Wool cheques expected to take a hit as market closure sees massive oversupply

Closure of the global wool market due to Covid-19 could significantly impact the fortunes of Britain’s wool board and see farmers receive lower prices for their fleeces, it has emerged.  

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Wool cheques expected to take a hit as market closure sees massive oversupply

Closure of the global wool market due to Covid-19 could significantly impact the finances of Britain's leading wool board and see farmers receive lower prices for their fleeces, it has emerged. The...

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