AWI's $17m surplus revenue to target robotic shearing

Annabelle Cleeland
November 23 2017 - 5:00am
AWI corporate communications manager Marius Cuming, Hamilton, Simon Cameron, "Kingston", Conara Tasmania and AWI program manager genetics and welfare advocacy Geoff Lindon, Wagga Wagga.
AWI corporate communications manager Marius Cuming, Hamilton, Simon Cameron, "Kingston", Conara Tasmania and AWI program manager genetics and welfare advocacy Geoff Lindon, Wagga Wagga.

Wool broker Don Macdonald has secured a seat at Australian Wool Innovation’s board table, as the industry group looks to invest in robotic shearing by using an unexpected $17 million in surplus revenue.

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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