Wool Processing

New Zealand opens shearing series with win over Wales

IT was redemption time for Masterton shearers David Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham who have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales in the Wools of New Zealand Shearing Series with a win in the opening match on Saturday…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, March 18, 2024

Vale Mick O’Shea, shearer and union leader

THE Australian Workers’ Union has announced the passing of one of its most respected stalwarts from the shearing industry — Michael Joseph O’Shea, affectionately known as Mick O’Shea…Read More

Sheep Central, March 12, 2024

Wool and sheep cooperation explored during India visit

AUSTRALIAN and Indian wool industry leaders and government representatives have explored ways to improve collaboration in wool classing and processing, and sheep shearing, during a visit to India last week…Read More

Sheep Central, March 6, 2024

New Zealand wins trans-Tasman test double at Golden Shears

NEW Zealand gun Nathan Stratford made his last trans-Tasman shearing test a winner to help secure a Kiwi double in the trans-Tasman events at the Masterton Golden Shears on Saturday…Read More

Sheep Central, March 4, 2024

NZ schoolgirl beats Queensland shearer in Golden Shears final

A 15 YEAR-OLD Wairoa College student claimed first bragging rights for the growing number of female shearers at the Golden Shears by winning the novice final in Masterton, New Zealand, yesterday…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, March 1, 2024

Aussies to compete among record 2024 Golden Shears entries

THE Golden Shears starting in Masterton New Zealand tomorrow (Thursday) has attracted its biggest entry in many years with about 500 shearers and wool handlers competing – more than 25 percent up on last year…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, February 28, 2024

Aussie shearers and wool handlers ready for trans-Tasman tests

AUSTRALIA’S top shearers and wool handlers are set for another fight against their New Zealand counterparts in the next round of trans-Tasman tests at the Golden Shears in Masterton next week…Read More

Sheep Central, February 26, 2024

AWEX relaunches campaign to keep our wool clips clean

A CAMPAIGN to keep Australia’s wool clip clean has been relaunched, months after Chinese processors documented continuing contamination in bales imported into the country…Read More

Sheep Central, February 19, 2024

AWI ambassadors get NZ wool handling and shearing tips

TOP young shearer and wool handlers from across Australia are currently touring New Zealand undertaking a trans-Tasman trainee exchange course and competing in competitions…Read More

Sheep Central, February 16, 2024

Bond sets new nine hour ewe shearing record of 458

NEW Zealand shearer Sacha Bond became the first person in 40 years to hold world nine hour strong wool ewe and lamb shearing records simultaneously after shearing 458 ewes last Friday…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, February 12, 2024

Oberon QuickShear victor wins $20,000 in 20.65 seconds

AUSTRALIAN-BASED New Zealand-born shearer and contractor Floyde Neil has won the world’s richest speed shear prize of A$20,000 for 20.65 seconds of skill at the Oberon QuickShear on Saturday…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, February 12, 2024

Trade policy call to develop wool processing potential

TRADE policy work was needed to develop early-stage wool processing options in Australia, Vietnam, India and Bangladesh that were identified in a federally-funded grower-initiated project…Read More

Sheep Central, February 9, 2024

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