Sustainability and Renewable Merino Wool runs on grass The
primary inputs for wool production are water, sunshine and
fertile soils to grow grass – the primary diet of sheep. As such
merino production inherently has the potential of being fully
sustainable providing it is operated within the carrying
capacity of the ecosystem. They must operate, or be in the
process of implementing, a grazing management strategy based on
long term sustainability. The management system must embrace
holistic farming principals with the goal of developing a
resilient ecosystem that can regenerate, withstand stress and
rebuild itself when necessary. This goal should be to aim for
100% ground cover all year, with a focus on perennial grasses to
regenerate the ecology and increase biodiversity. Holistic
farming principles include: - Clear goals for the people
involved – Clear goals for the land in use – Clear goals for the
business - Clear goals for the management of livestock The
management process should involve: - Reviewing thes