N.Ireland
Restrictions on movements to NI ‘will be life changing’ – UK sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) in the UK has said it is “outraged” by the situation faced by sheep breeders...
Sheep
Agri-Business
Ulster Wool seeks non-executive board member nominations
Farmer-owned wool marketing collective Ulster Wool is seeking nominations for its next non-executive board member. Current member Brendan Kelly (pictured...
Environment
Tebbutt urges those who are climate-conscious to buy a joint of Welsh lamb or beef
Climate-conscious cooks can serve up a joint of beef or lamb this Christmas with a clear conscience according to Saturday...
Sheep
FUW to host webinar on preparing for the lambing season
The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is helping members prepare for the next lambing season with...
Sheep
New booklet launched to offer advice on recording pedigree flocks
Sheep breeders need an unbiased way to find rams and ewes in the flock with the best potential for breeding...
Agri Politics
Reduction in future funding for farmers 'a bitter pill to swallow' - NSA Wales
Representatives from the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Wales/Cymru region are urging Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural...
Beef
Balmoral Show will be ‘bigger and better’ in 2021
Balmoral Show will return with an enhanced presence over four days in 2021. This is the declared objective of Royal...
Sheep
NSA calls for dog walkers to respect the countryside after recent attacks on sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for visitors to the countryside to show more consideration and respect for the...
Beef
Blue 1, 2 at the RUAS Beef and Lamb Championships
Co. Tyrone exhibitor Alan McCrea hit the jackpot when winning the Supreme Interbreed Beef award at this week’s Royal Ulster...
N.Ireland
Spotted Dutch crosses carry the day at RUAS lamb championship
A pair of Spotted Dutch-cross ewe lambs took the major honours in the sheep ring at this week’s RUAS Beef...
Beef
Final preparations underway for socially-distanced Beef and Lamb tomorrow
Final preparations are underway at Balmoral Park for Northern Ireland’s first socially-distanced agricultural show; The Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb...
Rural Life
16 sheep killed in dog attack on a farm in Sussex
A loose dog has killed 16 sheep on a farm in Sussex and has left the owner of the flock...
Sheep
NFU Scotland reminds farmers of SUSSS deadline
NFU Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme...
Rural Life
Oxford University students have voted to ban beef and lamb on campus
Oxford University students have voted to ban beef and lamb at campus canteens. The Oxford University Student Union passed a...
Agri Politics
'Eustice’s comments will have angered many of our nation’s sheep farmers' - NSA
Comments made by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George Eustice, on BBC One’s Andrew Marr...
Beef
Survey launched to tackle health and disease challenges across the ruminant sectors
The newly formed UK wide group Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) has launched a survey to identify disease priorities across...
Sheep
FUW urges members to take advantage of free sheep scab testing
News that examination of skin scrape samples from sheep showing suspect clinical signs of sheep scab is being offered free...
Rural Life
13 sheep killed after dog attack on Northamptonshire farm
A farmer in Desborough has been left “distraught” after a dog attacked and killed 13 of his sheep and injured...
