Taking proactive steps during difficult times

摘要

Good weather in April and May saw an early start to the 2020 shearing season in many areas. This was particularly crucial this year because the Covid-19 lockdown resulted in a lower number of overseas shearers being able to enter the UK.It has been encouraging to see how the industry worked together, using the Shearing Register and Checklist, to ensure an efficient shearing season. British Wool's network of UK depots and collection sites have been busy receiving wool from producers.Maintaining a high level of service to all producers has been vital. During this period of uncertainty, it was important that British Wool implemented several measures to ensure that it remained fully operational, including the introduction of remote bidding at auctions and a cross-functional training programme designed to ensure business continuity.