Wool volume spikes 10pc nationally

Annabelle Cleeland
Updated October 23 2017 - 1:03pm, first published October 17 2017 - 6:00am
Ron Leggatt, Leggatt Shearing Services, Dubbo, NSW, said opportunistic shearing and selling, as well as a rain-free shearing run in most regions had resulted in increase number of bales being auctioned in spring.
Ron Leggatt, Leggatt Shearing Services, Dubbo, NSW, said opportunistic shearing and selling, as well as a rain-free shearing run in most regions had resulted in increase number of bales being auctioned in spring.

THE number of bales offered at eastern states’ wool auctions has jumped 15 per cent this season, as dry conditions kick-start spring shearing.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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