What is happening sheepshearing market

During the early phase of this year, the increasing interest in shearing apprentices made a splash. Shearing Contractors Association of Australia Shearer Woolhandler Training Inc (SCAA SWTI) offered classes all over Victoria and South Australia to meet the phenomenal demand.

The graph has changed with hairdressing and carpentry apprentices switching to the shearing industry. And this comes as a relief while the shortage of shearers is concerning.

The UK Grants the Entry of International Shearers

The National Association of Agriculture Contractors (NAAC) allows shearers from Australia and New Zealand to ensure sheep are shorn at the right time without escalating risks of flystrike and other diseases.

However, the shearing contractor must arrive by 30 June and leave at the end of their stay.

AWI and SCAA SWTI Sign an MOU with Elite Wool Industry Training NZ

This MOU might be the answer to the shortage of shearers seen all over the world. The agreement will pave the way for training organisations to work unitedly and keep up wool handler training consistencies.

Young New Zealanders can come to Australia to follow consistent shearing methods and align with what the Australian market needs.

Better Pay Leading to the Shift among Youth

For instance, a former carpenter used to make $13. The same person earns that in 10-15 minutes by shearing now. If a young shearer shears 100 sheep a day, he may earn around $400 per day. Don't be surprised if you come across someone who gets paid $11,000 in a week.

Decent pay is a good reason for changing professions. Though the work is physically challenging, the big reward is worth it. People who shear 180-220 sheep a day are likely to earn $800-$1000.

According to the CEO of the SCAA SWTI, young people are joining the industry - but the shortage of shearers lingers in Australia and other countries. Experts see a possibility of a budding relationship with India, owing to the domestic sheep population. A skills exchange scheme can influence Indians to learn the best practices of shearing.

If you have anything to add about the current shearing market trends, comment below. And stay tuned for more info about shearing!