N.Ireland
Are the days of fast fashion over, meaning a boost to wool markets?
Ulster Wool chair, Brendan Kelly, is asserting that the days of fast fashion are over, a trend that is helping...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Little Whisker flock dispersal sale this weekend
After more than a decade of breeding top-class pedigree sheep, Co. Tyrone breeders Janet and Andy Carson have made the...
N.Ireland
Derg Dutch Spotted flock set for disperal sale at Ballymena
Since Allen Shortt and Samantha Allen set up the Derg Dutch Spotted flock it has become a household name across...
Sheep
NSA urges caution over releasing more sea eagles into the wild
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for extra monitoring of the current white-tailed sea eagle population in England before...
N.Ireland
Great Bonanza sale tops at 13,000gns on three occasions
It was standing room only at the ringside in Ballymena Livestock Market for one of the most highly anticipated sales...
Dairy
Global conference on sustainable livestock transformation
Experience shows that the adoption of good practices can make livestock systems truly sustainable according to Qu Dongyu, Director-General of...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir urged to launch NI sheep scheme at ‘Love Lamb Week’
MP Carla Lockhart is urging Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir to attend ‘Love Lamb Week’ to...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor launches new TV ad - ‘With You For 25 Years’
Red Tractor is celebrating 25 years since its launch with a new TV advertisement that spotlights role of Red Tractor...
Sheep
Video: Welsh fire crews rescue sheep stranded for a week on island
This week, firefighters from Brecon Fire Station in Wales responded to a sheep that had been stranded on an island...
Agri-Business
NSA gives cautious welcome to cancellation of extra border checks
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to the UK Government’s announcement earlier this week on the easing of border...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of 21 sheep in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information following the suspected theft of sheep in Co. Tyrone....
Sheep
German sheep farm constantly under high alert for flood warnings
By Chris McCullough Just imagine receiving an urgent flood warning prompting emergency action to quickly round up your sheep to...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch beef and sheep farmer survey deadline approaching
AgriSearch is reminding beef and sheep farmers in Northern Ireland that the closing date to participate in its survey is...
Sheep
Police appeal for information after sheep attacked with crossbow
South Yorkshire police are appealing for information following an attack on two sheep with the use of a crossbow. The...
N.Ireland
CAFRE open day to highlight productivity for sheep enterprises
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Hill Farm Centre at Glenwherry is hosting an open day on...
Beef
Wales eases bluetongue restrictions for autumn sales
The parliament in Wales has decided to ease bluetongue restrictions ahead of the sale of livestock at markets in the...
N.Ireland
NI council launches investigation after five sheep reported killed over 10 days
Derry City and Strabane District Council has launched an investigation into dog attacks on livestock after five sheep were reported...
N.Ireland
Holstein cow with ‘extra ring presence’ carries the day at Clogher Valley Show
NISA Sheep Young Handler of the Year Final proves highlight of the show. The Inter-Breed Dairy Championship at Clogher Valley...
