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‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?

Modern Farmer

Much of the wool was saturated with organic matter such as manure, straw and leaves. For many sheep farms, wool is not a viable income stream. This could possibly amount to less nutrient pollution in the waterways in comparison to synthetic fertilizers. It’s not really waste, she explains—just wool that needs a purpose.