Staple length in 17 micron

Wool

Last week Mecardo looked at staple strength and its effect on price for 17 micron fleece. In processing terms the closely related wool characteristics to staple strength is staple length, its “pigeon pair” if you like. With this in mind this article takes a look at the effect of length on the price of 17 […]

Merino wether lambs good for sellers and buyers

Merino lambs

Soaking spring rain has moved from the outlook to the forecast this week, and with the weather warming up, feed is going to be abundant. It’s that time of year when NSW Merino wether lambs start to hit the market, and it’s that time to look at how the trade is shaping up this year. […]