The latest AWI report examines China and explains the spectacular growth in wealth across its burgeoning middle class, and how this relates to wool demand. It also examines the current prices offered into the future, to understand the rapid acceleration of wool consumption within mainland China.

Summer weather could encourage more braaiing, supporting prices. Internationally, record levels of animal protein weighs on the poultry and beef markets, whilst demand from China for lamb and pork remains strong.

Human damage to biodiversity is leading us into a pandemic era. The virus that causes COVID-19, for example, is linked to similar viruses in bats, which may have been passed to humans via pangolins or another species.

The Mitigation of Risk - a wolf in sheep’s clothing - by PJ Mommsen Part Five 

The livestock industry plays a critical role in global food security, supplying meat, dairy, and eggs to billions.