Pictured: Robbie Gibson (left) and his wife Chrissy (right). Like most kids born on a farm, Robbie Gibson was helping out and mucking in from earlier than he can remember. But it wasn’t a chore - he never wanted to do anything else. And as the years went on, Robbie was able to learn everything he...

An innately human characteristic, passion is something that can’t be taught. And it just so happens that for Tara Marshall, her passion is wool, and the industry that surrounds it. Growing up on her grandfather’s 1000 hectare farm north of Taumarunui, there may be an element of not having any choice...

Despite some corrections in the market over recent weeks, positive trends continue to emerge, particularly in key demand areas. Here’s a look at the latest developments shaping the wool market. South Island Market Overview In the South Island, February’s Christchurch wool exchange produced strong...