Discover how we're making a difference!
AWI Extension TAS is a passionate team dedicated to delivering real impact, driving positive change in the Tasmanian sheep and wool industry.
WHAT WE DO:
AWI Extension TAS is a passionate team dedicated to delivering real impact, driving positive change in the Tasmanian sheep and wool industry through AWI's vital investment in extension and communication.
With our e-newsletter going to around 600 subscribers, we've achieved nearly 4,000 attendances at face-to-face events since the project's inception.
Some key highlights from the current project:
- exceptionally positive feedback on workshops and field days, with average ratings of 9.0/10 for satisfaction, 8.8/10 for value to business, and 9.3/10 for likelihood to recommend
- more than 8 out of 10 woolgrowers reported making a change to their enterprise as a direct result of knowledge and/or skills gained, with impacts including: improved productivity; enhanced animal health; increased profitability; greater confidence in decision making; and better integration of sheep into their overall farming system
- engagement of those under 35 continues to increase, and now nearly doubles the proportion in the broader Australian sheep and wool industry
- e-newsletter open rates continue to more than double the agricultural industry average
- website monthly views and unique users have more than doubled in the past 12 months, with a comprehensive range of more than 80 guides, fact sheets, checklists, and other resources now available online.
WHAT WE'VE DELIVERED:
Over the past 18 months, we've had more than 200 attendees at face-to-face events, continuing to meet Tasmanian sheep and wool grower demand.
Since 2012, we've delivered events on the below topics:
WHO WE ARE:
Producer priorities for AWI Extension TAS are identified by our Producer Advisory Panel, with reference to AWI's Strategic Plan.
