New Zealanders often hear about farmers being the backbone of the country, but do we really know what makes the primary ...

Most farmers sell their fleeces through British Wool, but some say the price paid means it is simply not a viable option Farmers have vowed to continue burning sheep fleeces in protest over ...

Veterinarian and live export consultant Dr Tony Brightling presents his view of the future of Australia's live export sheep trade ..Read More ...

CURIOUS CAT:Hello, children. Where have you been? GIRL #1:Hello, Curious Cat. We've just came back from playtime. CURIOUS CAT:Oh, you must be very cold out there if you have those woolly scarves on.

However, we did want to know which would win a merino wool vs alpaca fleece face-off that compared their breathability ... It comes from the fleece of merino sheep, a group of breeds originating in ...

TUNBRIDGE, Vt. (WCAX) - Fiber aficionados are waiting with bated breath for the return of the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival this weekend in Tunbridge. This year’s theme is camelids ...

Renewables developer Lightsource bp says a study of the quality of wool produced by sheep grazing among the panels at its 174 MW Wellington Solar Farm in New South Wales, Australia, highlights the ...

Its principal, Derek Daniell, said after a decade of selling about 2600 rams a year, the financial pinch was really hitting ...

Promoting his message of ‘Shaun Loves Wool’, this worldwide recognised, loveable sheep brings together the core values of the ...

Photo shows A herd of sheep in a dry paddock ... and they're hands off from government," Ms Collins said. Details of Mr McCullough's payout come as almost 45,000 wool growers around Australia ...

we love all things sheep—which is why we impatiently wait for the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival to roll around annually. This year, the 44th installment of the fun event is taking place ...

The 44th annual New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, which draws craft enthusiasts and livestock producers alike, takes place Oct. 17-20 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck ...