The Farmers Mart Apr-May 2019 - Issue 62 | Page 43

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• APR/MAY 2019
MAXIMISING WOOL RETURNS
British Wool works on behalf of producers to maximise the returns
received for their wool, adding value through grading, and minimising
the risk of price volatility by selling wool on behalf of producers
at auctions throughout the year. British Wool is involved in all
areas of the supply chain; shearing and wool handling training,
grading, testing, auctions and marketing and promotion.
AS industry partners with
NSA, British Wool support
the NSA North Sheep
event as Mainline Spon-
sors. The British Wool exhi-
bition unit will be the hub
of latest information and
displays on wool prices, as
well as updates on British
Wool’s activity to promote
and maximise the value of
producer’s wool. You can
find British Wool staff and
representatives in the ex-
hibition unit at the event,
where you can pop in and
for a brew and discuss the
latest developments in the
wool sector.
‘ the hub of latest
information
and displays on
wool prices
’
Gareth Jones, Producer
Marketing Manager com-
ments; “NSA North Sheep
is a key event for British
Wool and producers in
the North of England, as
it offers us a platform to
communicate effective-
ly with wool producers
and shearers across the
region. We look forward to
talking to producers about
our current and upcoming
work for the 2019 sea-
son”.
Be sure to ask the team
about our New Entrants
Scheme, which has been
relaunched for the 2019
season after its success
in 2018 to help support
young farmers or those
who are new to the
industry. You can also find
out more via the website;
www.britishwool.org.uk/
new-entrants-scheme
NSA North Sheep will be
hosting the Young Farmers
Club Inter County Shearing
Task, which is organised
by British Wool’s Shearing
Manager, Richard Schof-
ield. Richard will be one
of the judges of the task,
as well as assisting with
shearing element of the
Next Generation Shepherd
Competition.
To keep up to date with
British Wool’s news, events
and competitions, make
sure you follow them on;
Facebook; facebook.com/
britishwoolfarm
Twitter; @BritishWoolFarm
Instagram; @BritishWoolFarm
‘ it offers us
a platform to
communicate
effectively
with wool
producers and
shearers across
the region
’