There's a sense of cautious optimism in the wool industry after a strong start to the calendar year for the wool markets. 

Wool prices have surged 42% in the past 12 months and growers are hopeful the trend will continue, with tighter supply has pushing up prices, as national production levels fall. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wool Producers Australia Chief Executive Jo Hall about the market trends. 

There's a sense of cautious optimism in the wool industry after a strong start to the calendar year for the wool markets.&nbsp;
Wool prices have surged 42% in the past 12 months and growers are hopeful the trend will continue, with tighter supply has pushing up prices, as national production levels fall.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wool Producers Australia Chief Executive Jo Hall about the market trends.&nbsp;

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