On farm testing

AWI has created a range of products to help woolgrowers better assess and employ their own on-farm fibre management procedures. These range in nature from an OFFM calculator available to download through to operator workshops and newsletters.

  • OFFM extension and adoption

    Through the spread of the OFFM program, the wool industry will reap benefits in sheep breeding, fibre production management and raw wool marketing.

  • OFFM quality assurance

    Woolgrowers can take confidence in the accuracy of measurements given by organisations and individuals who are recognised by AWI as accredited OFFM operators.

  • OFFM operators

    Woolgrowers and OFFM operators can receive information from dedicated newsletters and can gain access to a database of accredited operators.

  • OFFM facts and testimonials

    Industry practitioners from a variety of fields provide feedback on the use of OFFM.

  • OFFM calculator

    A downloadable program developed by AWI and the Sheep CRC to allow woolgrowers to make correct breeding and selection decisions. It also includes an analytical tool that produces profit maps.

  • OFFM workshops

    OFFM workshops are conducted to aid woolgrowers in understanding how to best use the products available, for wool brokers to accurately advise their clients and to facilitate specialist training to OFFM operators.

  • OFFM technology trials

    AWI conducted trials into the comparison of OFFM measurement against the Australian Wool Testing Authority methods and has drawn conclusions regarding accuracy and final recommendations for use.

  • OFFM publications

    A complete reference list of relevant publications can be viewed and downloaded regarding OFFM.

Overview

The spread in usage of OFFM systems allows woolgrowers to shape their flock to be as productive as possible and to provide the greatest returns. This builds confidence in the industry as a whole, increases quality and drives market demand for Australian wool.

AWI offers OFFM tools that can be easily accessed by woolgrowers and a national training and accreditation system for operators ensures that measurements are as accurate as possible.

 

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