The CountryBlade shearing still cutting a swathe 150 years onA shearing milestone has been marked in Waipukurau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 07:15 PM
The CountryLuxury cashmere produced here in South OtagoThe NZ cashmere industry has met an impressive milestone in Otago.11 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryMerinos, matagouri and moving onThe Munro family is moving on from the Waitaki after several decades on the land.04 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySixth national title for North Canterbury alpacaA North Canterbury-bred alpaca has claimed a sixth national title.30 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryItalian connection links North Otago with high-fashionItalian textile company Reda Group hosted an annual conference for its New Zealand wool.29 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago family recognised for excellence of their woolThe Jones family, from Matarae Station, have been recognised for the hard work in merino.29 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountrySheep 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.23 Oct 06:00 AM
The CountryDeal values Kiwi Tim Brown's sneaker firm at $2bTrendy merino shoe company raises US$50m at US$1.4b valuation.11 Oct 09:04 PM
The Country'Never been shorn' sheep heading in for a trimThe ewe from the Mapiu district is believed to have never been shorn.08 Oct 06:10 AM
The CountryWaitaki Valley woman's passion for wool leads to NZ MerinoKatrina Bishop's passion for wool has lead her to a position with New Zealand Merino.07 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryFarm open day offers something for everyoneFrom legends to tasty tucker, a visit to Wimbledon this Sunday will dish it up02 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountrySpotlight on wool's future with industry in crisisDespite concerns, fourth generation shearing contractor believes future bright09 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryMerino wool fetching strong pricesMerino wool is fetching prices at auction not seen since the late 1980s and early 1990s.03 Sep 12:31 AM
The CountryMid micron wool prices buoyant but coarse wool a different storyMid micron wool prices are expected to remain near current high levels over coming months.13 Aug 11:00 PM
The Country'Fake meat', climate change concern farmersRegion's farmers size up alternative land uses - including trees.11 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryMPI Wool summit to seek to offer answers for futureA wool summit aims to offer innovative solutions for the future of the wool industry.16 Jul 05:30 AM
The CountryRare South Island sheep add to exotic flockExotic, rare and historic sheep include 18 breeds12 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryChina demand for NZ crossbreed wool liftsWork under way to identify new uses for crossbred wool to diversify demand and lift value.24 Jun 08:30 PM
The CountryBig pay rise for NZ wool harvestersNew rates expected to be instrumental in attracting more people into the industry.19 Jun 10:30 PM
The CountryHelicopter crash victim proud ambassador for NZ woolNgamatea Station owner's death after helicopter crash a "tragic loss" for wool industry.15 Jun 05:44 AM
The CountrySilly message rings trueA claim that lamb's wool has hit the $4/kg-$5/kg mark may not be as silly as it sounds.13 Jun 09:00 PM
The CountryNZ Woolsellers buy into NFXThe inaugural Natural Fibre Exchange (NFX) trading event attracted strong participation.04 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryNew team heads up Whanganui Federated FarmersM. bovis, regulation, public perception all farming challenges01 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryNational Golden Fleece Competition coming to Tarras133 of the best sheep, goat and alpaca fleeces in NZ will be judged in Tarras today.29 May 08:30 PM
The CountryWaipawa woman's Corriedale fleece snags awardA Corriedale fleece has won Waipawa's Yvonne Monk the Champion Handcraft Fleece award.07 May 08:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Visits to help encourage farming careersBenneydale kids learn about animal genetics on the farm. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 04:45 AM
The CountryAlexandra woolhandler determined to succeed in fieldAn Alexandra woman won the open woolhandling title at the Royal Easter Show in Auckland.04 Apr 02:18 AM
The CountryKiwi wool shoes taking world by stormSustainable, comfortable and Kiwi - Allbirds makes its millionth pair of woollen shoes.17 Mar 11:35 PM
BDBDThe CountryMillennials driving demand for woolHead of Italian textile mill Successori Reda has been in NZ to look at high-quality wool.12 Mar 02:22 AM
The CountryCompetitor critical after medical event at Golden ShearsMan taken to hospital after collapsing at Golden Shears event.02 Mar 11:08 AM
The CountryYoung Taihape shearer has eye on big prizeTaihape 14-year-old hopes to win junior section of Golden Shears28 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryThe black sheep of the family are hereWhanganui vet forms syndicate to launch black-faced sheep breeding11 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryFarmers in for extra cashFarm returns align to lift the bar for grassed up farmers.08 Feb 02:00 AM
