Western Victorian wool industry round-up
In the Wimmera region of Victoria widespread and regular downpours have delayed shearing, reports district wool manager Amy Carpenter. “But the season should soon be…
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Wool growers produce a hat trick of 1PP certified wool
Superfine Merino wool is in demand at the moment, and in Australia there is none finer than 1PP certified wool. Elders recently sold a remarkable…
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Wool market defies predictions of carnage
Despite the predictions of carnage as some wool brokers swamped the showfloor and auction rooms with bales of wool, the market stood up rather well.…
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Gippsland family keep on giving after bushfire devastation
A round of applause to the generosity of our clients the Pemberton’s in East Gippsland who have donated the proceeds of an elite super fine…
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Wool market analysis
The wool market has been very positive over recent weeks, with some good steady rises evident. Elders Darkan district wool manager Sarah Buscumb shares her…
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Consumer confidence is key ingredient
Auction prices were fairly frantic at the Australian fashion industry’s raw material sales last week as a degree of optimism spread through the trade and…
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Split down the lines
Australia’s wool market is following a familiar pattern, as three distinct segments continue to move in different directions. The “sum game” – or average –…
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Wool prices a big positive
After a volatile year in 2020, the wool market has rebounded strongly. From the very first sale of 2021, wool prices have been on a…
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Market falls a fraction as trade sums-up likely demand
The Australian wool market managed to deal with a very big auction offering last week, and almost kept its head above the waterline. Despite the…
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China’s return lifts wool market
The Australian wool market found some legs last week with a strong jump on the back of renewed demand from China, with just a sprinkling…
