Wool
Shearing contractors feel the pinch
While returns for strong wool don’t cover shearing costs, contractors also face challenges. By Richard Gavigan.
Selling to maximise returns
Three main systems are used to buy wool from the farmers’ clip, Richard Gavigan writes.
Learning the classer trade
A young Christchurch engineer is planning to still take time off to class the wool produced on her family’s sheep station. By Joanna Grigg.
MAKING THE SHIFT TO A FINER CLIP
A South Island trip more than 20 years ago led not only to an enduring friendship but two passionate Northland advocates for Merino genetics. Story by Glenys Christian. Photos: Malcolm Pullman.
What is wool’s future in NZ?
Dorian Garrick scopes the range of options for wool off the typical New Zealand sheep farm.
Wool’s colour and future is bright
After a lifetime working with strong-wool sheep, Dan and Barbara Ramsden are moving on from the family’s farms. Terry Brosnahan reports. Photos supplied by Ravensdown.
Backing strong wool
A casual chat over a few beers at Akitio Beach with a local farmer about the dire state of the New Zealand wool industry was the catalyst for iconic Kiwi company Big Save Furniture's foray into strong wool. Rebecca Greaves reports.
