Sheep
What are my options when it comes to empty ewes?
As we edge closer to the lambing season, the next job for many farmers across the country will be to...
Sheep
Arable
Look back: Progressive and open…leading the way in Ontario, Canada
In July, AgriLand took an insightful trip with the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Canada. Last year, Ireland was the biggest...
Sheep
Promotion pays off: Welsh lamb sees jump in Middle East exports
Welsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) – has hailed export figures which show...
Rural Life
UFU reminds dog owners to be responsible this Christmas
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is reminding all dogs owners, who are visiting the countryside this Christmas, to ensure they...
Rural Life
HCC welcomes 22 new farms to the Hill Ram Scheme
A total of 22 new farms have been recruited on the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Hill...
Agri-Business
Rafoxanide 'not an appropriate alternative to closantel'
Veterinary experts are warning UK cattle and sheep farmers that rafoxanide is not an appropriate alternative to closantel when treating...
Sheep
Lanarkshire farmer shoots dog caught worrying sheep
Police in Scotland have launched an appeal to find the owners of three dogs involved in a worrying incident which...
Sheep
Sheep housing: Are your facilities up to scratch for the winter period?
Over the next few weeks, farmers will be looking to house their ewes for the winter period until they lamb...
Beef
Farmers urged to monitor outwintered livestock
Farmers who choose to outwinter their livestock to reduce housing and feeding costs are being encouraged to monitor their livestock...
N.Ireland
CAFRE set to hold ewe management event next month
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to hold a ewe management post-tupping event next month....
Sheep
Ship carrying 14,600 sheep capsizes off Romanian coast
A ship carrying a total of 14,600 sheep has capsized for an unknown reason in Black Sea just off the coast...
Agri-Business
Calls for Government to enforce ‘proper' British labelling
Calls have been made for changes to British labelling in light of a BBC documentary highlighting the lower environmental and...
Agri-Business
Waitrose to source 100% British lamb by 2021
Major UK retailer Waitrose has announced plans to source all of its own-label fresh and frozen lamb from British lamb...
Sheep
NSA launches Next Generation Ambassador programme's return
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the return of its popular Next Generation Ambassador programme after a one-year break....
Sheep
What weight should I be drafting my lambs at?
As we edge closer to the lambing season, farmers across the country will be looking to draft the last of...
Sheep
Options for finishing store lambs
Over the next few weeks, many farmers will be drafting their remaining lambs or getting ready to house them for...
Agri-Business
Kelso flock named Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year
A Kelso farm, which showcases excellence in the production of livestock in Scotland, has been announced as the winner of...
Sheep
Emerging tick-borne sheep parasite detected in the UK
Scientists have detected an exotic tick-borne parasite within sheep in the north of Scotland, according to a new study. The...
