N.Ireland
Turning attentions to administering clostridial vaccinations
With the lambing season for mid-season flocks fast approaching, it’s time for farmers to start thinking about administering clostridial vaccinations....
Sheep
Beef
Working group on PGI status is 2021 priority for LMC
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson expects 2021 to be a busy year for farmers, processers and...
N.Ireland
AFBI warns farmers of the risks posed by certain ornamental plants to sheep
As the winter months continue, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) wants to make farmers aware of the risk of...
Rural Life
30 sheep killed in Christmas dog attack on a Cheshire farm
A farm in Cheshire has had 30 sheep killed in what was described as an ‘atrocious’ dog attack by Cheshire...
Sheep
Scottish farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded to complete their December agricultural survey form, including the annual sheep and...
N.Ireland
Slatted or dry bedded housing for sheep: What questions do I need to ask myself before deciding?
They may not be the most common sight on sheep farms, but they are becoming more popular…and that is slatted...
N.Ireland
Restrictions on movements to NI ‘will be life changing’ – UK sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) in the UK has said it is “outraged” by the situation faced by sheep breeders...
Agri Politics
Reduction in future funding for farmers 'a bitter pill to swallow' - NSA Wales
Representatives from the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Wales/Cymru region are urging Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural...
Sheep
Choosing your sheep stock for the future
An ambassador for a Welsh sheep genetic improvement project is encouraging farmers to carefully select rams and ewes in the...
Sheep
Industry conference to raise the bar for sheep health and welfare
Working together for world-leading health and welfare is the focus of the fifth Sheep Health and Welfare Group (SHAWG) conference...
Agri Politics
Scottish cabinet secretary gives his backing to the sheep sector in NSA meeting
Relations between the Scottish Government and the country’s sheep farmers and crofters were “strengthened” in a recent meeting between National...
Sheep
Sheep trade deals with New Zealand and Australia 'present the biggest risks' - NSA
Domestic sheep farming must be safeguarded amongst future trade deals with New Zealand and Australia. This was the message delivered...
N.Ireland
Don’t take the risk, quarantine newly-purchased sheep
Sheep farmers up and down the country over the past few weeks have been very active across marts. This is...
Beef
What is the correct way to stack round bales of silage?
In recent years, more and more baled silage has been made and this year is no different. Tractors and balers...
Rural Life
Young shepherd scoops first NSA giveaway of 2020
With plans to start his own sheep enterprise in the near future, news that he was the first winner of...
N.Ireland
Are worm burdens affecting the performance of your lambs?
Worm control is vital if you are aiming to achieve good lamb growth rates and a profitable sheep enterprise. Heavy...
N.Ireland
Checklist for shearers and farmers produced during Covid-19
An industry checklist has been produced to ensure that shearers, wool handlers and farmers work in partnership to keep everyone...
Sheep
Dog attacks leave Anglesey farm ‘hanging in the balance’
Anglesey farmer Esther Howie was left in a state of shock when she went for her routine check-up on the...
