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UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

The UK's National Sheep Association has warned a shortage of overseas shearers could increase the risk of flystrike and lower growth rates.

NEWS 9 March 2026

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

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Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

Joseph Scahill wins 2026 Golden Shears world intermediate shearing title

NEWS 6 March 2026

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

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

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

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

Simon Goss completed the remarkable feat of shearing 732 strong wool ewes and pipped the previous record holder Matt Smith by a single ewe.

NEWS 10 September 2025

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 10 September 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 10 September 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 10 September 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 10 September 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 10 September 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 10 September 2025

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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