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
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...
Sheep
AgriScot: Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year to be unveiled tomorrow
This time tomorrow one of three exceptional sheep businesses will have been named Scotland’s top sheep farm of the year...
Agri-Business
40% of Scottish upland sheep scheme applications still outstanding
NFU Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme...
Sheep
It’s soon time to start scanning early-lambing flocks
The breeding season is coming to a close for many early-lambing flocks and, by now, many of these flocks will...
Agri-Business
Meat Promotion Wales campaigns sweep up 4 major PR awards
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has scooped four major awards at the 2019 CIPR Cymru Wales PRide...
Beef
Farmers warned of liver fluke risks in wet weather
Farmers in north Wales, north-west England and Scotland are being warned of the risk factors of liver fluke, due to...
Beef
Beef and sheepmeat exports rise in 2019
Exports of UK beef (both fresh and frozen) increased by 18% to August of this year, while sheepmeat exports rose...
Sheep
Co. Down farmer honoured with grassland award
A sheep farmer from Co. Down has been recognised for his grassland management techniques by the British Grassland Society (BGS)....
Rural Life
‘Chris’ the record-breaking sheep dies
A sheep that broke records in recent years for the world’s heaviest fleece has died, it has emerged. The sheep,...
Sheep
NSA and British Wool launch campaign to fight back against anti-meat slurs
Big players in the British sheep industry are going to war against anti-farming campaigners, hoping to ‘set the record straight’...
Beef
Sheep and cattle farmers urged to start testing for liver fluke this autumn
Sheep and cattle farmers have been urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn amid concern 2019 could be a...
Sheep
What can be done to reduce lameness in your flock?
Lameness is a massive concern for sheep farmers, not only for the negative effect it has on the animal’s welfare,...
Sheep
Welsh farmers familiar with EBVs but not exploiting them
Farmers in Wales are familiar with Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) but do not have the confidence to use them when...
Sheep
What are the benefits of raddling rams for the breeding season?
With the breeding season in full swing, farmers who plan to lamb down their flocks in March will have let...
