Nearly 150 YFC members across England and Wales have benefited from British Wool shearing courses this year thanks to a discounted scheme.
The discount supports NFYFC’s Sheep Shearing competition, where all competitors are required to hold at least a Blue Seal qualification to take part.
The final of the competition is held at the Great Yorkshire Show in July and this year Sam Smeaton from Yorkshire won the competition, with Osain Lewis from Montgomery coming in second and third place going to Nicholas Uglow from Cornwall A.
Competitors are tasked with shearing four sheep in the heats, followed by four in the semi-finals and between five to eight in the final round.
NFYFC Chair of Council James Nixey said:
“More than 700 YFC members have benefited from The British Wool discount over the last seven years and developed their sheep shearing and wool handling skills. NFYFC is proud to be working with British Wool and helping to improve shearing standards.
“YFC members are now able to continue improving their skills as this British Wool offer covers all shearing training, regardless of their experience in the industry.”
Emma Jaggers from British Wool said:
“British Wool supports the Young Farmers' Clubs by offering a 50% discount on shearing courses to encourage and invest in the next generation of British sheep farmers and shearers.”
