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Agricultural experts have warned that the Government’s commitment to higher animal welfare in farming…
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged sheep farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after the disease was picked up and dealt with…
National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for council officials to make better use of Dog Control Notices (DCNs). The union said the…
Two farmer representatives from England and one from Wales are sought for SHAWG, a sheep industry group, to help shape the focus of the…
Next month’s iTexel conference will take place at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, on Saturday, November 17. The event aims to give farmers,…
The effective control of Liver Fluke in sheep will be the focus of the next Lochaber Monitor Farm meeting on Thursday, November 1.…
Long-term cold storage and guaranteed public procurement for lamb will be essential for British sheep farmers to survive a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, the National…
The Ulster Wool depot team grades tonnes of wool on a daily basis, ensuring farmers across Northern Ireland realise the true market value…
A selective trade peaked at 2,800gns at the Scottish Texel Breeders’ Club show and sale at Lanark. Making that money was the champion,…
Three new members, including a butcher, a female farmer and a pig marketing boss, have been appointed to the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) board.…
Lancashire sheep farmer Thomas Binns has been announced that he will judge the Mule ewe lamb class at Borderway Agri-Expo, on Friday, November…
Ensuring high fertility levels in suckler cows and selection of breeding rams are two of the subjects which will be covered at the…
Future Welsh Government policy must ensure the continued supply of a critical mass of top-quality PGI Welsh Beef and Lamb, according to NFU…
Borders farmer Hamish Dykes is set to make an appearance in the new Scotch Lamb TV advert which will be launched by Quality…
A series of workshops to help sheep farmers reduce the impact of this year’s challenging weather conditions on the 2019 lamb crop are set…
The potential to increase profitability by meeting processors’ carcase specification requirements will be the focus of the next Borders monitor farm meeting. The…
One of British Wool’s key figures has announced his retirement after more than 20 years as a shearing instructor at the organisation. A…
Around 30 sheep carcasses have been found illegally dumped at a reservoir in Cornwall on land managed by South West Water. South West Water…
