The National Woolgrowers' Association of SA (NWGA) performs shearer training services to the wool industry on contract by Cape Wools SA, which includes the training of SA blade beginner and intermediate shearers; machine beginner and intermediate shearers, host regional shearing championships in com...

The National Woolgrowers' Association of SA (NWGA) performs shearer training services to the wool industry on contract by Cape Wools SA, which includes the training of SA blade beginner and intermediate shearers; machine beginner and intermediate shearers, host regional shearing championships in com...

Wolboer / Wool Farmer spoke to Dallas Bradfield, winner of the 2018 Best Classed Clip competition, on what it takes to become the best.   The most crucial factor for Bradfield is to assemble a well-trained and supervised staff and shearing team who understand the importance of lo...

Sedert die vroeë 2000's het wol begin wegbeweeg van die kommoditeitsmark en in 'n spesialiteitsmark gevestig begin raak.  Die gevolg hiervan is dat die eindverbruiker al meer vrae vra oor die produksieprosesse van wol.  Die eindverbruiker het, wêreldwyd en in byna alle bedrywe, 'n verbru...

Looking at the properties that make wool special 

South Africa is one of the major producers of wool in the world, with more than 90% of the country's wool clip exported in raw form.  Much of the clip is either Merino or from Merinos that have been crossed with other breeds to include qualities for meat production.  Although primary produ...