Wool prices improve but still 'not at the level we would like them to be', says British Wool

Farmers with wool still on-farm have been urged to send it, with strong demand seen at British Wool auctions

Alex Black
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Wool prices improve but still 'not at the level we would like them to be', says British Wool

British Wool has reported strong demand at recent sales, with average prices increasing by nearly 25%. Whilst Jim Robertson, chair of British Wool acknowledged prices were still ‘not at the level we...

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