Arable
SAC Consulting's mixed-farming approach may provide benefits
SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has said that a farmer maintained profitability and improved soil health through...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Falling prices are leaving sheep sector under pressure – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that falling sheep prices are leaving the sector under immense pressure and that...
Beef
Research: Aged meat does not pose more risk than fresh meat
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, European...
Sheep
Man convicted after skinning sheep and feeding it to hounds
Hartley Crouch of Cottesmore Road, Ashwell, has been convicted of theft after he stole a sheep, skinned it and fed...
Agri-Business
HCC Hill Ram scheme ensures bright future for Welsh sheep businesses
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) Hill Ram scheme is making sure the future is bright for Welsh...
Sheep
British Wool relaunches shearing course for NFYFC members
British Wool has relaunched a discounted shearing course offer to members of the National Federation of Young Farmers Club (NFYFC)....
Sheep
Cheshire dog attack leaves 2 sheep dead and another injured
Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported that two sheep have died and another has been seriously injured following a...
Sheep
NSA opens applications for trip to Houses of Parliament
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has opened applications for young sheep farmers to join a visit to the Houses of...
Sheep
Video: Dozens of sheep drown in southwest Scotland
Reports have emerged of dozens of sheep drowing in southwest Scotland as a result of the River Nith flooding. Sheep...
Sheep
Almost 30 sheep killed in suspected dog attack in Kent
Almost 30 pregnant sheep were killed in a suspected dog attack which took place in Teynham, near Sittingbourne in Kent...
Sheep
Every lamb counts for 2023 - Volac
With UK lamb prices expected to mirror the trend of the last couple of years and remain firm into 2023...
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
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...
