Wool growers facing tough conditions ahead of levy vote

Woolgrowers will vote on the levy for an industry body as they face low prices and higher costs. (Tony Phillips/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian wool growers are battling weak prices, dry conditions and higher input costs ahead of their vote to set the industry levy.

Voting for WoolPoll, the voluntary ballot that sets the industry levy paid by growers to Australian Wool Innovation for industry research, development and marketing, opens on Friday.