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...
Sheep
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...
Sheep
Nantymoel sheep farmer named Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
Katie Rose-Davies, a third-generation hill sheep farmer from Nantymoel, near Bridgen, has been named as the 25th winner of the...
N.Ireland
EasyCare sheep open evening to take place on Antrim farm
Campbell Tweed will host an EasyCare open evening at his Ballycoose farm, near Carncastle in Co. Antrim, on Tuesday, August...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Wales need to ‘reduce’ livestock to reduce emissions – report
Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock in Wales, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, July...
Sheep
Farmers urged to be alert to sheep attacks during summer holidays
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging all sheep owners to be alert to a heightened risk of sheep worrying...
N.Ireland
Irish sheep shearing record attempt to take place in Antrim
An attempt to break the Irish sheep shearing record will take place in Co. Antrim next week. Tom Perry, a...
Government
Scottish sheep farmers to be worst hit by UK FTAs
Scottish sheep farms will be worst hit by the UK’s post-Brexit free trade agreements (FTAs), new research has shown. The...
