Agri-Business
New Zealand beef and lamb outlook ‘positive’, but risk of headwinds
Prices for New Zealand red meat are currently ar record levels and are forecast to stay strong in the coming...
Sheep
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...
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...
Beef
UK vet practice sounds warning after livestock hemlock poisoning
A veterinary practice based in south west England has sounded a warning to farmers on the possibility of livestock poisoning...
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
Extra border checks on live animal imports to UK cancelled
In a win for traders, the UK government is suspending the introduction of extra border checks on live animal imports...
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...
Beef
Dawn Meats seeks majority share of NZ’s largest lamb processor
Dawn Meats has announced this morning (Tuesday, August 12) that it has been selected by the board of Alliance Group...
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...
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
Double champion tops Ballymena export sale at 6,500gns
A ram lamb took the top price of 6,500gns at a sale in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, on Friday, July 25....
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
Genomics ‘can deliver positive change’ for sheep sector – specialist
Genomic information can have a variety of potential uses for sheep breeders. Senior Signet Breeding specialist, Laura Eyles, has highlighted...
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...
N.Ireland
Prospects for sheep trade ‘very strong at the moment’ – breeder
The fall-off in lamb numbers and growing consumer awareness of the costs required to produce high quality meat will drive...
N.Ireland
Elite Texel hogget secures Antrim Show’s sheep inter-breed title
The sheep inter-breed championship at Antrim Show 2025 was won by Alastair Gault, from Ballyclare in Co. Antrim with an...
Sheep
What is in Australia’s new five-year sheep strategic plan?
Australia’s Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has unveiled its 2025 – 2030 strategic plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian...
