Sheep
Wool prices set to remain strong following 20% increase
Wool prices are set to gather momentum over the coming months. This follows four successive full clearances at recent auctions...
British Wool
Sheep
Global wool prices have started to strengthen - British Wool
Global wool prices have increased significantly over the past three months on the back of falling supplies. British Wool vice...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Sheep
'Weaker demand' in latest British Wool auction
British Wool experienced “weaker demand for its product” at a recent auction, which saw 30% of the wool offered at...
N.Ireland
Kelly re-elected as NI British Wool representative
Brendan Kelly has been re-elected as Northern Ireland’s Ulster Wool representative on the board of British Wool. The Co. Antrim...
N.Ireland
British Wool to elect regional representative for NI
British Wool has confirmed that an election will be held to select Northern Ireland’s regional representative on the board of...
Sheep
20% rise in value of wool - British Wool
British Wool has announced its first sustained price recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a general rise of 20% across...
N.Ireland
Antrim sheep farmer seeks re-nomination to British Wool board
Co. Antrim sheep farmer, Brendan Kelly, has confirmed that he will be seeking re-nomination as the Ulster Wool representative on...
Sheep
Firm prices at latest British Wool auctions
British Wool has said that it saw selected demand for wool at its two most recent auctions on September 6...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Sheep
British Wool auction: Prices weaken across most wool types
The latest British Wool auction, which saw a total offering of 1.128 million kilos in 174 lots, took place on...
Sheep News
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...
Agri-Business
Wool prices pick up as 2020 selling season comes to a close
Markets for 2020 wool have started to pick up, with prices up around 38% compared to the slump experienced over...
N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers urged to 'use it or lose it' with wool board
Sheep farmers have been urged to continue to feed wool into wool depots, for fear shortages due to low prices...
N.Ireland
Kelly re-elected as Ulster Wool board member
Following a call for nominations by Ulster Wool to represent wool producers in Northern Ireland, Brendan Kelly has been returned...
Sheep
Ulster Wool collections up 13% on this time last year
Ulster Wool collections are up by around 13%Â for the season so far, compared to the same period last year. This...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Sheep
Wool prices expected to remain competitive as demand is 'set to grow'
Demand for wool is set to grow significantly over the coming years, according to recently appointed Ulster Wool chairman Brendan...
N.Ireland
Could your flock hold the Golden Fleece?
Ulster Wool has launched its 2018 ‘Golden Fleece’ competition, designed to showcase the exceptional quality of wool in the region....
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool's new rep set to take producers through turbulent times
Ulster Wool’s first representative – Brendan Kelly – hasn’t even started yet but already faces a challenging three-year term, taking...
N.Ireland
Market diversification: Are natural wool carpets the next niche?
A new approach to marketing Ulster’s wool could help turn the tables on more than 20 years of designers veering...