Celebrating Wool Month 2024

October marks Wool Month, an opportunity to celebrate the natural benefits of a unique fibre which is renewable, biodegradable and sustainable

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Celebrating Wool Month 2024

British Wool reports strengthened market

WOOL prices have reached their highest level for four years, although prices still need ‘to rise further', according to British Wool. 

 

Hollywood actor Damian Lewis drives sheep over Thames to highlight history of wool

Golden globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Damian Lewis has driven sheep over the River Thames in London as part of a traditional sheep drive dating back hundreds of years.

 

FG180: King Charles focuses on greater value of British sheep and wool

The story of wool is one which is woven into the rich tapestry of this country's history. The Campaign for Wool, initiated by King Charles when he was Prince of Wales, aims to educate consumers throughout the Commonwealth about the benefits of wool.

 

Traceability and sustainability in focus for British Wool

Looking back to May, British Wool highlighted the high-quality, traceability and variety of wool which it said was the unique selling point which made the product stand out.

 

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: The survival of British wool - 'Consumers and retailers need to understand the value of wool as a global commodity'

On The Farmers Guardian Podcast, business and news reporter Chris Brayford discusses the value of the wool sector with British Wool chief executive Andrew Hogley. 

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