Sheep
Germany and Middle East lead the way as lamb exports surge
UK sheepmeat exports jumped 7.1% by value and 12.6% by volume compared to the previous year despite a lower than...
Sheep
Sheep
SCOPS relaunches 'invaluable' parasite forecasting tool
The mild, wet winter is set to result in an extremely variable challenge to young lambs, from nematodirus across the...
Agri-Business
Growth in families purchasing lamb as consumer trends shift in 2019
UK lamb consumer trends in 2019 show that the total spend on the commodity at retail has been relatively stable,...
Agri-Business
Final North Ayrshire Monitor Farm meeting set to showcase many improvements
The final North Ayrshire Monitor Farm meeting is to be held at Girtridge Farm, Dundonald on Friday, February 28. The...
N.Ireland
Are your ewes wasting silage? Check out how this farmer overcame this problem
Last October, AgriLand paid a visit to Kenny O’Donnell – who is a pedigree Lleyn breeder – in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. He...
N.Ireland
Sheep focus: Reducing costs, mortality rates and lameness through outdoor lambing
On Wednesday, February 19, AgriLand paid a visit to James Lorinyenko – who is a pedigree Cheviot breeder – just...
N.Ireland
Sheep focus: Reducing costs, mortality rates and lameness through outdoor lambing
On Wednesday, February 19, AgriLand paid a visit to James Lorinyenko – who is a pedigree Cheviot breeder – just...
Sheep
Vets warn recent storms could increase spring coccidiosis challenge
Vets are warning recent wet weather conditions could increase the risk of coccidiosis in lambs, making it essential to look...
Rural Life
NSA launches 2020 dog worrying survey
The National Sheep Association has launched its 2020 dog worrying survey to gather data and inform its dog worrying campaign....
Sheep
Long-term opportunity to manage 1,200 sheep...in Northumberland
A rare, new opportunity has opened to manage 1,200 commercial Texel/Beltex ewes on the Matfen Estate in Northumberland, England. The...
N.Ireland
Pre-lambing checklist: How to make life easier come lambing time
With the lambing season fast approaching for many mid-season flocks, now is the time to make sure you have everything...
Rural Life
UK young shepherds head to European finals
Seven young shepherds from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will travel to the European ‘Ovinpiades’ Young Shepherd Competition in...
N.Ireland
How much colostrum does a newborn lamb require?
At a recent pre-lambing workshop, considerable attention was placed on good management practices and the importance of feeding adequate amounts...
N.Ireland
How much colostrum does a newborn lamb require?
At a recent pre-lambing workshop, considerable attention was placed on good management practices and the importance of feeding adequate amounts...
Sheep
Video: The ins and outs of scanning ewes
A couple of weeks ago, AgriLand paid a visit to the farm of Hugh McDonald in Ballinlough, Co. Meath. On...
Beef
BBC criticised for meat consumption remark
The BBC has been criticised for remarks made in an online article it published in which it was said that...
Sheep
Smaller hogg carryover and trade rebalancing boosting prime sheep prices
The Scottish sheep market is warming up as farmgate hogg prices are up 21% higher than last year. It’s 26%...
N.Ireland
Sheep advice: How can I reduce the risk of lameness in slatted sheds?
With the lambing season underway, the focus will turn to ensuring ewes are healthy and in good condition. An issue...
