The cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.

Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.

A lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.

Southern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.

'Unless we get young people to come on board and show an interest, these crafts will die.'

It's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.

'I'm very happy to be associated with, and a grower of, one of the world’s best products.'

Seventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.

Phil Morrison has been all over the world during his involvement in shearing.

'It’s high-value and it’s all brand-new demand.'

There's a lot more to creative fibre groups than just knitting.

Nicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.

A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.

Sisters behind Foxtrot Home design throws and blankets using wool from the family farm.

Sharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.

Judges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.

The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.

Research shows at least three in four US purchasers say they'd buy woollen products again.

Crosbie is excited for strong wool to 'be a solution for different things'.

Founded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.

The target was 1611 - it was broken with more than half an hour to go.

New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.

Carpet company says having a physical store will boost the wool flooring market.

Summer shearing will see wool 'pouring in the doors'.

CEO says Bremworth will emerge a more adaptable organisation, despite cyclone challenges.

"We thought 'this is madness'."