Sheep
NSA Scotland invites farmers to British Wool tour
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is inviting Scottish sheep farmers and crofters to join a tour of British Wool’s Selkirk...
Sheep
Rural Life
NSA reminds farmers to look out for each other this month
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging the farming community to look out for their farming peers this January, as...
Sheep
Case of bluetongue in sheep brings total cases in England to 52
A case of bluetongue confirmed in a sheep has brought the total number of cases in England to 52 on...
Sheep
NSA appoints Devon sheep farmer as new chair
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has appointed Devon sheep farmer Peter Delbridge as its new chair. Delbridge was elected at...
Sheep
Farmer found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals
A Gloucestershire farmer has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a ram, failing in his duty of care to...
Sheep
British Wool extends shearing training offers to young farmers
British Wool has extended its shearing training offers for young farmers as part of its collaboration with the National Federation...
Sheep
20% rise in value of wool – British Wool
British Wool has announced its first sustained price recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a general rise of 20% across...
Pig/Poultry
Cornwall farmer receives suspended sentence for animal welfare offences
A farmer from North Cornwall has been given a suspended prison sentence after he admitted to a string of animal...
Sheep
AHDB event to discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing
An event hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing. The...
Agri-Business
Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year to be crowned next month
Welsh butchers are preparing to compete at the Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year final next month at the Welsh...
N.Ireland
Festive Crackers sale at Ballymena Mart saw top price of 5000gns
The popular Festive Crackers in-lamb Texel female sale took place earlier this week (Tuesday, December 19), and saw a top...
Rural Life
Christmas 2023: Dog owners urged to prevent livestock worrying
Cheshire Police rural crime team is urging dog owners to make sure they have control over their dogs when they...
Sheep
Sheep vet receives 2023 NSA George Hedley Memorial Award
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced sheep vet Fiona Lovatt as the recipient of its 2023 George Hedley Memorial...
N.Ireland
Texel Festive Crackers in-lamb sale returns to Ballymena
Ballymena Mart is the place to be on Tuesday, December 19 for the popular Festive Crackers in-lamb Texel sale. With...
Agri Politics
AHDB secures industry support to increase levy of all 4 sectors
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has secured the support of its industry stakeholders to increase the levy in...
N.Ireland
‘Worrying’ number of sheep theft reports in Co. Antrim – PSNI
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information following a “worrying” third report of stolen sheep in...
Other
AHDB announces January launch date for 'Let's Eat Balanced' campaign
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has today (Monday, December 11) announced a January launch for its new ‘Let’s...
Sheep
2024 Llandovery Sheep Festival to be 'bigger and better'
Organisers of the Llandovery Sheep Festival have said that next year’s will be “bigger and better” than the 2023 event....
