Sheep
There has been a solid start to the 2026 wool selling season, according to British Wool, with the first four auctions complete.
N.Ireland
International wool prices have fallen back slightly from the highs recorded at the end of June this year. though demand remains sustainable.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has highlighted the growing value and sustainability of wool and the potential in the wool market.
Ulster Wool has confirmed that farmer member returns for the 2025 clip year are set to hit their highest level in 10 years.
Better coordination of Ireland’s wool output on an all-island basis could represent a win/win scenario for Irish sheep farmers.
Ulster Wool is confirming that wool markets around the world continue to strengthen, which it says is good news for sheep farmers.
Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland have been advised that wool stored over the autumn/winter period will only decline in terms of its quality.
International wool prices continue to strengthen at a consistent rate, and there seems every...
The December 2024 agricultural census confirmed a 4% drop in Northern Ireland’s total sheep...
Wool prices are set to gather momentum over the coming months. This follows four successive full clearances at recent auctions hosted by...
The month of October has been designated to the promotion of wool in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK...
Global wool prices have increased significantly over the past three months on the back of falling supplies...
British Wool experienced “weaker demand for its product” at a recent auction, which saw 30% of the wool offered at the sale unsold.
After a considerable period of time in the doldrums, the producer wool price in Northern Ireland...
Wool prices in Northern Ireland continue to remain downbeat, according to British Wool director and Co Antrim sheep producer, Brendan Kelly.
Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland need a tailored welfare payment system, according to a...
Agri-Business
British Wool has confirmed the prices being paid to members for last year’s wool clip, with its...
British Wool CEO Andrew Hogley believes that the organisation’s wool auction system remains fit for purpose in a post-pandemic world.
