N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices continue upward trajectory
The sheep trade in Northern Ireland (NI) continues to strengthen with lamb prices between October 30 and November 30, increasing...
Sheep
Agri-Business
Methane-reducing feed additive a step closer to approval
Royal DSM has received a positive European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) opinion for the use of its novel methane-reducing feed...
Sheep
Calls for clear food commentary to protect livestock sector
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on leading supermarkets and stakeholders to be very clear with their food commentary,...
N.Ireland
DEFRA's labour shortfall survey - deadline approaches
The closing date for completion of a Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) survey that will assess...
Sheep
NSA to host winter face-to-face roadshows
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is looking forward to meeting sheep farmers from across the UK this winter to discuss...
N.Ireland
Usual ‘peak lamb kill month’ in the UK sees 11% decline
The UK lamb kill for the month of October followed a similar trend to what has been seen over the...
Beef
Antibiotic use in UK livestock is decreasing
The use of antibiotics in livestock in the UK has decreased again, according to a report released by the Veterinary...
N.Ireland
Lamb prices in the north continue to strengthen
Lamb prices in Northern Ireland continue to strengthen similar to what is being seen here in the south. Quotes for...
N.Ireland
‘UK sheep kill exceptionally low in September’
The UK sheep kill for the month of September has been described as being exceptionally low for the time of...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat exports decline once again
The month of August followed a similar trend to what has been seen in relation to UK sheepmeat exports in...
Agri-Business
Pembrokeshire Lamb comes out on top at the Great Taste Awards
Pembrokeshire Lamb Ltd. has received the highest accolade in the Great Taste Golden Fork awards 2021 From the 11 Welsh...
N.Ireland
Closing up ground to ensure grass is available for next spring
On sheep farms, thoughts should now be turning to closing ground from now on to ensure grass is available for...
Rural Life
NSA praises rural charity for highlighting sector’s mental health challenges
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is paying high regard to Rural Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and its work on the...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices strengthen
The sheep trade in Northern Ireland this week has seen lamb prices strengthen similar to what has been seen down...
N.Ireland
Shortage of lamb imports forecast for the UK Christmas period
Lamb imports for the Christmas period look likely to be tight, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)....
Beef
LMC to participate in NI’s first Food Strategy Framework consultation
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland will be participating in the consultation that will lead to the...
Sheep
NSA competition asks children to help in the fight against sheep worrying by dogs
As part of its continued work to highlight the serious and devastating issue of sheep worrying by dogs, the National...
Sheep
Rhug Lamb served at British Embassy in Dubai to showcase Welsh food and drink
Rhug Organic PGI Welsh Lamb was served recently at the British Embassy in Dubai at an event to showcase Welsh...
