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Kōrero: Farming in the economy

Merino wool suit

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Merino wool suit

Farmers, scientists and manufacturers responded to the new commercial environment of the post-subsidy era by becoming more innovative. This is a machine-washable suit made from merino wool. The lightweight, breathable suit was made from a single thread, using a method developed by AgResearch and Australian Wool Innovation.

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New Zealand Herald

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by Sarah Ivey

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Robert Peden, Farming in the economy – A sunset industry? 1984 to the present, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/17643/merino-wool-suit (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Robert Peden, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.