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New project to examine Irish wool and scouring
James Hanly
The three-year project, Regenerative Value Systems for Irish Grown Wool in Ireland (REVEIRE), has received €657,403 in funding and will begin its research from 31 March 2025.
5 March 2025 Features
Weaving a legacy at thriving Tipp business
John Hanly is a heritage brand that prides itself on sustainable production since 1893, writes Rosalind Skillen.
20 February 2025 News
Agricultural research projects among those to receive EPA funding
Four of the agricultural projects are co-funded by the Department of Agriculture.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
12 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Ireland to host European Sheep Shearing Championships in Mountbellew
The event takes place on the June bank holiday weekend on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June in the grounds of Mountbellew Co-operative Livestock Mart.
8 February 2025 News
Sheep farmers hoping bumper prices will continue in 2025
James Hanly spoke to sheep farmers at Cahir Mart, Co Tipperary about their outlook for the sector going into 2025.
25 December 2024 News
Galway Sheep farmers getting €2.50/kg for wool
“Irish wool has an international reputation and farmers aren’t getting anything for it," one of the founders of the Galway Wool Co-op has said.
25 December 2024 News
British Wool sales finish year on relatively positive note
While bidding was described as not as competitive as recent sales the final sale of 2024 still recorded a 92% clearance with prices strengthening marginally by 0.5%.
14 December 2024 News
Future of family farm commission pledged in Sinn Féin manifesto
With the general election around the corner, Sinn Féin says it is committed to ensuring farm incomes are secure.
20 November 2024 News
Finding new products for overlooked wool
Sustainable Rope Ltd makes natural fibre rope, braid and fabric from UK wool. Peter McCann reports
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland