N.Ireland
Sheep numbers fall while wool markets strengthen
The December 2024 agricultural census confirmed a 4% drop in Northern Ireland’s total sheep numbers, year-on-year. The equivalent figure for...
Wool Prices
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...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
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N.Ireland
October has been dedicated to the promotion of wool
The month of October has been designated to the promotion of wool in Northern Ireland and the rest of the...
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...
Sheep
What price/kg is wool making this year?
While farmers across the country may have found a buyer for their wool, others may still be determining what 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...
Sheep
How are wool prices standing for Irish producers?
Prices to be paid to Irish wool producers in 2024 look set to remain similar to those received for the...
Opinion
Opinion: Irish merchants must reflect value of wool back to farmers
Recent weeks have seen the UK Wool Board confirm a 20% increase in the prices paid at its monthly auctions....
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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...
N.Ireland
Wool price boost to exceed 10% in Northern Ireland
After a considerable period of time in the doldrums, the producer wool price in Northern Ireland looks set to increase...
N.Ireland
NI wool prices remain downbeat - British Wool director
Wool prices in Northern Ireland continue to remain downbeat, according to British Wool director and Co. Antrim sheep producer, Brendan...
N.Ireland
NI sheep sector needs urgent support - Ulster Wool
Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland need a tailored welfare payment system, according to a farmer-director of the co-op, Ulster Wool....
Sheep
ICSA welcomes official launch of Irish Grown Wool Council
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has strongly welcomed the official formation of the all-island Irish Grown Wool...
Sheep
Establishment of wool council welcomed by INHFA
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has welcomed the establishment of an all island Wool Council following a...
Sheep
Minister 'clearly not listening' to farm orgs on sheep crisis
Those advising the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue on the challenges facing the sheep sector are...
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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
Calls for 'immediate' shearing supports for sheep farmers
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Minister of State Pippa Hackett have been called on to support...
Sheep News
ICSA: Wool has been undervalued for far too long
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has welcomed today’s (Friday, July 1) publication of the long-awaited wool feasibility...
Sheep News
Wool feasibility report recommends new industry-led council
The wool feasibility report has recommended the establishment of an industry-led all-island council to champion the Irish-grown wool brand. The...
Sheep News
'Sheep sector losing €10.8m in value of wool compared to 1988' - Comiskey
The sheep sector is losing €10.8 million annually with regard to the value of wool compared to back in 1988....