Woolgrowers’ willpower

Annabelle Cleeland
August 24 2017 - 2:21pm
The sheep-to-person ratio in Australia is currently about three to one, with about 67.5 million sheep to 24.6 million people. In 1970 the ratio was about 14 to one.
The sheep-to-person ratio in Australia is currently about three to one, with about 67.5 million sheep to 24.6 million people. In 1970 the ratio was about 14 to one.

Record wool prices are a boon for Australia’s woolgrowers who, after enduring decades of turbulent times, are being rewarded for their willpower.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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