Farmers hope wool council establishment will 'signal a reversal of fortune' for the sector

The council will work on developing and promoting Irish wool domestically and internationally.
Farmers hope wool council establishment will 'signal a reversal of fortune' for the sector

One of the key recommendations made in a €100,000 wool feasibility study published last summer was the establishment of an independent wool council.

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023 - 16:06
Kathleen O'Sullivan

Farmers are hoping that the establishment of the all-island Irish Grown Wool Council will "signal a reversal of fortune" for the sector.

The new wool council was formed in Athlone last week.

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