Sheep
UK sheep breeders can now export genetics to the US
Sheep breeders in the UK can now export genetics to the US in an agreement estimated to be worth £750,000...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Animal breeding strategies key to tackling global warming
Specifically designed animal breeding strategies will be able to identify cattle and sheep that inherently produce less methane than others....
N.Ireland
France leads the way in lamb price with €8.00/kg
France is leading the way in lamb price with €8.00/kg available as of the week ending October 29, according Bord...
N.Ireland
Reducing carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable – AFBI
Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable. However, a range of tools will be needed to effect change....
Sheep
NSA funds New Zealand study trip for young sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has selected two young sheep farmers to embark on a study trip to New Zealand...
Sheep
NSA offers opportunities to young sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has opened applications for young sheep farmers to apply to be a part of the...
Agri-Business
New liver fluke manual will help farmers control the disease - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new manual to help farmers control liver fluke in grazing...
Sheep
Couple petitions to dredge River Derwent after losing 58 lambs in flood
A farming couple in Yorkshire has started a petition to dredge the River Derwent near Keswick on the back of...
Sheep
'Strong sales' at NSA Wales & Border ram sale
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Wales & Border ram sale saw a Blue Faced Leicester shearling sell for a record...
Beef
CAFRE to host two events for beef and sheep farmers
Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host two ‘Planning for Performance’ events looking...
N.Ireland
Farm Quality Assurance Standards 2022 officially launched
Revised standards for the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) will take effect from November...
Sheep
NSA offers young farmers chance to go 'behind the scenes'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is inviting young sheep farmers to learn more about wool processing at a tour and...
Agri-Business
Blenheim Estate welcomes Hampshire Down rams
Pedigree Hampshire Down rams are the latest members to join the Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire The rams are currently six-months-old...
Agri-Business
Unsung hero: Nominations now open for two NSA awards
Two awards from the National Sheep Association (NSA) recognising the contributions from those working within the UK sheep sector are...
Agri-Business
October 28 – key date for Northern Ireland Protocol
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has confirmed that October 28 this year will be a key date in the...
Agri-Business
Calls for new Environment Secretary to prioritise agriculture
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called on the new secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural affairs...
Beef
Survey shows declines in England's livestock populations
Livestock populations in England as of June 1, this year, have declined when compared to the same month last year,...
N.Ireland
Flock management – output per labour unit
In terms of flock management, Glasgow Veterinary School academic, George King believes that output per labour unit will be the...
