Elders wool agent Michael Fairclough, Shorelands Pastoral farm manager Michael Bowman, of Williams, and Maria Manalhaes. Credit: Bob Garnant
WA wool growers and their classers were recognised during the Elders Supreme Clip of the Sale awards held in Fremantle last month.
The 2018-19 wool selling season produced 44 top award-winning clips under the Elders banner, all applauded for their excellence in preparation by a large crowd at the event on Friday, June 28.
Lake Grace growers Lindsay, Annie, Kim and Michelle Slarke, woolclasser Sharron Sonneman, Dennis Anderson, and Elders agent Tony Alosi. Credit: Bob Garnant
Elders WA general manager James Cornish said the State’s agriculture sector was in a positive position.
“Last year presented an incredible grain — harvest and sheep sales averaged $121 per head, up 10 to 15 per cent, just amazing,” he said.
Elders agent Tony Alosi, Kulin woolgrowers Valerie and Charlie Bradford and their son Richard. Credit: Bob Garnant
“Wool averaged $2200 per bale, which has come off a bit in recent weeks.”
Mr Cornish said the Federal election result was positive for the agricultural industry, but “we don’t want to drop the ball”.
Shearing contractor Brett Millar, woolclasser Courtney Millar and Elders agent Tony Alosi. Credit: Bob Garnant
“There is renewed investment in the industry with farm land values rising,” he said.
“The US-China trade war relation is a worry, but China is still buying 80 per cent of the Australian wool clip.”
Elders branch manager Colin Ogilvie and Elders zone sale performance manager Ian White. Credit: Bob Garnant
Mr Cornish said the Eastern States’ clip would have problems in relation to yield and strength because of drought conditions, with values expected to drop further, but the industry was expected to remain strong for the long term.
Elders wool agent Jeff Brennan, Eloise Brennan, Wubin woolgrowers Leanesha and John Marrone. Credit: Bob GarnantElders wool agent Jeff Brennan, Eloise Brennan, Cadoux woolgrowers Amanda and Bryce MacNamara. Credit: Bob GarnantCorrigin woolgrowers Jenn, Ryan, Mark and Jeanie Szczecinski, Elders wool agent Steele Hathway, woolclasser Sharron Sonneman, contractor Brian Beresford and Elders agent Tony Alosi. Credit: Bob GarnantNarembeen woolgrowers Peter, Felicity, Bill and Diane Cowan, Elders branch manager Colin Ogilive, Elders WA general manager James Cornish, and Narembeen agent James King. Credit: Bob GarnantElders agent Murray Drage, award winning woolclasser Garry Devine and Clarissa Devine. Credit: Bob Garnant, Elders wool agent Breanna Hayes and woolclasser Atawhai Teriaki. Credit: Bob Garnant
Elders wool agent Breanna Hayes and Moora woolgrowers Susan and Clifton Gors. Credit: Bob GarnantElders agent Tim Burgess, Duranillin woolgrowers Marju and John Rutherford and their son Mart, 1. Credit: Bob GarnantElders wool agent Tim Burgess, woolclasser Marie Watson, Wagin woolgrowers Veana and Tony Scott. Credit: Bob GarnantEsperance woolgrowers Louise and John Gray and Elders wool agent Stuart Matthews. Credit: Bob GarnantEsperance woolclasser Trevor Young and Elders agent Stuart Matthews. Credit: Bob Garnant
