Beef
Scotch livestock farms report margin improvement...but it's tough without CAP
Despite some slight improvement in the financial performance of some types of cattle and sheep enterprises, the results of a...
Sheep
Sheep
Calls for tougher legislation following spate of dog attacks
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is disappointed that another farming family has been left to deal with the aftermath...
Sheep
NSA: Climate report has got it wrong on sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report published earlier this week has...
Beef
Animal Health to be prioritised by Meat Promotion Wales
Dr. Rebekah Stuart has been appointed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) as its Flock and Herd...
Sheep
Win on sheep splitting rules 'could save industry millions'
After years of industry campaigning, Defra has confirmed plans to use a fixed cut-off date of June 30 to age...
Agri-Business
Operation Bo Peep: Scottish sheep farmers unleash new weapon against rustlers
Dubbed ‘Operation Bo Peep’, Scottish farmers now have a new secret weapon against sheep theft. It’s the stuff of shepherds’...
Sheep
Rearing multiple lambs to be crucial to farm survival post-Brexit
With uncertainty still surrounding the future of valuable European exports, more than 90% of UK sheep producers say it will...
Sheep
Finalists of Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year announced
Two exceptional sheep businesses have been unveiled as the finalists of the AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year award....
Agri-Business
Pioneering traceability technology up for top award
Pioneering traceability technology which helps millions of consumers know that their food is genuine from farm to fork has been...
Sheep
Flock of pedigree lambs attacked in Angus
An Angus farmer has suffered a significant loss to his flock of pedigree Beltex ewe lambs following a devastating dog...
Sheep
Industry group calls for funding to control sheep scab in Wales
An industry-led group has called for Government funding to be made available to help it achieve its aim of eradicating...
Sheep
iTexel Conference: Breeding to reduce antibiotic use
The upcoming iTexel Conference will give attendees an opportunity to hear how ongoing research could help farmers breed sheep with...
Beef
Researchers warn not to let dry summer cause Liver Fluke complacency
Although overall, the risk of liver fluke infection this autumn and winter will be moderate across Northern Ireland, there will...
Sheep
Vaccination for ewes required to prevent orf - MSD
MSD Animal Health has said that it’s “impossible” to prevent the spread of orf without vaccinating both ewes and lambs....
Agri-Business
Major Brexit conference scheduled in Wales
Farmers, processors, retailers and politicians will gather in Wales next week to discuss Brexit and the possibility of the UK...
Sheep
NSA calls for 'extreme caution' when importing sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for British farmers to “think hard” and consider the risks to the UK’s...
Beef
Sector breakdown: How the extreme weather of 2018 made its mark on red meat
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red...
Sheep
Sector action leads to breakthrough in fight against sheep dip disposal fees
Work by sheep industry stakeholders in response to an exponential rise in dip disposal licence fees in England has resulted...
