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Listen: new project looks at opportunities for wool

Hannah Furlong chats with some of the researchers at the agriculture and land use conference run by Teagasc.

NEWS 6 June 2026

Listen: new project looks at opportunities for wool

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Wool used in peatland restoration trial in Antrim

Wool used in peatland restoration trial in Antrim

NEWS 2 June 2026

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

NEWS 31 May 2026

My Farming Week: Áine McColgan, Culkeeny, Malin, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Áine McColgan, Culkeeny, Malin, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Áine McColgan, Culkeeny, Malin, Co Donegal

NEWS 27 May 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

NEWS 23 May 2026

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Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Opening prices for lowland wool are expected to be north of 60c/kg with white scotch wool at 30c/kg to 35c/kg and block scotch wool at 15c/kg to 20c/kg

SHEEP HANDLING 20 March 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

The event, which takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May in Mountbellew, Co Galway, also includes a wool exhibition.

SHEEP HANDLING 20 March 2026

'Shear Success' to be launched at Balmoral

'Shear Success' to be launched at Balmoral

A new book written by agricultural journalist Ian Harvey, is being launched at Balmoral Show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 March 2026

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

There has been a high level of queries in particular regarding the footbathing action and the prohibited use of copper and zinc sulphate

NEWS 20 March 2026

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

“At the moment, wool falls into the same category as carcasses, blood and other animal by-products, despite posing significantly lower risks,” the MEP said.

NEWS 20 March 2026

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

The free to attend event is running parallel to the European Wool Day 2026 conference and takes place on Saturday 28 March in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry.

NEWS 20 March 2026

Galway business determined to change perception of Irish wool

Galway business determined to change perception of Irish wool

Katarina Hruskova, who operates Woolstore – a wool washing and processing business, is aiming to increase the capacity of her mill and begin spinning wool into yarn.

NEWS 20 March 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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