Ulster Wool Renews Exclusive Training Offer for Young Farmers

Ulster Wool is once again partnering with the Young Farmers’ Club of Ulster (YFCU) to provide subsidised shearing and wool handling training for Young Farmers Club (YFC) members across Northern Ireland.

Now in its eighth consecutive year, the collaboration offers YFCU-affiliated YFC members a 50% discount on Ulster Wool machine or blade shearing and wool handling courses. The offer applies to both machine and blade shearing courses, supporting young farmers at every stage of their shearing journey.

Ulster Wool’s two-day shearing courses and one-day wool handling courses are delivered nationwide and cover the core principles of effective and efficient shearing. This approach enables attendees to refine their technique while receiving expert guidance on animal welfare, correct use of shearing equipment, and maintaining safety in the shearing shed.

The discounted training is available to absolute beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced shearers. Ulster Wool and the YFCU actively encourage Young Farmers to continue developing their skills through further training opportunities.

YFC members can access the exclusive discounted rate of £115 plus VAT for a machine or blade shearing course and £42 plus VAT for wool handling course by registering by the 30 April 2026. For non-members, the courses remain available at £230 plus VAT, offering excellent value for high-quality, small-group tuition.

Willy Jones, Regional Lead Instructor at Ulster Wool, said: “Any young farmer should take advantage of this, if you’re in the Young Farmers, you can go on as many courses as you want in one year, and the more courses you do, the better and it will improve your shearing.”.

To register your interest please contact, please see the Ulster Wool website https://www.ulsterwool.com/ulster-yfc-offer