Clinton cashmere fibre gains touted
Cashmere is proving to be a lucrative business in Clinton.
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Wool industry gets behind Taratahi students
The wool industry is trying its best to support education in agriculture.
Surfboards made of wool: Kiwi ingenuity leads to global partnership
Board shaper Paul Barron knew he was on to something when he spilt resin on his sweater.
Wool Working Group: People need to be told 'what wool is about'
Education will be the key to lifting the state of the wool industry, say experts.
Wool they or won't they change village name?
No, PETA are not pulling the wool by asking UK village to change name to Vegan Wool.
'Bump in road' to overcome for WoolOn Creative Fashion
An emergency meeting about Otago's WoolOn Creative Fashion Event is nothing of concern.
Blade shearing still cutting a swathe 150 years on
A shearing milestone has been marked in Waipukurau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Luxury cashmere produced here in South Otago
The NZ cashmere industry has met an impressive milestone in Otago.
Merinos, matagouri and moving on
The Munro family is moving on from the Waitaki after several decades on the land.
Sixth national title for North Canterbury alpaca
A North Canterbury-bred alpaca has claimed a sixth national title.
Italian connection links North Otago with high-fashion
Italian textile company Reda Group hosted an annual conference for its New Zealand wool.
Central Otago family recognised for excellence of their wool
The Jones family, from Matarae Station, have been recognised for the hard work in merino.
Sheep space: Is NZ wool about to blast off to Mars?
New Zealand wool may be about to go where no human has gone before: deep space.
Deal values Kiwi Tim Brown's sneaker firm at $2b
Trendy merino shoe company raises US$50m at US$1.4b valuation.
'Never been shorn' sheep heading in for a trim
The ewe from the Mapiu district is believed to have never been shorn.
Waitaki Valley woman's passion for wool leads to NZ Merino
Katrina Bishop's passion for wool has lead her to a position with New Zealand Merino.
Farm open day offers something for everyone
From legends to tasty tucker, a visit to Wimbledon this Sunday will dish it up
Spotlight on wool's future with industry in crisis
Despite concerns, fourth generation shearing contractor believes future bright
Merino wool fetching strong prices
Merino wool is fetching prices at auction not seen since the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Mid micron wool prices buoyant but coarse wool a different story
Mid micron wool prices are expected to remain near current high levels over coming months.
'Fake meat', climate change concern farmers
Region's farmers size up alternative land uses - including trees.
MPI Wool summit to seek to offer answers for future
A wool summit aims to offer innovative solutions for the future of the wool industry.
Rare South Island sheep add to exotic flock
Exotic, rare and historic sheep include 18 breeds
China demand for NZ crossbreed wool lifts
Work under way to identify new uses for crossbred wool to diversify demand and lift value.
Big pay rise for NZ wool harvesters
New rates expected to be instrumental in attracting more people into the industry.
Helicopter crash victim proud ambassador for NZ wool
Ngamatea Station owner's death after helicopter crash a "tragic loss" for wool industry.
Silly message rings true
A claim that lamb's wool has hit the $4/kg-$5/kg mark may not be as silly as it sounds.
NZ Woolsellers buy into NFX
The inaugural Natural Fibre Exchange (NFX) trading event attracted strong participation.
New team heads up Whanganui Federated Farmers
M. bovis, regulation, public perception all farming challenges
National Golden Fleece Competition coming to Tarras
133 of the best sheep, goat and alpaca fleeces in NZ will be judged in Tarras today.
Waipawa woman's Corriedale fleece snags award
A Corriedale fleece has won Waipawa's Yvonne Monk the Champion Handcraft Fleece award.
Local Focus: Visits to help encourage farming careers
Benneydale kids learn about animal genetics on the farm. Made with funding from NZ On Air.