Walcha district superfine wool producers David and Simone Sweeney, Scrubby Gully, enjoyed a big day at the Sydney wool sales with a consignment of 12.9-micron fleece, making 12,600 cents a kilogram.
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Elders district wool manager Tom Henry said the fleece was 84 millimetres in length, it had 0.6 per cent vegetable matter, its tensile strength was 35nkt (newtons per kilotex), and a 73.10 per cent yield.
The fleece is set to make its way to the skilled hands of Italian textile specialists and the luxurious brand Loro Piana.
"This is a fantastic result for David and Simone - a testament to years of hard work, dedication, and diligence finally paying off," Mr Henry said.
He said that AWEX ( Australian Wool Exchange ) confirmed that this marks the highest price seen since 2020.
The Sweeneys also sold other lines of their wool for 7600c/kg, 6700c/kg and for 5400c/kg, at the same sale.
Mr Henry said the Sweeneys buy their rams from Yalgoo stud, Walcha.
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Simon Chamberlain
I have comprehensive experience in rural and regional journalism, as well as more than six years as a media officer for several politicians and worked in local government. I rejoined The Land in May 2022 and have loved being back in harness, reporting on a massive range of topics.
I have comprehensive experience in rural and regional journalism, as well as more than six years as a media officer for several politicians and worked in local government. I rejoined The Land in May 2022 and have loved being back in harness, reporting on a massive range of topics.
