The trip began this week with a visit to wool producing farms, where students were shown shearing and wool classing and given an idea of farm life. The tour will then take in the research and development being undertaken by CSIRO; a visit to a wool broker, auction and textile mill; and a day at AWI talking to program managers and meeting Australians involved in the fashion industry.
"Italy and China are amongst the biggest and most important users of Australian Merino wool," Mr Drummond said.
"AWI's strategy is to build relationships at all levels, and these study tours have been an excellent way to do that over the years.
"It's hoped that when the students start working they have a good understanding of Australian Merino wool and the contacts within AWI to keep up to date with advances in technology, and can influence their colleagues as well."
The 2005 Wool Study Tour is being conducted from 22-29 August.
AWI initiates, commissions and delivers research and development (R&D) to Australian woolgrowers. We work through alliances and contracts and, where possible, we commercialise R&D outcomes. Our primary aim is the adoption of technology - on farm and along the global wool pipeline.
Australian Wool Innovation Limited
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