N.Ireland
Positive response to Ulster Wool prices
Ulster Wool, a farmer-owned cooperative, has been hailed as an example of collective marketing and praised for its success in...
wool
N.Ireland
British Wool achieves 88% clearance with prices similar to recent sales
British Wool, earlier this month (July 5), saw the last significant offering of old season wool alongside the first offering...
N.Ireland
New test gives hope that sheep scab can be eradicated
A new blood test is giving hope that sheep scab can be eradicated in the UK and Ireland. But it...
N.Ireland
New campaign to drive down sheep scab infestations
A new – and concerted initiative – has been launched to drive down sheep scab infestation levels across the UK....
N.Ireland
Wicklow group visits EasyCare sheep operation in Co. Antrim
Members of the East Wicklow EasyCare (EWE) sheep group recently visited the Co. Antrim flock of Campbell Tweed. His Ballygally...
N.Ireland
British Wool reaffirms stakeholder commitment to auction
British Wool CEO Andrew Hogley believes that the organisation’s wool auction system remains fit for purpose in a post-pandemic world....
N.Ireland
Wool prices on the rebound with further potential growth – Ulster Wool
Wool prices have strengthened considerably since the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic measures in countries around the world. However, British...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool to pay £8.4m for 2021 clip
Ulster Wool will be making payments worth £8.4 million to its members for the 2021 clip, representing an overall average...
N.Ireland
Six Nations Sheep Shearing Championship returns to Balmoral
The Six Nations Blade Sheep Shearing Championship will return to this year's Balmoral Show, which take place from May 11-14,...
Agri-Business
European Wool Day to take place tomorrow
The second European Wool Day will be celebrated at the Museo del Traje in Madrid, Spain this weekend (Saturday, April...
N.Ireland
Wool sales up and increased prices warmly welcomed
Ulster Wool has confirmed that market prices across all fleece types have increased by 40% since the beginning of the...
N.Ireland
Irish wool sector deserves a Covid-19 support package
Sheep producers in Northern Ireland have until August 12, to apply for the Covid-19 wool sector support measures, confirmed by...
Rural Life
First ‘European Wool Day’ to be held this Friday
The European Wool Exchange Foundation (EWE) is holding its first European Wool Day this Friday (April 9) virtually. The aim...
N.Ireland
Aid package for wool discussed in Northern Ireland
Representatives from the farmers’ cooperative Ulster Wool, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and the National Sheep Association (NSA) have met...
Sheep
NFU Cymru shows support for Welsh wool products
NFU Cymru is supporting the Welsh wool industry and raising money for charity by launching a new “She Who Dares…...
Sheep
FUW calls on consumers and industry to make wool 'first choice'
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling on consumers; politicians; and the construction, craft and fashion industries to support...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru calls for Housing Minister to encourage use of wool in construction
NFU Cymru has written to the Welsh Government calling for the introduction of new measures to increase the use of...
Rural Life
Fashion giant makes swift ‘ewe’-turn on wool ban
Fashion retailer Boohoo has revised its decision to ban using wool in its clothing on ethical grounds following backlash to...
