Displaying items by tag: sheep
Wool sector remains in limbo
The wool industry is in limbo waiting to see what the world outlook is like “once countries start resuming normality of some description”.
Hopes for less restrictions
The wool industry hopes for some lifting of COVID-19 restrictions limiting shearing and crutching to animal welfare reasons only.
High risk for parasites and fly strike
Extreme weather conditions are increasing the twin risks of internal parasites and fly strike on sheep.
Sheep and beef GHGs overstated
New research indicates NZ’s sheep and beef greenhouse gas emissions have been overstated.
Wool fashion event goes online
The WoolOn Creative and Fashion Society is changing tack for its 2020 event in August in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Shearing not cut out
Shearing has been deemed an essential service, but people must come first, says Mike Barrowcliffe, NZ Shearing Contractors Association president.
Aussie flock hits 116 year low
Prolonged dry conditions in rural Australia are taking a toll on its national sheep flock.
Wool auctions back in action
Wool trading on both sides of the Tasman is back up and running after a cyberattack on industry software provider Talman.
No magic bullet to fly control
There is no “one-size fits all” approach when it comes to effective prevention and treatment of flystrike.
The wool industry is still facing challenges
The wool industry continues to face challenges with depressed wool prices for a third year in a row, says Primary Wool Cooperative chair Janette Osborne.
