Rural Life
Dorset rural team recovers 'sheepnapped' lamb and makes arrest
Dorset Police’s rural crime team has recovered a stolen lamb that had been “sheepnapped” from a field in the area...
Sheep
Beef
Red meat is essential for a balanced diet - HCC chair
Red meat is essential as part of a balanced and healthy diet, according to the chair of Hybu Cig Cymru...
Sheep
Stirling: 3 lambs and pregnant ewe die in suspected dog attack
Three lambs and a pregnant ewe have died following a suspected dog attack in Callander, Stirling. The three lambs were...
Sheep
Dorset rural crime team recovers 2 stolen blue texel lambs
The Dorset Police rural crime team has recovered two stolen blue texel lambs in rural Bridport. A vehicle suspected to...
Sheep
Australian lambs held in anticipation of higher prices in 2024
Findings from a recent survey have shown that some Australian lamb producers retained their lambs in anticipation of higher prices...
Sheep
NSA encourages shoppers to 'enjoy British lamb' this Easter
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging shoppers to “enjoy British lamb” this Easter, as it is produced “sustainably with...
Sheep
Pedigree sire breeders urged to nominate rams
The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the...
N.Ireland
Over 85,000 NI sheep slaughtered in the ROI in 2024
Over 85,000 sheep from Northern Ireland (NI) have been slaughtered in approved Republic of Ireland (ROI) export premises in 2024....
Sheep
Texel Sheep Society to introduce routine genomic evaluations
The Texel Sheep Society is set to introduce routine genomic evaluations for its texelplus genetic improvement service. Society chief executive...
Sheep
78% of rural crime teams notice increase in dog attacks on sheep - survey
78% of rural crime teams reported an increase in dog attacks on sheep over recent years, according to a survey...
Sheep
Over 1,900 toy sheep to be hidden across Scotland for RHASS anniversary
Scottish agricultural charity, the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), will hide 1,920 toy sheep across Scotland as...
Sheep
Rotherham man banned from keeping livestock after ewe found covered in maggots
A Rotherham man has been disqualified from keeping livestock for ten years after neglecting a number sheep, including one ewe...
Sheep
Lamb prices 'soar' as supply tightens and demand increases - HCC
Deadweight lamb prices have “soared” by more than 20% in the last nine weeks as a tightening of supply to...
N.Ireland
‘Weaker demand’ in latest British Wool auction
British Wool experienced “weaker demand for its product” at a recent auction, which saw 30% of the wool offered at...
N.Ireland
Scarcity of skilled shearers poses challenge for Australian lamb
The scarcity of skilled shearers in today’s market landscape is currently posing challenges in the Australian lamb trade. According to...
Sheep
NSA Scot Sheep 2024 to feature 'extensive' trade stand area
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that its biennial Scot Sheep 2024 event will feature an “extensive” trade stand...
Agri-Business
Consumers’ interest in meat-free products is declining- AHDB
Meat and dairy products were a “hit” with consumers in January, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Red...
Sheep
Pregnant ewe put down after suspected dog attack
A farmer has appealed to people to keep their dogs on leads after a pregnant ewe had to be put...
