A pair of shears, a couple of sheep, and a steady hand are what it takes to place seventh in the world championships of sheep shearing, and Doug Rathke did just that. This is nothing new to ...

Shear Genius!, an interactive exhibition based on the popular film and television characters, is now open in the Gallery by ...

A CLOGHER sheep farmer and member of Seskinore YFC, Allister Crawford, has spoken of the opportunities available in the world ...

Digger Balme in action shearing a sheep. Photo/Supplied. The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday at the Point Ale House in Whakamārama, marking the event’s 24th year.

Siri Swanson of Yankee Rock Farm in Vermont will be visiting the Island again, to shear Slough Farm’s Tunis flock. The public is invited to stop by and learn all about shearing and wool processing.

SHEEP shearing is becoming more of a problem because of the shortage of experienced shearers in many areas. An alternative and easier procedure for removing wool would be useful to the sheep ...