British Wool

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Sue Andrews, farmer and author, recounts the rich history of Britain’s wool industry

With around 30,000 sheep farmers working together through British Wool, the strength of collective selling continues to play a central role in securing improved returns for wool

The association has encouraged farmers to bridge the gap between farm and fork/fabric by engaging with pupils to help develop a better understanding of farming and the countryside

In this week's Farmers Guardian podcast reporter Mia Willemsen is joined by guest Harriet Fletcher-Gilhuys, textiles researcher at Fashion Roundtable, who discusses the Great British Wool Revival and its support for the farm-to-fabric journey

British Wool said prices were at the highest levels in a decade

Over 20 courses suitable for all levels will be available for farmers in Wales

Farmers have gained another small victory after the Government announced a U-turn on overseas visas for sheep shearers

75 highly skilled sheep shearers have been stopped from entering the UK which would have helped prevent heat stroke and disease during the warm months, says MP

Rhayader farmer Gethin Lewis writes on his passion for sheep shearing, winning numerous accolades over the years, and why asking for help is an invaluable lesson in farming and in life

With Matt Smith's Kiwi twang, Romneys in the fields and a world shearing record, Trefranck Farm is like Cornwall's own piece of New Zealand