WoolProducers Australia president Don Hamblin says it is crunch time for producers who have yet to vote ahead of next week's annual general meeting in Perth.

"This 2008 annual general meeting and election of directors will signal to the world whether growers want to create a genuine business culture within AWI, or return to the bad old days of agripoliticians and vested interests running the show," Mr Hamblin said.

"The choice is a very clear one for growers.

"Support the recently appointed qualified directors, who were independently selected on the basis of skills required by the company, or replace them after only six months in the job with agri-politicians.

"We know our customers across the world want stability and surety and we know they are pleased with the new marketing programs that have been rolled out over recent months. Now is not the time to change tack."

Mr Hamblin said apathy and agripolitics could destroy the wool industry.

"That is why we are urging growers to support those who trying to build the company up rather than tear it down, and give their backing to the Chairman and new directors," he said.