This manual contains guidelines for demonstrations of the preparation and handling of machine- and blade shearers.   Hygiene in the shearing shed and wool contamination, especially during the time of shearing, are both important aspects and therefore prescriptions and guidelines conce...

Good shearer training is essential to any wool industry.  A partnership by the National Woolgrowers' Association (NWGA), the Agricultural Sector Education Training Authority (AgriSETA), and the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank), is ensuring that the shearer trai...

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...