China is the single biggest buyer of SA wool. But while the lifting of a ban on SA wool imports is good news, local farmers still have some worries, says Sifiso Ntombela.
China is the single biggest buyer of South African wool, importing around 70% to 80% of the country’s wool every year. And while the lifting of a ban on SA wool imports is good news, local farmers still have a few things to worry about, saysThe new production and export season for wool is upon on us and there is a mixed bag of jubilation and skepticism amongst wool farmers and traders. A few concerns are still lingering.
Almost every season this time of the year, wool farmers - in particular communal farmers - worry about the availability of sheep shearers.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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Sifiso Ntombela | No sheep thrills: China lifts SA wool ban, but don't get too excited yet | Fin24China is the single biggest buyer of SA wool. But while the lifting of a ban on SA wool imports is good news, local farmers still have some worries, says Sifiso Ntombela.
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