A Blenheim farmer says: The merino flocks of New Zealand are vanishing and the country cannot afford to lose them. Most of ...

It is much finer and softer than the regular wool you may know from your childhood days. It is found on the Merino sheep in Australia and New Zealand. This breed of sheep has the softest and ...

UNCERTAINTY about the impact of American president Donald Trump’s tariffs on China and global wool demand is wracking Australia’s wool industry...Read More ...

One such is the Woolmark Company, which is an Australian non-profit that tests merino wool to ensure quality, durability, and ...

Chris the merino sheep made global headlines after being found wandering alone outside Australia's capital Canberra with masses of wool sagging from its frame in 2015. A champion shearer was ...

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC ... But he lists price as one of the barriers to merino products. Mr Lobban believes a farm-to-fashion business model is feasible ...

Easier access to an industry-wide standard that assures customers of the welfare and sustainability credentials of wool could soon be more accessible to all growers.

A COMPREHENSIVE sire evaluation trial rated as 'gold standard' has provided evidence-based data on the Dohne breed’s ...

the Smartwool Merino 150 base layer uses Merino wool – a material that's often used for outdoor apparel, being breathable yet warm, and naturally antibacterial. It's no surprise this fabric ...

and this crew neck merino sweater is the ideal entry point to the trend. From Australian brand Iris & Wool’s AW25 collection Momentum, which was inspired by the work of visionary architect ...

The key innovation is the use of Australian Merino wool as the primary material. Caon’s research led it to this 100 per cent natural and renewable fibre, which is not only biodegradable but is ...