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AWI Extension SA (formerly Sheep Connect SA) - Connecting people in the business of sheep

AWI Extension SA (formerly Sheep Connect SA) is supporting the development of the SA Sheep Industry and is 'connecting people in the business of sheep' by:

  • providing timely, technical information to assist in on-farm management decisions
  • learning activities to address issues that impact on your sheep business
  • linking groups to the experts, researchers and funders
  • collaborating with other industry programs and service providers

AWI Extension SA is a partnership between Australian Wool Innovation Limited, Department of Primary Industries and Regions and the SA Sheep Industry Fund. 

Sheep Connect SA was renamed to AWI Extension SA in March 2024. The program continues to deliver practical information and training programs to increase woolgrowers’ adoption of best practice on-farm production and management. New website: Click here


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