Wool News

The wool market has shown some stability this year, with certain types of wool reaching near three-year highs, but there's still plenty of room for improvement. Understanding the challenges the industry faced due to the limited wool scouring capacity after Cyclone Gabrielle's damage 15 months ago is...

Taihape’s new ambulance station has been many years in the making, 16 in fact, and thanks to a huge community effort, it was officially ‘open for business’ in February - finally moving on from the 1920s rented bungalow it had been operating out of up until that point. Much of the project was funded...

Adapting to climate change and the global shift towards decarbonisation is a challenge for many sectors. However, as this occurs New Zealand wool growers may have a particular opportunity, outlined at the recent IWTO global conference in Adelaide. Carbon offsetting is when an organisation seeks to...

In mid-April the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) held its 93rd annual congress in Adelaide. More than 350 delegates from 22 countries attended, representing nearly every part of the wool value chain, including growers, brokers, exporters, marketers, scours, top makers, spinners...

Steve Fussell loves wool. “I love the industry, I love the people in it, and I love the job.” For the new PGG Wrightson North Island Wool Sales Manager, that makes for plenty of good reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Steve started his career at 17 sweeping the floor at Williams and Kettle in...

Article supplied by Campaign for Wool . Photo Credit: Ross Coffey. A Hunt for the Woolderpeople has turned up trumps! New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has joined the Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) as an Ambassador, lending his name and considerable profile to educate and advocate for the super fibre...

In the latest radio interview between Rowena Duncum from The Country and Jason Everson, representing PGG Wrightson Wool, a range of topics surrounding the wool industry were discussed, shedding light on recent developments and future prospects. The conversation began on a sombre note with the...

Nathan Stratford, the multi-breeds shearing legend, added another feather to his cap as he was awarded a brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe for a year at a presentation held at PGG Wrightson in Invercargill. This event marked his third victory of the PGG Wrightson/Vetmed National Shearing Circuit, a feat...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Edwards, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Wool. Grant was a friend to many within the business and a very dedicated member of the PGG Wrightson family. His passing is a great loss for those who had the pleasure of working with him in...

In a recent interview with Rowena Duncum from The Country, Jason Everson from PGG Wrightson Wool shared insights into the current state of the wool market, along with notable industry developments. Market Resilience Everson began by discussing the recent South Island wool sale, which featured the...

A name that has been synonymous with farming for generations, PGG Wrightson Wool plays a vital role in the wool farming sector. Recently, they opened their doors to students from Lincoln University, offering them a firsthand glimpse into the intricate workings of the wool supply chain at their...

PGG Wrightson has extended its sponsorship of one of shearing’s most prestigious and demanding events. Established in 1973, the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit pits the top shearers against each other based on versatility over five separate rounds. In terms of competitive shearing...