British Wool has launched a competition, called Golden Fleece, designed to showcase the exceptional quality of British wool. Farmers registered with British Wool can enter the competition via British Wool’s network of eleven grading depots. All producers marketing their wool through British Wool are invited to enter. The objective is to highlight the difference that fleece presentation can make in terms of increasing the value of producers’ wool. Qualifying fleece competitions will also be held at 18 agricultural shows across the UK during 2019. Judging for the 2019 Golden Fleece competition will take place across two stages with the eight finalists invited to a presentation ceremony in December.

British Wool collects, grades, sells and promotes wool produced in Britain to international wool textile industry for use in flooring, furnishings and apparel. It is owned by 40,000 sheep farmers in the UK.

This is an important competition for both British Wool and its producers with entries being received the length and breadth of the country. Producers in England are being encouraged to enter their fleeces and showcase the exceptional high quality of British wool. To take home the title of British Wool National Golden Fleece Champion really is the ultimate accolade of superb quality wool for wool producers across the UK.