Merino Review
Wool tenderness No. 1 issue this season
The drought brought double trouble for Devold growers; extra feed costs plus fleece tenderness due to issues with feed transitions. Words Joanna Grigg, photos Bella Black & Craig Smith.
Leading the NZ Merino flock
Meet the Aussie bush kid who’s bringing The New Zealand Merino Company back to its roots. Words Debs Sim, Photos NZ Merino.
From New Zealand to Norway – the partnership taking NZ merino to the world
Chris Nicolson recalls the days before signing with Devold, when their wool was a traditional style, and the entire clip went to auction. The original merino had its challenges in the North Canterbury climate and the decision was made to move away from that style of sheep and into an easier care, higher micron sheep with a bit more grunt. Words and photos PGG Wrightson Wool.
Central Otago wool among world’s finest
This year the finest wool ever sold through a PGG Wrightson Wool auction of 'The Bend' from Ranfurly’s 12.5 micron achieved an impressive $155 per kilogram greasy destined for Italian mills. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, photos PGG Wrightson Wool.
Farming to the conditions
Having farmed at Castle Ridge for more than 30 years, Paul and Kerry Harmer have learned to farm to the conditions — whether it’s climatic, economic or regulations. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp,
Photos Ben Doubleday and Rural Co.
On the money
Ben’ Satterthwaite's win of the 2024 National Merino Junior Judging comes on the back of another success for Muller Station, winning the Westpac Osgrow Seed Marlborough Farmer of the Year for 2023. Words Joanna Grigg.
2024 Wanaka A & P Show Results
Merino sheep and stud fleece results from the 2024 Wanaka A & P Show held on the 8th and 9th March 2024.
