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An Australian solar farm has shared its rows with 1,700 merino sheep for three years, and the farmer says the fleece tests on wool growth, weight and micron came back better than his open paddocks.. (scienceblog.com)
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[–] 19 points 1 day ago

I'd guess that having access to plentiful shade and shelter from rain, year round, makes life a little bit less stressful for the sheep

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    [–] 17 points 1 day ago

    Do sheep dream of electric humans?

    Apparently, yes.

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    [–] 15 points 1 day ago

    Not being in the sun or poor weather all day probably leaves more resources/energy for the body to use on the wool.

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