Goat Fibre

The Australian goat fibre industry is made up of two sub-industries – mohair and cashmere – and product is used to manufacture fine, quality clothing and furniture fabrics.

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Goat Fibre RD&E Plan

Australian Sustainable Goat Fibre Production: Guidelines

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Calling all AgriFutures Australia growers and producers: you are invited to be a part of the inaugural Innovation Intensive Tour

Advancements in agricultural technology have enabled more informed decision-making about crops and livestock, eased traditionally labour-intensive tasks, reduced environmental impacts, and generated a range of efficiencies in production, processing and distribution.

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ico GOAT FIBRE / 13.07.21

Collaboration opens doors to “big picture” research

Adding value to the thousands of levy payers across our industries is a key driver for research, development and extension (RD&E) at AgriFutures Australia. Now more than ever, collaboration will drive the way we deliver research outcomes for farmers and producers, who often face similar issues across related industries and in their own-mixed farming enterprises.

By John Smith, AgriFutures Australia, General Manager Research

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ico GOAT FIBRE / 24.11.20

Moral fibre

Australia’s mohair industry is a small player compared to the likes of wool but it’s still looking to kick major goals on the sustainable playing field.

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ico GOAT FIBRE / 20.08.20

Sustainable goat handling guidelines to prepare producers for market expectations

New guidelines on sustainable goat fibre production released by AgriFutures Australia aim to help goat fibre producers meet customer expectations around animal health and welfare, social welfare and environmental stewardship.

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AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program Strategic RD&E Plan (2021-2026)

The AgriFutures Goat Fibre Strategic R&D Plan 2021-2026 has been developed in consultation with the Australian mohair and cashmere goat fibre industries as a roadmap...

Publication / 32 Pages

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Australian Sustainable Goat Fibre Production: Guidelines

The Guidelines provide outcomes-based guidance to Australian goat fibre growers to enable them to produce goat fibre using sustainable methods that achieve good animal health...

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Scouring and Dehairing Australian Cashmere

The Australian goat fibre industry is made up of two sub-industries – mohair and cashmere – and product is used to manufacture fine, quality clothing...

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Breeding Fibre Goats for Resistance to Worm Infections

The Australian goat fibre industry is made up of two sub-industries – mohair and cashmere – and product is used to manufacture fine, quality clothing...

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Development of RD&E strategic plan for Goat Fibre Program 2021-2026

RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd

April 2021 - June 2021

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Goat Fibre Sustainable Production Guidelines and Manual

Schuster Consulting Group Pty Ltd

October 2019 - July 2020

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About the program

The AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program invests in research which provides new information to mohair and cashmere producers in the areas of animal health and welfare, economic resilience, environmental stewardship, work health and safety and compliance in the management system. The Program has two key objectives:

  • Sustainable growth in the number of producers productively contributing to the goat fibre industry
  • A collaborative industry that produces consistent and quality goat fibre.

The AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program Strategic RD&E Plan identifies and balances the research, development and extension priorities and outcomes to promote industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.

Download the AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program Strategic RD&E Plan 2021-26

About your levy

Australian primary industries that choose to invest in the levies system prescribe the amount of levy or charge applied to a commodity under the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999, Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999, National Residue Survey (Customs) Levy Act 1998 and the National Residue Survey (Excise) Levy Act 1998.

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Collaboration

A continued investment into goat fibre research will ensure growth across the industry in terms of size, production, reputation and value. We are committed to working closely with all those involved in goat fibre production to identify research priorities and make Program investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.

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Contact

Ellen Buckle
Senior Manager, Research – Goat Fibre Program
0477 364 227
ellen.buckle@agrifutures.com.au