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Celebrating 75 years of British Wool: "I believe demand for natural fibres is on the rise"

British Wool has always sought to support farmers and this year is celebrating its 75th anniversary

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Celebrating 75 years of British Wool: "I believe demand for natural fibres is on the rise"

Since its formation in 1950, the British Wool Marketing Board, now known as British Wool, has sought to maximise the value of wool for the UK's sheep farmers. Set up after World War II, it was established...

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