Sheep
NSA chairman to host sheep event in 2019
The nights may be drawing in and a familiar chill returning to early mornings but thoughts at National Sheep Association...
Sheep
Beef
Farmers wanted for progressive groups
Recruitment has started for the next two groups of forward-thinking English beef and lamb farmers to be part of AHDB...
Beef
Importers rewarded for championing the Scottish Red meat industry
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has recognised two importers for their longstanding loyalty and commitment to the Scottish red meat industry....
Agri-Business
Welsh warn no trade deal would have 'stark implications' for red meat sector
The challenges of Brexit for Wales’s iconic red meat industry were laid out in clear terms as Hybu Cig Cymru...
Agri-Business
SIAL: 'Strong demand' from importers for Scotch meat
The opening days of SIAL in Paris, one of the world’s largest food trade fairs, have seen a very encouraging...
Sheep
Welsh Lamb roadshow delivers sales boost
A summer drive to promote PGI Welsh Lamb directly to consumers at large stores across England and Wales has led...
N.Ireland
Farming union urges politicians to back radical livestock worrying proposals
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling on local politicians to back proposals, recommended by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC),...
N.Ireland
Farming union urges politicians to back radical livestock worrying proposals
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling on local politicians to back proposals, recommended by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC),...
Beef
Brexit could put UK's high animal welfare standards at risk
Agricultural experts have warned that the Government’s commitment to higher animal welfare in farming could be undermined by Brexit unless...
Sheep
Bluetongue detected and dealt with in 4 imported sheep
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged sheep farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after the disease was picked up...
Sheep
Union figures show minimal use of dog control powers in Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for council officials to make better use of Dog Control Notices (DCNs). The...
Sheep
2 farmers wanted to help shape the future of the UK's sheep industry
Two farmer representatives from England and one from Wales are sought for SHAWG, a sheep industry group, to help shape the...
Sheep
iTexel...are you ready for the future of sheep farming?
Next month’s iTexel conference will take place at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, on Saturday, November 17. The event aims...
Sheep
How one Scottish flock is tackling Liver Fluke
The effective control of Liver Fluke in sheep will be the focus of the next Lochaber Monitor Farm meeting on...
Sheep
Long-term cold storage of lamb will be 'essential' in no-deal Brexit
Long-term cold storage and guaranteed public procurement for lamb will be essential for British sheep farmers to survive a ‘no-deal’...
Sheep
Ulster wool prices expected to be up 10p/kg on 2017
The Ulster Wool depot team grades tonnes of wool on a daily basis, ensuring farmers across Northern Ireland realise the...
Sheep
Scottish Texel Club sale prices top at 2,800gns
A selective trade peaked at 2,800gns at the Scottish Texel Breeders’ Club show and sale at Lanark. Making that money...
Beef
3 new members join QMS board
Three new members, including a butcher, a female farmer and a pig marketing boss, have been appointed to the Quality Meat...
