"The findings suggest that the co-location of solar farming with sheep grazing is not negatively impacting wool production." ...

The New Zealand Merino Company says it will investigate claims of animal cruelty by an animal rights group - and could expel farms from its ethical wool accreditation programme.

In a summary of the investigation published on its website, Peta alleged animals sustained injuries and wounds, claimed ...

Animal rights organisation Peta has alleged sheep are being mistreated on farms in New Zealand. The non-profit has released an “expose” into New Zealand’s shearing practices, accusing farmers of ...

Everyone knows the story of Chris the Merino sheep – the world’s woolliest sheep found near Canberra, who made international ...

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 An Australian sheep that entered the ...

For centuries, merino sheep have been raised for their wool, which is renowned for its softness, making it a good choice for base layers and undergarments. But there is much more that makes merino ...

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The study is based on the results of a second round of wool testing at the Wellington solar farm, in New South Wales, which has shared its site with 1,700 merino sheep for the past three years.