The Livestock Collective have entered into partnership with Australian Wool Innovation to deliver a tailored program focusing on capacity building of the wool and sheep industry in WA.
The Livestock Collective have entered into partnership with Australian Wool Innovation to deliver a tailored program focusing on capacity building of the wool and sheep industry in WA. Topics covered in the program include but are not limited to mental health resilience, innovation, opportunities, long term market trends, data management and sustainability.
A key outcome of this partnership was first defining the key needs of Levy payers in WA which saw a survey developed and shared to producers with 219 responses received in six and a half weeks. Based on the outcomes of this survey we are engaging with producers to ensure all levy payers across WA have access to, support and engagement opportunities from AWI, amplifying AWI technical projects in all engagement activities.
If you are a wool producer in WA and have not filled out our survey please do so or get in touch we want to hear from you.
The survey included questions about producers production data, preferred communication style and confidence levels on certain topics. Results were then split up based on location to ensure specific resources are delivered into areas due to WA large size and different production regions.
Growers are interested in attending tour days of feedlots and wool stores.
More information sessions from AWI in the form of Talks, Webinars, and Q&A sessions.
51.4% of growers prefer email communications and a page on social media to follow.
More information on Agtech, including trends and how to adopt this technology and wool harvesting information.
When growers were asked to rate there confidence levels of specific topics out of 5. With 5 being very confident and 1 having no confidence results showed
Low confidence in being able to use and utilise EID well and understanding ASBV’s and selection indexes.
High confidence in achieving good conception and reproductive rates (%), managing the risk of fly strike, achieving good weaning rates.
Based on the feedback from producers we lined up guests who were experts in the area to share their expertise and provide producers with the opportunity to ask any questions they had. All webinars were recorded and emailed to producers in case they missed it.
With the AWI Extension WA Team explaining the rebrand and what events and workshops they have coming up for producers in 2024. TLC about the results from our recent WA wool industry survey, upcoming events, upcoming extension work and local projects.
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Dr Michylla is a Director for Genstock and Vet who has many years experience under her belt. She shares in this webinar what subsidies are out there for disease investigation? What your local vet can tell you? Case studies from other farmers and a vaccination 101?
Scott Carmody is a Trade Analyst for AWI and a wool buyer. Hear his predictions for the future of the natural fibre and the interconnectedness of the fashion industry and farmers.
In this webinar Dr Bridie discusses key points to consider when optimising sheep nutrition over a dry autumn. Covering feed budgeting, knowing stock feed requirements, determining your in paddock feed, and key things to know when supplementary feeding sheep. Ending with a Q&A session with questions sent in from producers.
If you would like a hard copy of the lifetime wool feed feed tables mentioned in the webinar. Please reach out at info@thelivestockcollective.com.au or AWI to have a copy posted to you.
We hosted Dr. Michylla Seal and Darren Spencer for a 1-hour webinar on preparing for shearing. The webinar covered many topics, including conversations with your shearing team, curfew times for different types of sheep, ram sedation, managing shearing cuts, caring for stock post-shearing, and managing stock when shearing in extreme weathers.
A panel of farmers from various regions across Western Australia discussing their enterprises, the role merinos play in their operations, and their strategies for 2025 and beyond.
Peter Whitfield – Konnongorring
Clare Webster – Tenterden
Jason Griffths – Gairdner
Simon Fowler – Condingup
This Partner Program has seen Tiff and Mazz talking to some incredible people doing incredible things in the wool industry. Check out our MUST listen to episodes on our Behind the Collective podcast wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. So far we have recorded with;
This podcast episode features Dr. Michylla Seal as part of the AWI & TLC Partner Program. Initially a webinar, it’s now split into two podcast episodes for convenient listening.
This second half focuses on “Vaccination 101,” covering topics such as where to vaccinate on an animal, considerations before vaccination, and how to decide which vaccines to use on your property.
Farmers do an incredible job at caring for their sheep, but sometimes unforeseen issues arise, and the cause isn’t always clear. We caught up with Dr. Michylla Seal, an experienced vet and Director of GenStock. She stresses the importance of consulting your local vet and explains the subsidies available for investigating stock deaths and illnesses. She also delves into case studies from her farm visits.
Brodie Carpenter, a self-made farmer, shearer, and co-owner of Low & Level Shearing, managing over 30 people at its peak. Winning senior shearer of the year for Tasmania – all at just 29 year old. He shares insights on starting a shearing contracting business, the importance of crew welfare, and his love for the wool industry.
Convincing people to buy wool isn’t just about telling them how good it is; it’s about educating them about its incredible properties. 🐑 Laura Armstrong shares insights into her role as General Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Woolmark Company. Laura joins us to discuss all things marketing Australian wool to the world, getting it from the sheep’s back to clothing people around the world, from suits to performance activewear. 🌍👔🏃♂️
The Australian wool industry is something Scott Carmody knows well, hailing from a sheep property to now a AWI trade analysis and wool buyer. He lives a busy life and we chat about our international trade markets, what farmers and fashion have in common and why everyone should buy a suit
A childhood in the sheds inspired Tameka to pursue a career in the wool industry.
From learning to shear at the age of three to traveling across Australia to compete and work it’s been a whirlwind profession ever since.
Tameka, drawing from her own experiences, shares some invaluable tips for those starting out and what a day in the life looks like. Whether it’s through formal training programs or one-on-one guidance on the job, there’s resources available to support newcomers to pursue a career within the shearing industry.
As part of the AWI & TLC Partner Program we hosted Dr. Michylla Seal and Darren Spencer for a 1-hour webinar on preparing for shearing. We have converted it to a podcast for easy listening on the go. You can also find the full webinar on our website under projects.
The webinar covered many topics, including conversations with your shearing team, curfew times for different types of sheep, ram sedation, managing shearing cuts, caring for stock post-shearing, and managing stock when shearing in extreme weather.
Survey results indicated that producers wanted to see more Beyond the Farm Gate, seeing what happens to their livestock and wool once it leaves the farm. Based on this information, tours were organised for a day of visiting multiple facilities in Perth. Producers visited Dyson Jones wool store, Australian Wool Testing Authority, Viewing the live wool auction and Peel Feedlot.
The Livestock Collective as part of the Partner Program attend a number of regional events and shows across WA, bringing resources and information from AWI to producers. If you would like The Livestock Collective to attend your event, please get in touch.
Katanning Sheep Expo 2024
Darkan Sheepfest 2024
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