Shearing is embedded in the hearts and minds of Australians, a skill that’s barely changed in 100 years so it’s hard to imagine another way to harvest sheep wool.
But there has been a breakthrough that could transform shearing, aimed to provide sheep farmers with another option amidst a growing shearer shortage.
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is working with university researchers to develop a new form of biological wool harvesting.
AWI Chairman Jock Laurie said it was important to provide wool producers with options during times of pressure, which is…