Schemes
NSA condemns govt suspension of 76 capital grants
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern following the government’s confirmation this week that it will temporarily suspend 76...
Sheep
Beef
AHDB: Halal meat accounts for 30% of UK lamb sales
New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) shows how halal consumers’ behaviours and consumption habits have changed...
Agri-Business
Lower levels of beef and sheep production forecast for UK
New industry analysis has forecast lower levels of beef and sheep meat production in Great Britain by 2030. The work...
Sheep
Seven sheep die in hit and run incident in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are currently investigating a spate of recent rural crime incidents, including the theft of £100,000 worth of...
N.Ireland
Advice on using raddle effectively when breeding sheep
The breeding season is now well underway in flocks the length and breadth of the country, and ewes covered this...
Agri-Business
FAO: Global food imports to cost 2.2% more in 2024
The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2% from the previous year to more than $2 trillion...
Sheep
The Farming Network to host sheep scab information night
The Farming Network has embarked on various initiatives, including an upcoming information night, aimed at tackling the prevalence of sheep...
Agri Politics
Farming futures threatened by Labour budget - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is joining wider industry in its condemnation of this week’s announcement of plans to cut...
N.Ireland
Maedi Visna challenge must be handled on an all-island basis
A leading Co. Antrim flock owner has confirmed the enhanced threat now posed by Maedi Visna (MV) disease to the...
N.Ireland
Liver fluke season expected to be ‘longer’ this year
The liver fluke season is expected to be longer this year, according to an independent sheep consultant in the United...
Sheep
Wool prices set to remain strong following 20% increase
Wool prices are set to gather momentum over the coming months. This follows four successive full clearances at recent auctions...
Beef
AHDB: Strong demand for British beef exports in first half of 2024
British beef exports enjoyed a strong performance from both EU and non EU markets in the first half of 2024,...
Sheep
American man charged for conspiracy to clone giant sheep
An American man was charged in connection with committing two felony wildlife crimes yesterday (Monday, September 30) at the U.S...
N.Ireland
NI farmers warned to be ‘vigilant’ because of bluetongue case in Wales
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has warned that the first case of bluetongue in...
Sheep
Investigations underway in Wales after bluetongue detected
Investigations are continuing in Wales after bluetongue was detected in three sheep moved to Gwynedd from the east of England....
Sheep
Bluetongue survey launched to assess impact on farms
The livestock industry have come together to launch a bluetongue survey aimed at understanding the impact of bluetongue variant 3...
Beef
UN General Assembly sees agreement to reduce AMR use
At the recent meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, world leaders agreed to target reductions on antimicrobial use...
N.Ireland
NSA announces appointment of new NI development officer
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the appointment of Ellen Moorehead as new NSA Northern Ireland regional coordinator. Moorehead...
