Belly wool from sheep is often considered waste due to its lower quality compared to fleece from other parts of the sheep. This wool is shorter, more heavily soiled, and contains a higher amount of contaminants-much of which goes unused or is discarded.
This grant from MALT will support the investment of a wool pelletizer, allowing this ranch to turn dirty, unmarketable waste-wool into a soil amendment easy to broadcast across pastures.
Wool has a generous amount of nitrogen and carbon, supporting grass growth and the soil’s ability to retain water. This innovative technology could have a tremendous impact on the larger community’s efforts to restore native grasses and increase carbon sequestration, both crucial for biodiversity conservation.
Learn more: malt.org/stewa...
25 окт 2024
