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...
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...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigate theft of 12 sheep in Fermanagh
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating the theft of 12 sheep in Co. Fermanagh. The PSNI has...
N.Ireland
NI wool prices remain downbeat - British Wool director
Wool prices in Northern Ireland continue to remain downbeat, according to British Wool director and Co. Antrim sheep producer, Brendan...
Sheep
NSA calls for government action on vaccine supply
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is demanding strategic “government-level action” to secure a “reliable” vaccine supply. The association said it...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week enlists influencers for campaign
Love Lamb Week (LLW) will return for 2023 from September 1-7, to promote UK lamb by teaming up with popular...
