MOHAIR INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Below is a list of resources for farmers who are currently operating or interested in operating an Angora Goat and Mohair Fibre business.

Mohair Producers NZ

Mohair Producers NZ are here to advise you with you with guidance, advice and current industry news to help begin your journey.

Ministry for Primary Industries

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is the public service department of New Zealand charged with overseeing, managing and regulating the farming, fishing, food, animal welfare, biosecurity, and forestry sectors of New Zealand's primary industries.

Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is New Zealand’s leading independent rural advocacy organisation. The federation’s aim is to add value to the business of farming for our members and encouraging sustainability through good management practice. 

Beef and Lamb NZ

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd is the farmer-owned, industry organisation representing New Zealand's sheep and beef farmers. We invest farmer levies in programmes that grow the sheep and beef industry and provide sustainable returns now and for future generations.

Worksafe New Zealand

WorkSafe Is New Zealand’s Primary Workplace Health and Safety Regulator.

Textile Exchange

Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit that creates leaders in the preferred fibre and materials industry. They control the certification of the voluntary 'Responsible Mohair Standard,' which is a standard that addresses the welfare of goats and the land they graze on.

Farm Mohair for Profit - further resources

Angora Goat Farming In New Zealand

NZ Mohair Salesman and Mohair Industry Expert John Woodward

Benefits and Tips for Farming Angora Goats in New Zealand

Guide to Purchasing Angora Goats for Mohair Production

Goat Farm Fencing and Rural Fencing Tips for New Zealand

Processing Mohair Fibre for Products by Design Spun