-have-sheep-in-a-cropping-system--59661434http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP78.mp3Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe head to Western Australia to hear how mixed farmers in the wheatbelt have improved their overall sheep/cropping enterprise by adopting electronic tagging and the AWI/RIST Lifetime Ewe Management course.817agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-road-to-balranald--59661418http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP77.mp3Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHead to far south west NSW and hear some of the epic stories of the Australian wool industry. Wool still plays a significant role for the farming families in this part of the world where horizons are broad, rains are rare but people are warm and...787agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/droughts-floods-but-optimism-in-qld--59661461http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP76.mp3Fri, 22 Feb 2019 04:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationQueensland farmers have been through a lot. From scorching droughts to the recent flooding and the persistent attacks from wild dogs, the elements have thrown everything at Queensland’s rural communities. But at the recent Australian Wool Network...1277agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fashion-secrets-explained--59661458http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP75.mp3Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHow long does it take from sheep to shop? Who makes the decisions about what wool design and colour is ultimately seen at retail? In this episode learn some of the ins and outs of the complicated, wonderful world of fashion and the Woolmark’s...849agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/craig-wilson-s-career-as-a-merino-consultant--59661410http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP74.mp3Fri, 08 Feb 2019 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMerino consultant Craig Wilson discusses the Peter Westblade scholarship and the great opportunities around Merino into the future. Also, hear from Beyond the Bale editor Richard Smith about his favourite stories and how to get your stories in...1006agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-market-update-jan-2019--59661438http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP73.mp3Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe wool market has started the year with strong demand followed by consolidation. Given the ongoing drought, supply and what retail sales are doing in the key northern hemisphere winter, what can we expect this year for the wool market? Hear from AWI...881agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flock-to-baggy-green--59661426http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP72.mp3Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation450 donors have grown the next 100 years of baggy greens for the Australian cricket team Gideon Haigh, the country’s best cricket writer discussed his book that celebrates this historic project. We meet Stephen Field, cricket-mad woolgrower and donor...967agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nigel-kerin--59661451http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP71.mp3Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWoolgrower, innovator and agriculture entrepreneur Nigel Kerin speaks about innovations in the wool industry and what new technology he is keen to implement into his business.840agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-teaching-the-next-gen-about-wool--59661425http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP70.mp3Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCatriona Nicholls and Madeline Scott have been the movers and shakers in getting the Learn About Wool resource in alignment with Australia’s school curriculum. Teachers can lift the free resource straight from the website or order a full Learn About...805agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3d-printing-could-this-lead-to-robotic-shearing--59661428http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP69.mp3Fri, 02 Nov 2018 03:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe all want to make shearing less labour intensive but how to actually achieve this has stumped many shearers, engineers and entrepreneurs. Researchers at the University of Technology, Sydney are taking an entirely novel approach by creating possibly...1090agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-china-us-trade-war-affecting-our-wool-market--59661433http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP68.mp3Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe wool market has enjoyed a very strong run over the last 12 months with the benchmark eastern market indicator up about 25% year on year. But in recent weeks, uncertainty has crept into the market. Today we examine, in some detail, both the short...1327agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolgrowers-from-both-sides-of-the-world--59661455http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP67.mp3Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCraig Heggaton from Kojonup in West Australia has a wool and sheep enterprise that has grown well beyond the woolshed and has a tip on keeping quality staff. Hear also from the manager of Tecka station in Argentina, a massive enterprise producing...1097agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-industry-think-about-woolpoll--59661422http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP66-v3.mp3Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationPeta Slack-Smith, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at AWI interviewed a number of industry representatives at the consultation workshop organised by AWI this week. Ed Storey, the Senior Vice President of Wool Producers Australia, Andrew Wood the...863agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-humble-shepherd-and-internationally-acclaimed-author--59661447http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP65.mp3Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationJames Rebanks has become – unwittingly and unexpectedly – a house hold name. His book The Shepherd’s Life has been read by thousands, maybe millions of people, but first and foremost he is a shepherd from the north of England in Matterdale, Cumbria....1469agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drought--59661420http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP64.mp3Thu, 27 Sep 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMany of Australia’s woolgrowers have been dealing with drought for many months, others are now slipping into it. What help is at hand and what advice do the experts offer in terms of the key decisions that have to be made about stock, feed and finances?953agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolmark-performance-challenge--59661419http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP63.mp3Mon, 24 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAs the inaugural Woolmark Performance Challenge charges on with some of the best millennial minds in the textile performance wear space, we speak with some of the finalists whose ideas and innovations have impressed the judges so much so that they are...1358agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iwp-designer-making-waves--59661476http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP62.mp3Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHer environmentally conscious philosophy creates an aura around the clothing of BODICE STUDIO and is causing a swell in the fashion world, but International Woolmark Prize womenswear winner Ruchika Sachdeva says she doesn’t follow trends, rather her...1082agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-woolq-functionality--59661435http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP61.mp3Fri, 07 Sep 2018 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWith three new functions now available on the WoolQ platform, doors are opening to new opportunities for all in the Australian wool industry. Listen in to find out what opportunities are opening for you.649agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-challenge-of-growing-wool-in-africa--59661415http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP60.mp3Thu, 30 Aug 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationEvery country presents different challenges for wool growers and for South Africans, big cats and mining are two very large issues wool growers must face.919agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicholson-s-nuffield--59661405http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP59.mp3Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationScott Nicholson has taken up the Nuffield scholarship with both hands and is leading the charge in finding new ways to bring technology on-farm, whilst learning some great life lessons along the way.550agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barking-up-the-right-tree--59661436http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP58.mp3Fri, 17 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe speak with four industry representatives, Geoff Power, Karen Huskinson, Scott Pickering and Chris Patmore, about their role in wild dog control and what the future holds for the sheep and wool industry.808agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-record-high--59661409http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP57.mp3Thu, 16 Aug 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationStaggering results were achieved at Australian wool auctions this week. But what are the factors involved in the EMI achieving both daily and weekly EMI records?319agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-license-what-is-it-to-the-wool-industry--59661439http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP56.mp3Mon, 13 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Australian Wool industry is built on long standing trust and reputation for quality, but how easily could this be destroyed? Listen to Charlie Arnot at LambEx 2018 as he breaks down what’s needed to keep the industry on top.975agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-farming-future-with-robots--59661403http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP55.mp3Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom Lambex 2018: taking advantage of digital disruption. Melissa Clarke-Reynolds is a digital strategist, foresight practitioner, maths geek and Beef and Lamb NZ independent director. What sort of opportunities exist for sheep and woolgrowers in the...819agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cockies-head-back-to-school--59661440http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP54.mp3Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDo you have trouble with your weaners? Are your rams performing? What are your ewes, performers or passengers? New workshops designed to boost your on-farm productivity are rolling out across the country. Find out about them here.1303agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibre-of-footy--59661401http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP53.mp3Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAFL superstars, West Coast Eagles captain Shannon Hurn and Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe pair up for wool! We catch them at a Fibre of Football photoshoot to hear about their connection to farming and the wool industry.603agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blueprint-of-fly-genomes-and-lamb-survival--59661429http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP52.mp3Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationTwo researchers tackle the big issues in the sheep and wool industry.938agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breech-flystrike-rd-e-technical-update--59661411http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP51.mp3Fri, 20 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationA full run down of AWI’s recent Breech Flystrike RD & E Technical Update. Hear from an organiser, speaker and attendee recapping the day’s proceedings.1081agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-the-industry-heading--59661417http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP50.mp3Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWe speak to two CEOs within the industry and get their take on where we need to invest to ensure the future of the wool industry.1175agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/review-of-performance--59661414http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP49.mp3Mon, 09 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation- Hear from AWI’s CEO Stuart McCullough as he speaks about the recommendations made in the Review of Performance and the next steps for the operation of the AWI.932agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future--59661424http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP48.mp3Thu, 05 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation- Strong days for wool: make the most of it: how? - Can and will the market continue at current levels? - Tech: its here and now, hear what digital technologies will shape wool enterprises in the next decade1273agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robotic-shearing-can-it-become-a-reality--59661398http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP47.mp3Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation- The holy grail of the wool industry: the quest begins again. - Hear from leading robotic and shearing experts from the most recent workshop - Why peeling bananas may be part of the breakthrough.611agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-the-dots--59661396http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP46.mp3Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhat do retailers and brands really think about the wool industry? AWI’s Kelly McAvoy, Sam Cockedey and Peta Slack-Smith brought some of the biggest names in the industry Down Under to find out.965agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexed-semen-intrigued-you-should-be--59661404http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP45.mp3Thu, 14 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIt’s used in the cattle industry, but can it be applied to the sheep industry? This project will discover whether selecting for sex is viable in the sheep industry.1046agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-wool-behind-the-scenes-of-wool-week--59661397http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP44.mp3Wed, 30 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAustralia celebrates arguably our finest export through The Woolmark Company’s Wool Week. Step behind the scenes and hear the passion behind the 2018 campaign.725agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wild-days-for-wool--59661406http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP43.mp3Fri, 25 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe wool market is in extremely rare territory with the benchmark EMI lapping at $20/kg as predicted by the AWI CEO last year. Hear why the market is so high, the true drivers of the trade and the latest trade news from China and...381agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-national-merino-challenge--59661421http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP42.mp3Sun, 20 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAustralia’s leading educational competition for young people interested in the wool industry.987agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-lesotho--59661387http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP41.mp3Fri, 18 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCommunal 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.923agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-merino-women-with-very-different-viewpoints--59661402http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP40.mp3Fri, 18 May 2018 02:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear from two very passionate woolgrowers: an Argentinian and New Zealander about growing wool and balancing work and life.705agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-connection--59661393http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP39.mp3Thu, 10 May 2018 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationYoung woolgrowers embarked on a study tour of China. This is what they thought of the world’s biggest manufacturer of Australian wool.1181agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-headway-with-scanning--59661413http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP38.mp3Fri, 04 May 2018 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationDr 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 1980s936agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-merino-conference-in-uruguay--59661416http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP37.mp3Wed, 02 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAustralian genetics in South America What it is like running Merinos in Patagonia, Argentina1117agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marathon-runners-won-with-wool--59661432http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP36.mp3Tue, 17 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWool 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.403agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ewe-are-what-ewe-eat--59661380http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP35.mp3Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationCharles 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.1184agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-global-reach-of-australian-wool--59661431http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP34.mp3Thu, 05 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe 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.751agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/non-mulesed-operations--59661399http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP33.mp3Sun, 25 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAWI 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.405agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woolq-the-digital-future-for-wool-selling--59661391http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP32.mp3Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWill Wilson, Chair of WoolQ explains its launch, functionality and future. The platform will roll out across 2018: hear what it all means.663agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-wool-optimists--59661388http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP31.mp3Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Breeding Leadership program brings young people in the wool industry together to build their business and communication skills to arm them for a future in the industry. Emily King sat down with Jayde Cluff, Roy Elliot, Alex House...952agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australia-s-biggest-sheep-experiment-the-mlp--59661408http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP30.mp3Sun, 04 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationBig data meets the sheep industry with the Merino Lifetime Productivity project but what will it mean? Hear how this ground-breaking project is opening genetic doors for the first time.834agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-and-sport--59661400http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP29.mp3Mon, 19 Feb 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom AFL and rugby union, cricket, running and skiing ... wool and sport are a match made in heaven. Hear why these markets are growing for wool and the celebration of these links.1012agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chinese-supermodel-designer-visits-farm--59661378http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP28.mp3Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhat does Lu Yan make of woolgrowing and how will this change her business?635agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-genius-of-wool-design-hear-the-iwp-winners--59661386http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP27.mp3Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationRunway Wool – The International Woolmark Prize From traditional Indian recycling practises to avalanche tracking NFC chip technology in water resistant wool, this year’s winners went above and beyond the judge’s...1036agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/united-states-of-wool-hear-what-major-retailers-say-about-wool--59661369http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP26.mp3Mon, 15 Jan 2018 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWool’s slice of the American Pie - Has wool finally cracked the US market? - Hear from major retailers and their associations about why wool is winning in this vital global market and why AWI keeps them...1401agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-at-20-why-hear-the-optimism-around-our-fibre--59661395http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP25.mp3Mon, 18 Dec 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation- Wool as a $20 fibre: how, why and maybe when. Hear AWI CEO speak about the future of wool. - AWI has a new Director, how will the first woolbroker elected change AWI? - A pasture mystery solved!!! Now science...1094agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/provence--59661390http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP24.mp3Sun, 03 Dec 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Yarn Episode 24 - Provenance: we hear a lot about it but what is it exactly and what does it mean for wool? - This episode explores two very different examples of provenance with two wool growers who have...1058agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/demand-and-supply--59661379http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP23.mp3Sun, 08 Oct 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Yarn Episode 23 - Steven Read (Michell) and Louis de Beer (Cape Wools in South Africa) at Nanjing wool conference; where is the market heading? - The coolest Japanese design and retail team; Facetasm visit...833agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-business-of-wool--59661370http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP22.mp3Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe Yarn Episode 22: The business of wool - Nadia Bartel, digital fashion star and businesswoman talks wool - Electronic tagging on sheep properties: making it work - Woolmark Country...946agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/india-hong-kong-and-the-wool-market--59661383http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP21.mp3Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation- Global Strategic Adviser Peter Ackroyd with a warning on the current state of the wool market. - Shavran Reddy, Indian Woolmark ambassador comes to Australia - Hong Kong: a fashion hub as textile centre1132agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-ewe-time--59661375http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP20.mp3Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation- Its Ewe Time: how one woolgrower is trying yo take her wool enterprise to the next level. - Icicle: a new age Chinese brand live streaming from the farm - Meet the US flat bed knitting company...838agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-jane-littlejohn-and-the-digital-potential--59661372http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP19.mp3Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMeet AWI’s new general manager of research … you may already know Dr jane Littlejohn, she is fired up about digital. Taking woolgrowers to retail and back … wool in its final form at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. The structure and workings of...827agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lifetime-ewe-app--59661367http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP18.mp3Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool Innovation- Megan Rogers explains the game-changing lifetime ewe app .. now with iCloud. Tom Tourle: a young woolgrowers perspective on opportunity. Why classic Italian style is big in Beijing784agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australian-wool-in-italy--59661365http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP17.mp3Thu, 22 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationPitti Uomo in Italy: Australian wool shines and shows the way. A wireless farm: monitor stock and water and so cheaply. Educating the next wool processing specialists in China: how?943agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nuffield-scholarship--59661392http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP16.mp3Thu, 08 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationTravel the world and follow your wool passion with Nuffield: Tim Gubbins and Merino lamb survival. Woolworkers run the ruler over AWI. AWI CEO talks next step for the Wool Exchange Portal795agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afl-kevin-sheedy--59661381http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP15.mp3Wed, 24 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationJapanese wool processing giant Itochu speaks about the huge opportunity and the threat to Merino lambs wool. A UK Merino producer ..what? AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy speaks with The Yarn about the country, but can he shear?743agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-sell-or-keep-what-do-the-experts-say--59661373http://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP14.mp3Mon, 01 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationIs the current wool market sustainable? Let's hear what the experts say. What are market analysts saying about when to sell and when to lock in? The next generation of woolgrowers, what excites them about wool and sheep?801agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burberry-sourcing-tour--59661371https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP13.mp3Wed, 12 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationLuxury brand Burberry speaks about Australian wool after a week long sourcing tour. Hear what the next gen of woolgrowers want for a profitable industry.764agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-in-turkey--59661361https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP12.mp3Thu, 30 Mar 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAWI Chairman Wal Merriman addresses recent issues raised in Senate Estimates. Woolgrower groups speak after consultation. The world's largest sheep experiment: MLP. Wool in Turkey: Naturally Inspiring education day.914agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-outback-to-the-himalayas--59661363https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP11.mp3Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationFrom the vast Australian outback to the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, hear how crucial Australian Merino wool is to people at both ends of the wool industry. Young woolgrowers returning from a tour of Chinese processing mills, what do they think...722agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-dressed-india-s-prime-minister--59661385https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP10.mp3Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationHear from the man who has dressed the Indian Prime Minister and Indian cricket captain in wool. Paul Swan explains why the Merino Lifetime productivity Project excites him so much. Naturally Inspiring: a leading light from London684agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-adidas-loves-wool--59661368https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP09.mp3Thu, 16 Feb 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationWhy is wool so good for athletes? When selling wool to consumers, it's all about offering more. Find out why the global sports brand ADIDAS loves wool. We also head to Hong Kong to meet a hugely successful Chinese designer, who can't get enough of the...755agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/korea-a-market-for-wool--59661384https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP08.mp3Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe wool market has started 2017 with a bang, what are the drivers in the market and can it last?, The International Woolmark Prize; hear from the winners directly about how they have discovered wool. Korea, a big market for Australian wool. What new...739agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-awi-measure-success--59661360https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP07.mp3Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationMeasurement is a key feature of any woolgrowing business, so how does AWI measure it’s success?, Reaching thousands of students every year, hear from a quiet achiever in the wool education department., Beyond the Bale, for the first time ever, we hear...692agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-a-staple-in-activewear--59661377https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP06.mp3Tue, 20 Dec 2016 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAWI Chairman Wal Merriman makes his global podcasting debut, Lars Ulvesund explains how and why wool has become a staple in active outdoor and sports brands, Bit tips on where wool prices will go in 2017 from someone very close to the action.805agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awi-grower-networks--59661362https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP05.mp3Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationTelling wool’s great story to the world: the importance of provenance. ,Woolgrower networks, what is their real value. ,AWI CEO discusses how animal activists are combatted.654agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bullish-in-a-british-way--59661358https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP04.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationExchanging wool online: the absolute must haves for the Wool Exchange Portal, President of the International Wool Textile Organisation bullish in a British way about wool, One of the most important people in wool you have never heard of: what do they do?743agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/word-from-china--59661357https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/TheYarn_E03.mp3Thu, 10 Nov 2016 01:00:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationThe word from China: introducing Holly Ho, What do woolgrowers think of AWI’s work?, Young opportunities with the National Merino Challenge619agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wool-s-therapeutic-qualities--59661364https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/TheYarn_E02.mp3Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationInternational Woolmark Prize winners amazed with woolgrowing, Superfine wool amazing treatment of skin conditions, Genomic technology fighting Luci715agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-we-invest-in-fashion--59661356https://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The.Yarn.EP.1.mp3Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:30:00 +0000Australian Wool InnovationAWI CEO reports on the latest news from retailers in Europe, Woolgrowers in Milan: why do we invest in fashion?, WA woolgrowers succeed with novel feed., The fifth stand of a shearing shed: a secret to attracting the best shearers.703agriculture,australia,farm,sheep,woolfalsefull