N.Ireland
Scientists fight to control sheep scab in the UK
Scientists at Moredun Research Institute are fighting to control the prevalence of sheep scab across the UK. Sheep scab, caused...
Sheep
Sheep
NSA members invited to tour British Wool's head office
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Central Region is inviting members to come for a tour of British Wool’s head office...
Other
NSA award winner to be celebrated at formal presentation
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is set present the George Hedley Memorial Award to Scottish sheep farmer Ian Duncan Miller...
Sheep
New project aims to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has today (Monday, December 19) awarded Coleg Sir Gar a three-year contract to work on...
Sheep
Bob Kennard awarded NSA Unsung Hero award
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has named Bob Kennard as the 2022 recipient of its NSA Bob Payne Unsung Hero...
Sheep
Data 'key' to future sheep success - Texel Sheep Society
The Texel Sheep Society has said that there is “huge value” for sheep farmers in collecting data on their flocks,...
Sheep
NSA and Moredun extend partnership agreement
The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Moredun have today (Monday, December 12) announced a further three-year agreement to work collaboratively...
Sheep
British Wool seeks candidates for upcoming board elections
British Wool has announced that it is seeking a number of candidates for election to its non-executive board. British Wool’s...
Sheep
Sheep killed and their skins left behind in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s rural crime action team is urging farmers to be extra vigilant following reports of sheep across the county...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats invests £90m to reach net-zero target
Dunbia parent company Dawn Meats has announced a new plan to work towards reaching a target of net-zero operational emissions...
Sheep
NSA calls out Netflix for 'ignoring' severity of sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has criticised Netflix after a Christmas film on the streaming platform showed “complete disregard” for...
N.Ireland
FAO to lead programme to transform agri-food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has developed a programme to transform global agri-food systems. Along...
N.Ireland
Carbon footprint challenges for livestock producers
Managing carbon efficiently is now an absolute priority for beef and sheep farmers throughout Northern Ireland according to one leading...
Sheep
England vs. Wales: Sheep show support for boys in red
England and Wales will face each other in the World Cup this evening (Tuesday, November 29), and two former professional...
Sheep
SCOPS reports of high worm challenge for farms
The dry summer and mild, wet autumn of 2022 has resulted in a high worm challenge on many farms, with...
Sheep
Carmarthenshire sheep farmer wins prestigious award
A sheep farmer from Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, has won the 2022 John Gittins Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to the...
N.Ireland
Positive response to Ulster Wool prices
Ulster Wool, a farmer-owned cooperative, has been hailed as an example of collective marketing and praised for its success in...
N.Ireland
Processors slow to move up weight limits for lambs in NI
Processors have been slow to move up weight limits for lambs in Northern Ireland, similar to what has been seen...
