Shearer shortage a "massive challenge" for industry

Victoria Nugent
September 21 2021 - 8:00am
AWI chairman Jock Laurie says better facilities, improved shed design, more learner opportunities and a staggered shearing season could all help address the wool harvesting labour shortage.
AWI chairman Jock Laurie says better facilities, improved shed design, more learner opportunities and a staggered shearing season could all help address the wool harvesting labour shortage.

Better shearing shed facilities, more opportunities for learners and changes to shearing times could all be factors in building up a more secure shearing work force, Australian Wool Innovation chairman Jock Laurie has said.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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