Sheep
NSA warns farmers as bluetongue cases set to increase
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for increased vigilance amongst the nation’s sheep farmers to protect their flocks, after...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Focus: Good breeding in couple’s sheep dairy flock in Greece
By Chris McCullough An ambitious young couple milking 350 sheep in Greece have future plans not only to expand the...
Rural Life
North Wales: 10 Bluefaced Leicester ewes stolen from Denbigh
10 Bluefaced Leicester ewes were stolen from a location in the Green, Denbigh, the North Wales Police rural crime team...
Agri-Business
Focus: From beef and sheep to dairy and hens in Antrim
The owners of an upland farm in Co. Antrim have purchased additional land and invested significantly in diversification and automation...
Agri-Business
New stand for ABP to showcase NI beef and lamb at Balmoral
The agri-food business, ABP, is getting ready for the 2024 Balmoral Show with a new-look stand to showcase the partnerships...
Agri-Business
Cattle prices supported by 'robust interest' for BBQ items - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said cattle prices are being supported by “robust interest” for barbecue-related items...
Beef
NZ/EU FTA 'unlikely' to pose threat to UK agri exports - AHDB
The New Zealand/EU free trade agreement (FTA) is “unlikely to pose a threat” to UK exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Rural Life
Derbyshire dog attack leaves farmer with £2k in damages
A dog attack in Buxton, Derbyshire, has left a farmer with almost £2,000 in damages, Derbyshire rural crime team has...
Sheep
'Textravaganza' National Texel Show to take place in July
The Texel Sheep Society has said a key part of its 50th anniversary celebrations this year will be the Textravaganza...
N.Ireland
Initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials on farm
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need...
Sheep
AHDB sheep post-mortem event to focus on worm control
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that its sheep post-mortem evening will focus on worm control. The...
N.Ireland
Advice: Actions to take as weather improves
With temperatures on the rise and better weather for the past few days, field operations and grazing have begun across...
N.Ireland
‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK
A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further breeding next season...
N.Ireland
Springtime Sparklers sale set to return to Omagh
The Springtime Sparklers Sale is set to return to Omagh, Co. Tyrone next week for what is a important date...
Sheep
Appeal for info after German Shepherd kills sheep in Flintshire
North Wales Police has appealed for information after a German Shepherd dog is believed to have attacked and killed a...
Rural Life
Australian farmer digs pit ‘big enough’ for more than 3,000 sheep
Wayne Smith, a sheep farmer has said that he has had to ask one of his neighbours to dig a...
Beef
Beef and sheep sectors should prioritise body condition - report
A Nuffield Farming report has called attention to prioritising body condition as part of the selection process to build beef...
Beef
English beef and lamb producers have 'world-leading standards' - Red Tractor
Red Tractor has said claims from English beef and lamb producers that they have “world-leading standards” look to be correct,...
