Beef
Industry giants to unite for the first time to counter red meat myths
Agricultural organisations from England, Scotland and Wales are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to...
Sheep
Rural Life
‘Brand Wales’ could see post-Brexit boost as public rally behind farmers
A National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru survey, conducted by YouGov, has highlighted consumers’ concerns for the Welsh farming industry once...
Sheep
Colton family's pet ram killed in the field
An investigation has been launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (RSPCA) after a sheep named Shaun...
Sheep
Young Lancashire shepherd takes £1,000 prize money in Sheep Event national final
Competitors from throughout the UK fought it out on Wednesday (July 18) in the final of the National Sheep Association...
Sheep
NSA launches new travel bursary in memory of late chairman
Young UK flock keepers will have the opportunity to apply for a new national travel award launched by the National...
Beef
How can you prepare for this winter?
Livestock farmers are being urged to take steps now to make the most of feedstocks and limit the effects of...
Sheep
NSA highlights the risk of reintroducing lynx into the UK
One year on from the initial licence application by the Lynx UK Trust to reintroduce lynx to the British countryside,...
Sheep
Texels could provide tremendous potential for post-Brexit profitability
Sheep farmers are being reminded of the added-value opportunity that exists from using pedigree Texel rams across their flocks beyond...
Sheep
New sheep guides to focus on top ram traits
Sheep breeders looking to produce lambs that meet target specification now have access to two new manuals from Agriculture and Horticulture...
Beef
Japanese officials inspect on UK beef and lamb production controls
Beef and lamb production controls have been inspected by government officials from Japan this week as part of ongoing moves...
Sheep
AHDB launches ‘Fight the Fluke’ campaign highlighting importance of control
With farmers facing significant livestock losses from liver fluke, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Beef & Lamb and Moredun...
Rural Life
Top young shepherds prepare to compete at NSA Sheep Event 2018
With less than a week to go until the flagship event of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Sheep Event 2018,...
Sheep
British sheep industry aiming to be 'best in the world' for health and welfare
Becoming the best sheep industry internationally for health and welfare is set to be the focus of the Sheep Health...
Beef
Farming and Halal sector urged to learn to get along
The farming industry and the halal sector are being urged to forge better relationships as the Muslim population, and demand...
N.Ireland
New sheep breed makes its competitive debut at Omagh Show
This year’s Omagh Show hosted the first competitive classes held in Northern Ireland for Valais Blacknose sheep. The breed has...
Sheep
NSA welcomes calls for further Brexit assurance
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the decision to appoint Dominic Raab as the new Secretary of State for...
Agri-Business
British protected food names could be under threat in post-Brexit deals
Concerns have been raised regarding on the protection of traditional British produce and geographically tied food names in future trade...
N.Ireland
New sheep breed makes its competitive debut at Omagh Show
This year’s Omagh Show hosted the first competitive classes held in Northern Ireland for Valais Blacknose sheep. The breed has...
