Farmers see 70 per cent rise as British Wool boosts 2025 clip returns

Farmers see 70 per cent rise as British Wool boosts 2025 clip returns

British Wool has announced record member returns for 2025, with average payments rising 70 per cent to 68p per kilo—the highest level in a decade.

Ulster Wool sees prices reach highest level in a decade

Ulster Wool has confirmed that farmer member returns for the 2025 clip year are set to hit their highest level in 10 years. The organisation said that average returns per kilogram are 70% higher than last year, with prices increasing across all wool types. The average payment for the 2025 clip year stands at 68p/kg, compared with 40p/kg a year ago. Cheviot wool is returning 85p/kg, with many core grades of Mule, Texel, Romney, Hill and Cheviot C…