Ulster Wool has renewed its partnership with the Young Farmers’ Club of Ulster (YFCU) to offer subsidised shearing and wool-handling training to members across Northern Ireland.

Now in its eighth year, the scheme provides a 50% discount on machine or blade shearing and wool-handling courses, supporting members at all skill levels.

Ulster Wool delivers two-day shearing and one-day wool-handling courses nationwide, focusing on technique, animal welfare and equipment safety.

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The reduced rates are available to those who register before 30 April 2026.

Meanwhile, the National Sheep Association has criticised the Home Office decision to deny overseas sheep shearers entry to the UK without a work visa.