Sheep
Weaning: Avoid ‘one size fits all’ approach, warns vet
A mid-Wales vet has encouraged farmers to consider three main aspects when weaning lambs, in order to promote the long-term...
Sheep
Agri-Business
British Wool denied access to UK coronavirus support fund
Farmers unions across the UK have urged their retrospective governments to intervene after British Wool was refused access to a...
Beef
Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales
The nation’s love for kebabs and pizza helped takeaway sales of lamb and cheese soar by 80% during lockdown, according...
Agri-Business
First 'Sheep Production Show' to go live this weekend
A new virtual event is set to take place this weekend in place of the many cancelled to help sheep...
Agri-Business
QMS to begin 'gradual' return to physical quality assurance inspections
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced plans to launch a “gradual return” to physical inspections for priority members across its...
Sheep
NSA announces new series webinars to keep sheep farmers informed
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has added a new series of webinars to its diary of virtual events. Topics for...
Agri-Business
Retail figures show 27% increase in UK retail beef sales
Britons’ spend on beef increased by more than a quarter over the last 12 weeks according to the latest retail sales...
Sheep
Welsh farmers testing the way for effective worming treatments
Beef and sheep farmers are encouraged to determine the best time and way to treat a group of animals before...
Sheep
Reducing grass demand by weaning lambs and culling ewes
The dry weather over the last few weeks has put farms under pressure, as grass growth rates continue to drop...
Sheep
Sheep management: Turning attentions to weaning lambs
As we head into June, the task of weaning lambs on many farms will, or at least should, commence over...
Arable
‘Open letter on the value of animal agriculture’ – penned by a global farming community
Almost 70 groups and individuals representing farmers, producers, vets and researchers from across the world have written an “open letter”...
Sheep
UK wool price to average 32p/kg for 2019-2020 clip
The price for last year’s wool has been set at just 32p/kg as the wool marketing board struggles to sell...
Beef
What is the correct way to stack round bales of silage?
In recent years, more and more baled silage has been made and this year is no different. Tractors and balers...
Grass
Dry weather hindering grass growth on livestock farms across the UK
With parched fields now a common sight across the countryside, extremely dry weather over the past two months is starting...
Agri-Business
Prime sheep prices under seasonal pressure after Ramadan
With Ramadan ending on May 23, the final week of May has seen prime sheep prices cool at Scottish auctions,...
Sheep
Rapid worm spike expected when rain arrives after prolonged dry weather
Experts are warning farmers not to be complacent when it comes to monitoring worms in lambs during the dry spell...
Arable
Latest science on methane emissions ‘ignored’ by media – Dr. Mitloehner
A “major, new narrative” on accurately quantifying methane emissions from livestock is largely supported by the science community – but...
Agri-Business
Welsh Parliamentary committee told Covid crisis highlights need for food security
A UK meat marketing boss has told a Welsh Parliamentary committee how the Covid-19 crisis brings the importance of food security...
