PHOTO: SRL ARCHIVESSouthern Rural Life reporter Yvonne O’Hara looks at issues affecting the shearing sector,particularly training and crossbred wool returns. Robbing Peter to pay Paul does not make financial sense when shearing crossbred sheep. There was little demand for crossbred wool at present, especially as many overseas markets had shut down because of Covid-19. "However, we are still seeing acceptable standards of preparation as part of best practice for crossbred wool, as opposed to excellent standards. "I would hate to be a farmer right now, trying to make sense of crossbred wool.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 28, 2020 16:30 UTC