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Gwion Evans - A summer of competing: 9 October 2024 Sheep farmer, shearer, and British Wool Ambassador Gwion Evans farms with his father and brother on a traditional hill farm in Bylchau, North Wales. They run a beef and sheep system with a herd of continental crosses mainly British Blue Cross dairy cows and rear 50 calves on an automatic feeding system. The sheep are split between 1,000 crossbred ewes and 400 pure Welsh Mountain ewes. Read
Wool Month: Amplifying the Wool Message 1 October 2024 This week marks the start of Wool Month 2024. With more activity than ever before, it is hoped the events will help to amplify the wool message to consumers and drive new demand for British wool. Read
Wool Sales Update from Andrew Hogley - CEO 26 September 2024 I am pleased to share some positive news regarding the wool market. Since the start of July, we have seen significantly better demand in our auctions and this has helped sale prices for your wool to reach their highest levels for four years. Read
Drop-Off Point Profile: Meet Paul Chuter 24 September 2024 Many farmers might have crossed paths with Paul Chuter at the Cockermouth Depot during drop-offs, but we know it’s often a whirlwind of activity and there’s little time for a chat.
At British Wool, we want to help you get to know Paul better. We recently sat down with him for a short interview.. Read
Wool prices show encouraging growth 23 September 2024 British Wool has confirmed a strengthened market for wool with prices at their highest levels for four years.
Since the start of the season, British Wool’s auction prices have increased by 20% which equates to an average improvement of 17p per kilo. This equates to approximately 40p per fleece. Read
Shaun the Sheep loves wool 11 September 2024 Shaun the Sheep returns as ‘ambaaa-ssador’ for British Wool and The Campaign for Wool as part of a collaborative promotional campaign to help educate and promote wool flooring as sustainable and good for the planet. Read