Hill country farmers invest in self-shedding sheep to reduce costs

RNZNZ HeraldWednesday 29 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Some New Zealand hill country sheep farmers are breeding Wiltshire and Nudies sheep to eliminate shearing costs. This economic decision comes as strong wool prices rise due to a lower exchange rate and renewed interest in wool for home interiors.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 29 Jan 2025, 5:36am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    'Nudies' help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Wool less favoured for meat for some: Hill country NZ farmers invest in self-shedding sheep (opens in new tab)