Irish Grown Wool Council and Teagasc launch ‘Shear Success’; a new guide for sheep farmers on how to maximise their wool’s value.
The ‘Shear Success’ guide will be officially launched at the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday and will be available from the Irish Grown Wool Council display in the Sheep Shearing Tent and for download and print at irishgrownwoolcouncil.com
Produced by the Irish Grown Wool Council (IGWC) in partnership with Teagasc, the ‘Shear Success’ guide is aimed at supporting sheep farmers to maximise the value of their wool. The practical guide offers recommendations to sheep farmers on how best to prepare before, during and after shearing, in order to maximise their wool value and avoid reducing its potential value and use.
The guide emphasises best practices for maintaining fleece quality before and during shearing plus wool handling techniques to ensure that fleeces are rolled and stored correctly post-shearing to preserve their integrity and value.