Displaying items by tag: wool

Tuesday, 14 November 2023 14:55

Wool-derived protein may help diabetes management

New research has provided insight into the functional potential of wool-derived protein, with an initial trial revealing it can influence how the body responds to insulin.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 09:55

Wool petition hits Parliament

South Canterbury farmer Angela Blair has delivered a petition to Parliament calling on the Government to reverse its decision to fit rural schools with synthetic carpet.

Published in General News

Thousands of students could benefit from a new initiative designed to simplify schools’ access to New Zealand wool carpets for their classrooms.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 09:55

Local carpet maker's Napier plant still offline

Wool carpet maker Bremworth's Napier plant remains offline following Cyclone Gabrielle in February, with the future of 136 workers still up in the air.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 13:37

NZ wool spun into accessories

Top quality wool from sustainably farmed New Zealand sheep is helping create luxurious everyday essentials including overnight bags, totes, and wallets.

Published in General News

Wool could be the secret to keeping premature babies safe and warm, says Little Miracles Trust chief executive Rachel Friend.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 11:55

What 'wool' be the way forward?

A question many strong wool growers have heard is why, for all its strengths and the push for wool products, is wool considered almost worthless? There is one big flaw in that question: wool isn’t almost worthless, it is an active drain on farmers’ businesses. Leo Argent looks at how the strong wool industry came to be where it is today and whether it can make a comeback.

Published in Agribusiness
Thursday, 02 February 2023 08:55

More woolly thinking or a good idea?

New Zealand strong wool could bring a bounce back into soft upholstery – and woolgrowers’ bank accounts – through a new project seeking an alternative to synthetic fillers.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 01 February 2023 12:55

Woeful wool

OPINION: This old mutt still struggles to understand the absolute disaster that strong wool has become over the past 30 years or so.

Published in The Hound
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 16:55

Woollen wall panels firing!

With Government backing, a New Zealand company has successfully developed a fire resistant, acoustic wall panel for commercial interiors made entirely from strong wool.

Published in General News
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