So why isn't wool considered a significant product by the majority? Wool is one of the most versatile and historically significant materials, with its unique natural qualities allowing it to be used for anything from clothing to insulation. Sheep farmers, on the other hand, get paid so little for their wool that it seldom pays the cost of shearing. Most farmers do not appreciate their wool since the price of wool is so low, sheep flocks have become considerably larger, and processing and marketing wool is difficult. As a result, the majority of sheep are not shorn.

Where do the sheep get their wool from? Is it important to remove the wool? Does it require a special comb to shear the sheep? Knowing the answers to all these questions is very important for stockmen to maintain the health of the sheep.

While the billionaire buffs want to grow meat in factories in preparation for the exodus to Mars, the governments want to invest in renewable sources of energy. It's a universal truth that trees are important to life but there has to be a balanced production, and not a monoculture. Besides, human beings cannot survive on wood. Also, animals are natural eco-friendly organisms that have been created by nature to support specific life functions which are important to the earth as well as our society.

Did you know shearing before lambing is crucial for the welfare of the sheep? For you, it boosts flock productivity and reduces hassles for the management.

Pre-lamb shearing has become a common practice as it leaves a better layer of wool. Moreover, this helps when the weather turns unpleasantly cold.

In the age of technology, the shearing industry has come a long way. New innovations are coming under the spotlight for a sustainable future.

The ongoing research puts focus on maximising efficiency in the whole operation of shearing. Commutable, easy-to-carry and dependable tools are rolling out, and future shearers may get their hands on an automated shearing machine.

Shearing is a physically demanding job and can lead to severe back pain and fatigue. We have gone over the back pain and its remedies before, today we will focus on hamstring injury to sheep.

A hamstring injury occurs when there is a tear or cut to large muscles or tendons in the back of the thigh. If you aspired to become a shearer, you must be familiar with the injury. But how do hamstring injuries take place in the shearing industry?

The tragic accident of a young woman suffering from a severe head injury due to an overhead shaft is still burning in everyone’s memory. After pleading guilty to put other people’s lives at risk, the NSW contractor was fined more than $16,000. Unfortunately, this terrible workplace accident has not brought significant changes to the woolsheds.

Pesticides and herbicides are widely used in the agriculture and shearing industry to repel pests and control the growth of unwanted plants. But if your farm does not use and store the chemicals the right way, the welfare of sheep is at risk – of course, the workforce and the environment also suffer. 

So, today our discussion focuses on the safe use and storage of pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals used in the shearing industry to shield overall health and safety at the farm. 

With the emergence of advanced tech, e-commerce services encircle every sphere of life. The scenario does not look different if you are purchasing tools and equipment for your shearing business.

However, the reason many shearers turn away from online shopping stores is payment security.

Of course, the e-stores for shearing supplies are also aware of this concern. As a solution, they have integrated PayPal to ensure seamless transactions.

What are the things you'll need to live a happy life? It is rightly said that ‘Health is Wealth’. Good health is the primary requirement to lead a happy life as well as earn more money. We often hear about certain accidents in the shearing industry. Often shearers succumb to deadly injuries caused either by using outdated equipment or due to some faults on the part of the management.