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Australian Wool Innovation

What 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 world's miracle fibre. If you have feedback or a question you would like to raise as part of The Yarn podcast, please email The Yarn at theyarn@wool.com.

  1. 2 ABR

    XTM

    An 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 confident the outdoor market for wool will continue to grow.

    19 min

  2. 22 FEB

    Testing flystrike research with commercial flocks

    Woolgrower 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 helping deliver practical tools for woolgrowers.

    16 min

  3. 29 ENE

    Containment feeding

    Containment 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. Hear from Simon Fowler from Chilwell farms near Esperance in WA about how and why it works so well.

    19 min

  4. 15/12/2025

    Breeding out sheep blowflies on KI

    The Yarn

    18 min

  5. 08/12/2025

    Know your enemy: protecting your flock against flystrike

    The Yarn

    13 min

  6. 20/11/2025

    George Millington: new AWI Chairman

    The Yarn

    21 min

  7. 07/11/2025

    Future leaders trip to China

    With 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 Mitch Rubie on why they are more enthusiastic than ever about growing Merino wool.

    21 min

  8. 16/10/2025

    IWTO President, Major wool processor and large woolgrower

    In 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.

    36 min
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What 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 world's miracle fibre. If you have feedback or a question you would like to raise as part of The Yarn podcast, please email The Yarn at theyarn@wool.com.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Australian Wool Innovation
  • Años en activo
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodios
    287
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Copyright Australian Wool Innovation
  • Sitio web del podcast
    The Yarn

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