Shear brilliance of UK shearers during Covid-19 October 20, 2020 Sheep British Wool has stated that it wishes to thank and congratulate UK shearers and the shearing community for their hard work and determination…
Checklist for shearers and farmers produced during Covid-19 May 9, 2020 N.Ireland An industry checklist has been produced to ensure that shearers, wool handlers and farmers work in partnership to keep everyone operating at safe…
FUW and industry groups draw up new shearing guidelines March 30, 2019 Sheep The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has collaborated with various industry organisations to produce a new set of guidelines for shearing, in order…
Reminder: Record Connacht tractor run attempt to take place this weekend May 19, 2017 Rural Life Plans are in motion to break the Connacht record for the number of participants in a tractor run in Corofin, Co. Galway, this…
New Zealander sets new sheep shearing world record July 26, 2016 Sheep A new world record in sheep shearing has been set by Matt Smith of New Zealand after he sheared 731 sheep in nine…
Sheep shearing results from Westmeath June 6, 2016 Sheep The results from the All Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships at Tullynally Castle, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. More than…
Over 2,200 sheep to be shorn at this weekend’s shearing championships June 1, 2016 Sheep Over 2,200 sheep will be shore at the National and International Sheep Shearing Championships, which will take place from June 4 to 5…
Wool trading at €1/kg but prices could fall further – Merchant May 31, 2016 Sheep Wool is generally trading at €1/kg, according to Wicklow-based wool merchant Vincent Pierce, but the outlook for the remainder of the 2016 season…
