The Tasmanian State wool clip is, on average, about one micon finer than that of the mainland.  Sheep numbers had been stable at approximately 3.1 million head.  However, numbers have fallen to 2.1 million due to dry conditions and low wool returns for the last 2 years.

Total wool production is estimated to be 13 thousand tonnes annually, but that too has declined in response to the drier conditions and instability in the wool market.

Wool Council works constructively with industry stakeholders, ensuring that positive outcomes for wool growers are achieved. Wool Council provides Tasmanian wool growers with a voice on a diverse range of issues and maintains current knowledge on the important issues facing the industry as a whole as well as
individual businesses.

tasmanian wool industry

The Wool Council represents the interests of this important agricultural sector.

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Vision

TFGA Wool Council is committed to a profitable future for its members and a viable future for Tasmanian wool producers.

Mission Statement

To be Tasmania's peak woolgrower organisation developing policies and creating benefits for stakeholders. 

Our Goals

Members: To increase the financial and other benefits to members.

Staff: To create a working environment that stimulates, retains, develops and rewards.
Corporate supporters: To provide opportunties for corporate and affiliate organisations to support our purpose.

Financial: To maintain a sound financial future of the Wool Council.

Wool Council: Works constructively with industry stakeholders, ensuring that positive outcomes for wool growers are achieved; Provides Tasmanian wool growers with a voice on a diverse range of issues; and Maintains current knowledge on the important issues facing the industry as a whole as well as individual businesses.

Your Wool Council Chairperson is currently Rod Thirkell-Johnston of Cressy.

If you have a wool related issue or query contact:

Nick Steel

Email: Nick.Steel@tfga.com.au