Sustainability in the Wool Industry
Several sustainable integrity platforms have recently come into the marketplace. Most rely on wool from non-mulesed or ceased-mulesed sheep.
Nutrien Ag Solutions does not align itself with any particular platform but will assist growers with information should they wish to follow this direction for marketing their wool.
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Integrity Platforms
Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) verifies wool animal welfare and land management requirements and tracks it from farm to final product.
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New England Wool SustainaWOOL Integrity Scheme
It requires wool from non-mulesed sheep but will also accept the use of pain relief in the process. They have a strong focus on animal welfare along with accreditation of growers and auditing.
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Care Superfine Merino
Care Superfine Merino is a branded scheme aimed at sourcing Australian superfine wool for supply to Loro Piana in Italy. It targets growers producing 15 to 17 micron superfine wool from non-mulesed sheep and requires a declaration of mulesing practices. Care Superfine Merino will accept wool from properties which have ceased mulesing.
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