Agri-Business
AgriSearch webinars to help farmers after ‘particularly challenging’ summer
AgriSearch will host two webinars for Northern Ireland’s ruminant livestock farmers with the aim of helping them mitigate challenges they...
Sheep
Sheep
First UK sheep embryos shipped to the US
The first UK sheep embryos have been shipped to the US, the Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said. The...
Sheep
Diversification: UK farm makes Europe’s first sheep’s milk vodka
When searching for a way to diversify their farm, Tim and Tan Spittle found a unique, and seemingly untouched avenue...
Agri-Business
Young sheep farmers to access 'top-class genetics' through NSA initiative
Nine young sheep farmers across the UK are set to benefit from access to “top-class genetics” through a National Sheep...
N.Ireland
Genomics will ‘revolutionise’ performance in sheep sector
The science of genomics is set to revolutionise the pace at which genetic improvement can be secured within the sheep...
Agri-Business
Farmers may have a 'mountain to climb' this winter - NSA
 The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said farmers may have a “mountain to climb” this winter due to continued “extreme...
N.Ireland
Dutch Spotted ram lamb fetches £20,000 for NI breeder
A Dutch Spotted sheep breeder in Co. Down secured a private deal that saw a ram lamb fetch a remarkable...
Sheep
Moredun to lead development of sheep parasite vaccine
Moredun Research Institute has announced that it will lead a multi-institutional partnership to develop a vaccine for on-farm worm control...
Sheep
Southdown ram sells for a breed record of £4,000
A Southdown ram, Windrush Lancelot, has sold for £4,000 in a private deal, in what is a new record for...
N.Ireland
China most influencing factor on global meat markets – LMC
China looks set to remain as the biggest single contributory factor impacting global meat markets. This is according to Livestock...
Agri-Business
CAFRE to host on-farm events aimed at cutting the cost of lameness
On-farm events organised by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will aim to help farmers cut the...
Agri-Business
AHDB highlights new red meat and dairy export opportunities
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted red meat and dairy export opportunities in Central/South America and Sub-Saharan...
N.Ireland
Scottish flock buys Cork-bred Suffolk ram lamb for €20,000
The South of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Society’s recent annual show and sale at Blessington Mart, Co. Wicklow, saw Scottish breeder...
Agri-Business
Forecast: Global beef and sheep prices volatile for rest of 2023
There is now a growing expectation that global beef and sheep prices could come under some pressure during the period...
Sheep
NSA Wales and Border early sale produces top price of 3,800gns
A top price of 3,800gns with good averages reflected a “solid trade” at the National Sheep Association (NSA) of Wales...
Agri-Business
Livestock worrying remains 'serious cause for concern' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reiterated and republished prevention advice and legal information regarding livestock worrying. The union said...
Agri-Business
Now is the time for UK exporters - NSA chief exec
National Sheep Association (NSA) chief executive Phil Stocker has said that the time for UK exporters is “now”. These comments...
Sheep
Herefordshire shearer hopes to break 8-hour record
Experienced shearer Steve Rowberry will attempt to beat the current world record when he undertakes an eight-hour lamb shearing competition...
