STATE producer groups have urged a vote for a continuation of the 2 per cent wool levy.
However, the peak national body, WoolProducers Australia, has taken a more cautious line, suggesting that individual growers do their own assessments.
The NSW Farmers Association, the South Australian Farmers Federation and the Western Australian Farmers Federation, along with the Australian Wool Growers Association and the Australian Superfine Wool Growers Association, all advocated a vote for Australian Wool Innovation's proposal for a 2 per cent levy last week.
But WoolProducers president Don Hamblin pleaded with levy payers to at least cast a vote.
The levy rate, decided by a preferential vote, will apply for the three years from next July.
"It is important that every grower who pays wool tax takes the time to vote in the upcoming WoolPoll," Mr Hamblin said.
"There has been concern that disenchantment from growers about wool would contribute to a low voter turnout.
"I would be disappointed if this was the case because at such a critical time for the industry growers need to make their voices heard."
He said WoolProducers supported the principle of a wool industry levy to fund research, development and marketing.
"On that basis we are asking growers for a positive vote," he said
Mr Hamblin said a recent review identified serious problems within the governance of AWI, but he believes the problems can be fixed.
"The first priority is to ensure we continue to have a wool industry service provider," he said.
"The second is to action the recommendations of the ROP to ensure we get a return on our investment."
Mr Hamblin said ROP made 11 recommendations for AWI.
"What growers need now from the company is a clear indication as to what recommendations it will pursue, to help them make their decision," he said.
