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There are 66 growers/shareholders in WoolConnect
Ltd.
WoolConnect growers, along with their families and
employees, and in partnership with their sheep and the landscape in which they
farm, are dedicated to the art of growing top quality Merino wool.
Along with selecting and breeding just the right
Merino sheep for the job, there is also considerable experience and skill
required in looking after these sheep to get the best result. Making sure that they have the correct
nutrition and health in all seasons is an essential task for our
growers. In most seasons this is
easily done as Merino sheep thrive on the natural pastures that abound in
this region. However, in more
challenging seasons our growers may supplement their diet with additional
foods like grains or hay if they see that there is inadequate nutrition in
the pastures alone. Merino sheep
thrive on these foods as well and continue to grow their Merino wool
everyday.
WoolConnect growers understand that careful
harvesting and classing of the wool at shearing time is a key element to
producing top quality wool. Keeping
wools of similar lengths, strengths and micron together is a critical
requirement that ensures evenness and consistency when wools are selected
to make up a yarn for any particular specifications.
WoolConnect growers are passionate about producing
a natural fibre that is renewable, sustainable and perfect to wear. It is exciting to know that in these
times of environmental enlightenment and consciousness, that we are
producing a fibre that fits with this modern world. Our Merino sheep quite simply turn grass
into the soft, white natural fibre we call fine Merino wool.
WoolConnect growers are experienced and dedicated
to their sheep and the landscape in which they produce nature’s perfect
fibre.