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Teagasc and wool council produce videos on shearing best practice
The Irish Grown Wool Council (IGWC) and Teagasc have jointly filmed two short videos to provide “tips and techniques” for...
Irish Grown Wool Council
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TD finds it 'extraordinary that wool is classified as a waste product'
Independent TD for Galway West Catherine Connolly has told the Dáil that she finds it “extraordinary that wool is classified as...
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Irish Grown Wool Council rejects criticism of St. Patrick's Day gifts
The Irish Grown Wool Council’s (IGWC) has rejected criticism from the Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture over the government’s decision...
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Hackett: 'The world is our oyster when it comes to wool'
The potential of Ireland’s wool industry was recently discussed in the Dáil where it was acknowledged that the product requires new...
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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...
Sheep News
Call for more support for wool industry including synthetic levy
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called for a significant increase in support for the Irish Grown...
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...
Agri-Business
New research and innovation hub to support wool council
A new research and innovation hub has been created to provide technical expertise to the recently formed all-island Irish Grown...