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Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Irish shearers have excelled among the world’s elite shearers with Sean Dunne finishing second in the Golden Shears junior final.

NEWS 6 March 2026

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

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Seven recommendations in Irish wool report

Seven recommendations in Irish wool report

NEWS 4 March 2026

Final call for Irish Grown Wool Almanac entries

Final call for Irish Grown Wool Almanac entries

NEWS 14 February 2026

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

New Zealand shearer sets new nine-hour world ewe shearing record

New Zealand shearer sets new nine-hour world ewe shearing record

New Zealand shearer sets new nine-hour world ewe shearing record

NEWS 9 January 2026

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Australia’s top 10 market trends for 2025

Australia’s top 10 market trends for 2025

Australia's top 10 market trends for 2025 share some similarities with Ireland, but there are lots of differences too.

NEWS 26 August 2025

More life expected in wool markets in 2026

More life expected in wool markets in 2026

The average greasy wool sale price in the latest British Wool auction was 2% higher, at £1.21/kg (€1.38/kg), with a 100% clearance of the 1,071t on offer.

NEWS 26 August 2025

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

The event takes place in Tralee, Co Kerry, on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March and will include a conference and wool-related festivities.

SCHEMES 26 August 2025

Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

Dr Stewart Burgess from the Moredun Research Institute spoke to NI farmers during an online event organised by CAFRE and various industry groups last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2025

Prices up 14% at British Wool auction

Prices up 14% at British Wool auction

Ulster wool has reported a wool price increase of 14.2% year on year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2025

Top shearers to battle it out in shearing shed

Top shearers to battle it out in shearing shed

Shearing competitions take place on Wednesday 17 September, with shearing and wool spinning demonstrations, industry talks and a focus on health and safety on Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 September.

NEWS 26 August 2025

Threshing among attractions at traditional harvest day in Clare

Threshing among attractions at traditional harvest day in Clare

The event will be held in Bunratty Castle, Co Clare, on 7 September, celebrating rural Irish life and traditions.

NEWS 26 August 2025

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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