Sheep
Global wool prices have started to strengthen – British Wool
Global wool prices have increased significantly over the past three months on the back of falling supplies. British Wool vice...
Sheep
Sheep
British Wool enjoys highest market prices in 4 years
British Wool has reported the highest market prices for wool in four years, indicating a strengthening of the market. British...
Rural Life
Govt extends 'restriction zone' to halt spread of bluetongue
The UK Government has confirmed additional measures have been introduced to “mitigate” the spread of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) including...
Sheep
Mart dipping service fights back on sheep scab
With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, Caledonian Marts at Stirling is trialling a sheep dipping service at its...
Sheep
NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 now open to trade stand admissions
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced that trade stand applications are now open for NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 event,...
Beef
UK sanctions 3 new emergency bluetongue vaccines
Authorities in Great Britain have permitted the use of three unauthorised bluetongue virus (BTV) vaccines within the UK, which will...
Beef
New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover
A new locally owned large animal veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet...
Agri-Business
Take part in ICMSA/Agriland major new farmer survey
Agriland Media Group has partnered with the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) for a major new survey on the...
Agri-Business
Profits on New Zealand beef and sheep farms expected to drop
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is forecasting another challenging season for beef and sheep farmers with farm profit before...
N.Ireland
NI group travels south to examine research in the sheep sector
AgriSearch has led a study tour from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) to examine research and...
Sheep
Scottish sheep farmers urged to donate to Lamb Bank 2024
Organisers of Lamb Bank 2024 are calling on Scottish sheep farmers to donate to the charitable initiative ran by the...
Sheep
Sheep farmers must ensure ewes have sufficient minerals pre-tupping
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to ensure their ewes’ diets have been supplemented with the right minerals for the most...
Beef
Bluetongue virus restricted zone declared in Norfolk and Suffolk
Following several confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV3) at premises across Norfolk and Suffolk, the United Kingdom (UK) chief...
N.Ireland
Lack of farming awareness can ‘impact a buyer’s choices’- UFU
In an effort to raise awareness of sheep farming, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is promoting ‘Love Lamb Week’ which...
Sheep
Derbyshire: Woman fined after dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman has been ordered to pay a total of £750 after her dogs killed 15 sheep and injured a...
Sheep
Cornish farmer shares tupping tips to improve flock health
Cornish beef and sheep farmer James Warwick has shared five tupping tips to improve flock health. Warwick’s first suggestion is...
Sheep
9 ewes and 2 lambs die in Warwickshire dog attack
Nine ewes and two lambs have died following an attack by two dogs in the Over Whitacre area of Warwickshire,...
Rural Life
Ceredigion sheep farmer wins M&S Low Impact Award
Ceredigion sheep farmer James Raw has been named winner of this year’s Low Impact Award in the annual M&S Select...
