Agri-Business
Tyrone breeders secure export deal for Badgerface Texels
Co. Tyrone sheep breeders Janet and Andy Carson are toasting success after securing a lucrative export deal for their highly...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Dutch Spotted hogget carries the day at Castlewellan Show
The sheep inter-breed championship at last weekend’s Castlewellan Show was won by Orla and Patrick Grant, from Kilcoo in Co....
Sheep
Forum to discuss future of sheep farming at Llandovery Sheep Festival
A forum will discuss the future of sheep farming in relation to the climate crisis at this year’s Llandovery Sheep Festival...
N.Ireland
Sustainable Ruminant Genetics programme launched in NI
The much anticipated Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) programme for Northern Ireland has officially been launched. It will be a core...
Beef
Vet declarations needed for UK meat exports to EU
From December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet for...
N.Ireland
Dung beetles are a farmer’s best friend
Dung beetles can play a very important role in reducing the use of anthelmintics to control nematode worm burdens in...
N.Ireland
Breeding programmes offer solution to anthelmintic resistance
Anthelmintic resistance (AR) is currently one of the biggest problems confronting the UK and Irish sheep sectors. It is also...
N.Ireland
NI cattle herd increased by 0.3% since 2021 - DAERA
New figures show that there was a modest increase in the total number of cattle in Northern Ireland during 2022....
N.Ireland
Scottish sheep semen exported to US for first time post-ban
Scottish sheep farmers have exported North Country Cheviot semen to the US for the first time in more than 30...
N.Ireland
Spotlight on Texels ahead of Sheep Northern Ireland event
A spotlight has been shone on the Texel breed ahead of the 2023 Sheep Northern Ireland event, with recent research...
N.Ireland
Farmers to be on ‘high alert’ for worms in lambs
Farmers “must” be on high alert for worms in their lambs according to animal health company, Zoetis. The alert comes...
Beef
Methane inhibitors must ‘deliver’ improved performance
Ruminant methane inhibitors must not just address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenges but also deliver improved animal performance, according to...
N.Ireland
Charollais ewe lamb carries the day at Ballymena Show 2023
The much anticipated inter-breed sheep championship at Ballymena Show 2023 was won by an eye-catching Charollais ewe lamb. Bred and...
Dairy
‘Unsung heroes’ who created animal vaccine to be recognised
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) Presidents’ Initiative is showcasing a case study on an animal vaccine...
N.Ireland
Lurgan Show: Texel shearling ewe takes inter-breed prize
The north Antrim man who judged the sheep inter-breed championship class at this year’s Lurgan Show believes the Irish sheep...
N.Ireland
Plans for ‘Sheep Northern Ireland’ event unveiled
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has confirmed that plans are well advanced for its 2023 ‘Sheep Northern Ireland’ event. It...
Rural Life
28 sheep killed in separate Herefordshire dog attacks
West Mercia Police has appealed for information following separate dog attacks that resulted in the deaths of 28 sheep in...
Arable
HCC sponsors school lessons on local food production
An educational event on the County Showground in Haverfordwest this month will aim to teach school children from across Pembrokeshire...
