More than 70 million sheep are tipped to be shorn for the first time in five years as wool production increases.

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee is estimating this season's national clip will come in at 314 million kilograms - up 6.5%

I caught up with chairman Stephen Hill to hear more about the figures, and rebuilding the flock.

More than 70 million sheep are tipped to be shorn for the first time in five years as wool production increases.
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee is estimating this season's national clip will come in at 314 million kilograms - up 6.5%
I caught up with chairman Stephen Hill to hear more about the figures, and rebuilding the flock.

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