Tool 2.5 Wool accredited by QA schemes sold through Australian wool auctions
There are many different QA schemes and declarations with different priorities and requiring different forms evidence of on-farm practices which allow them to accredit the wool in their scheme as having been produced in a certain way. A lot of growers already meet the requirements of many of the schemes, so the best option is to discuss with your broker which schemes your wool may be eligible for, how much they cost to participate in and the likely increase in competition or price received for your wool as a result of participating in the scheme to make an informed decision for your business.
It is recommended that, regardless of which QA schemes you participate in, you complete a National Wool Declaration (NWD) for all sale lots. The NWD delivers transparency in the supply chain and market analysis has show declared wool sells for a higher price than wool that is not declared.
The catalogue of wool offered at Australian wool auctions is published by each wool selling broker in hard and soft copy formats.
The catalogues include a series of codes and symbols, so Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) publishes the codes for the QA schemes that have recorded activity through the auction systems at least once during the previous two seasons.
The QA schemes listed are reviewed at the commencement of each auction selling season.
Find the most up to date version here under ‘View Quality Schemes’.
