COVID shearing shortage prompts new growth in industry

Victoria Nugent
Updated June 22 2021 - 4:08pm, first published 3:00pm
TRAINING GROWTH: Wool classer trainer Paddy McCarthy sharing tricks of the trade at a SCAA Shearer Woolhandler Training course.
TRAINING GROWTH: Wool classer trainer Paddy McCarthy sharing tricks of the trade at a SCAA Shearer Woolhandler Training course.

Australia's wool industry has had a boost of new talent thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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