Sheep
NSA 'frustrated' by exclusion from Welsh govt SFS roundtable
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is frustrated at the Welsh government’s failure to acknowledge a request to...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Impressive turnout of sheep at Ballymena Show 2024
Ballymena Show always attracts a fantastic turnout of sheep, and 2024 did not disappoint in this regard. The man charged...
Sheep
2 UK farmers finish in top 10 for title of World Shepherd of the Year
Two UK farmers have finished inside the top 10 during the recent World Shepherd of the Year contest in France....
Agri-Business
Exports of British red meat have 'never been more important'
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said, with anticipated growth in the global appetite for animal protein, exports...
N.Ireland
Results: Beef, dairy and sheep champions at Armagh Show
Armagh Show 2024 boasted, possibly, its largest cattle entry of all time. Judging of the various classes went on well...
Beef
Farmers in New Zealand told to prepare as winter arrives
With the arrival of winter in June in New Zealand, farmers are being encouraged to prepare adverse weather plans which...
Sheep
HCC raises concerns about declining lamb crop figures
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has raised concerns about the overall declining lamb crop figures. The red...
Environment
Potential impact of lynx reintroduction is 'wide and far reaching' - NSA
The potential impact of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to the English/Scottish borders is ‘wide and far reaching’, the National Sheep...
Rural Life
NSA live Breakfast Club to discuss topical issues for sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said its live breakfast club this summer will platform discussions on topical issues facing...
N.Ireland
Genotyping the wool shedding ability of EasyCare sheep
There is strong demand for wool shedding sheep across the UK and Ireland, with the continuing growth in EasyCare numbers...
Beef
Red meat export figures are 'very encouraging' - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said recent red meat export figures are “very encouraging”, and that...
Sheep
Sales of Easter lamb roasting joints increased by 24% this year
The volume of lamb roasting joints purchased for Easter 2024 was 24.1% higher than last year, the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Sheep
Gap in EAE vaccines expected until August due to 'batch failure' - Ceva
Ceva Animal Health has said there will be a gap in the supply of enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccines...
Sheep
Wet spring reduces nematodirus threat to 2024-born lambs - SCOPS
While the wet weather in early spring made lambing harder work than usual, it also reduced the nematodirus threat to...
Sheep
Marches Farm Vets open day to focus on weaning and parasites
The Marches Farm Vets farm open day will focus on sheep weaning, parasites and pasture, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Rural Life
North Yorkshire: Appeal for info after 11 sheep stolen from field in Whitby
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after 11 sheep were stolen from a field in Hutton Mulgrave, Whitby. The...
Sheep
Research: Targeted use of worm treatment 'more effective'
New research, part funded by Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales, has highlighted that targeted use of parasitic...
Agri-Business
Clipex Fencing presents sheep shearer with 'All in One Sheep Handler'
Clipex Fencing Europe & UK recently visited Boyington Court Farm in Dover to award the winner of its recent competition,...
