POORER QUALITY WOOL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22005, 11 January 1935, Page 10

POORER QUALITY WOOL

FACTORS IN HAWKE'S BAY MENACL OF CLOVER BURR [BY TELEGRAPH —rHESS association] HASTINGS, Thursday A fair amount of wool to be offered at the second Napier wool sale, opening on Saturday, shows evidence of having been shorn wet, with the result that the colour has been affected and the tips perished. Some buyers express the opinion that clover burr is showing more in Hawke's Bay wool each year. "It is a source of much annoyance to us. Farmers may fatten their sheep on clover, but it is seriously affecting their wool," said one buyer. Another buyer said: "It is the worst thing we Have to contend with. The burr is getting worse every year in Hawke's Bay wool and is now a reill menace." According to some leading buyers the fat lamb industry is having an adverse effect on tho quality of many clips, for which they have coined the name of "fat lamb clips." "Judging from the number of clips," said one buyer, "it seems the fanners are not growing sheep for their wool, which is now becoming only a sideline and a by-pro-duct."

Commenting on classing another said: "Much nice wool has been spoiled by poor classing. It would be an advantage to farmers if they came into the store and saw their wool when it is opened up. They would" then see where a number of faults lie just as clearly, as we see them." On the other hand there are many old-established clips beautifully got up.