Crossbred wool has been regarded as the "poor cousin" of the merino, but farmers' record high prices are thanks to an interesting fashion trend overseas.
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Farmers with grand designs open modern shearing shed in South Australia
New shearing sheds are no easy task to build, but the McGorman family's new custom shed on their property in Sanderston, 80 kilometres east of Adelaide, is worth every cent.
Royal connection drives demand for Queensland teddies and jobs for refugees
An association with the Royal Family drives demand for a famous Queensland teddy bear, and creates new job opportunities for refugees.
‘Tides of change’ as more women weave careers in the wool industry
The tides are changing in Australia's billion-dollar wool industry as more young women continue to weave their way into traditionally male-dominated careers.
Quick go the shears as woolgrowers cash in on high prices in wool market
With the wool market now riding above $20 a kilogram, growers are keen to get their wool out of the paddock and into the auction room.
China halts South African wool due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Australian woolgrowers are set to benefit from the suspension of wool exports from South Africa to China due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
Drover-turned-businessman says ‘take every opportunity’
Roger Fletcher catapulted himself to success, forming one of the country's most successful agribusinesses, which now exports grain, fibre and meat globally from its family-run headquarters in central NSW.
‘Man in the mirror’ wool chairman Wal Merriman resigns
Controversial Australian Wool Innovation chairman Wal Merriman resigns, saying he is proud of what has been achieved during his tenure.
Lobby group threatened with legal action following submission into review of performance
A director of an embattled wool body demands an immediate retraction, following a lobby group's submission to a review of her organisation's conduct.
Goat production booming with Mohair in high global demand and short supply
Goat farmers are no longer considered the poor relation of Australian woolgrowers with goat production booming and some farmers discovering goats can be more profitable than sheep.