The CountryFarmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soilAmanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.23 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryA whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural showWellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.15 Aug 12:34 AM
The CountryWool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934"It is a mistake to think that only the big stations get the big prices at the sales."10 Aug 04:59 PM
The Country'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimismAfter Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWools of NZ branding agreement with Chinese companyLeading Chinese rug and carpet company signs up with Wools of NZ.31 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryCarpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'30 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryStudents of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.12 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryWool season solid but prices still need to lift significantlySome wool types approaching three-year highs but not enough for farmers to reap rewards.07 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryPastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?"The lambing percentage and wool clip per head had fallen from 1966-67 onwards."22 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselvesThe latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.18 Jun 11:38 PM
The CountryFieldays Innovation Award winners share a common themeThe annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.18 Jun 10:55 PM
The CountryWool innovation with Jacinta Penn on The CountryPhil Duncan, Jacinta Penn, Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth,17 Jun 02:45 AM
The CountryOtago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashionGeorgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.17 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryProminent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration growsTony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns expertsA lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.29 May 09:29 PM
The CountryWool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leaveSouthern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.19 May 09:08 PM
The CountryExhibition hopes for a revival in art of woollen crafts'Unless we get young people to come on board and show an interest, these crafts will die.'13 May 03:20 AM
The Country'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
The CountrySam Neill's not sheepish about his new role'I'm very happy to be associated with, and a grower of, one of the world’s best products.'30 Apr 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a timeA woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.26 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near NapierSeventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.23 Apr 05:30 AM
The CountryCentral Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hoursNot a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.15 Apr 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
The Country'Make the most of opportunities' - Phil's passion for shearing pays dividendsPhil Morrison has been all over the world during his involvement in shearing.14 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryHow NZ's strong wool clip is set to colour the world'It’s high-value and it’s all brand-new demand.'11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryPahīatua Spin In brings creative fibre enthusiasts togetherThere's a lot more to creative fibre groups than just knitting.31 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winnerNicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.29 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
The CountryFrom woolshed to bed - two sisters spin their homeware dreamsSisters behind Foxtrot Home design throws and blankets using wool from the family farm.16 Mar 11:13 PM
The CountryMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
