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‘It’s time for NWGA to focus on grassroots level’

Why do you think it’s important for the National Wool Growers’ Association (NWGA) to turn its focus to grassroots level?

We need to serve South African wool farmers at this level because it’s here that our organisation will be most efficient.

What are the biggest We need to produce a world-class product for the global market, and it has to be both sustainable and traceable. I really encourage farmers to get their farms and farming practices assessed; the South African clip [needs to be improved and certified so that it is accepted by] all role players and stakeholders in the value chain.

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