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
British Wool experienced “weaker demand for its product” at a recent auction, which saw 30% of the wool offered at...
Sheep
Government ministers across several departments will take Irish wool products with them to various countries on St. Patrick’s Day to...
Sheep
The potential of Ireland’s wool industry was recently discussed in the Dáil where it was acknowledged that the product requires new...
Rural Life
Preparations are underway at Mountbellew Mart for the hosting of the 2024 all-Ireland and all nations sheep shearing and woolhandling...
N.Ireland
Brendan Kelly has been re-elected as Northern Ireland’s Ulster Wool representative on the board of British Wool. The Co. Antrim...
Sheep
Prices to be paid to Irish wool producers in 2024 look set to remain similar to those received for the...
Opinion
Recent weeks have seen the UK Wool Board confirm a 20% increase in the prices paid at its monthly auctions....
N.Ireland
British Wool has confirmed that an election will be held to select Northern Ireland’s regional representative on the board of...
N.Ireland
After a considerable period of time in the doldrums, the producer wool price in Northern Ireland looks set to increase...
Sheep
British Wool has announced its first sustained price recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a general rise of 20% across...
Rural Life
There was a silver lining when low wool prices led to a new hospice facility in Co. Roscommon receiving a...
N.Ireland
Co. Antrim sheep farmer, Brendan Kelly, has confirmed that he will be seeking re-nomination as the Ulster Wool representative on...
Rural Life
Farming on the Shetland Islands is undoubtedly a challenge, but for one farmer it is a challenge he has successfully...
Rural Life
The findings of a recent project in Co. Roscommon has provided solutions to how farmers can continue to farm sustainably...
Sheep News
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called for a significant increase in support for the Irish Grown...
Rural Life
By Barbara Collins A Galway-based wool business has partnered with two five-star hotels to produce bespoke, king-size wool pillows. Woolow CEO...
Sheep
Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) payment increases to Irish sheep farmers would be subject to “the agreement of the European Commission,”...
Rural Life
Ireland’s agricultural heritage and the fair days of the 19th century will be brought to life when the traditional harvest day...