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With the lambing season approaching for mid-season flocks, it’s time for farmers to start…
With the breeding season wrapped up on sheep farms across the country, attention now turns to the ewe and her lambs. However, at…
Farmers in the south-west have been advised to protect their flocks after almost 200 sheep were reported stolen in Wiltshire over the last…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has kicked off 2020 with the next wave of its ‘Meat with Integrity’ marketing campaign, following its huge success…
Police in Yorkshire are searching for the owners of a flock of 63 sheep suspected to have been stolen. The animals were seized…
The lambing season may be underway on some farms but, for the majority of farmers, their ewes won’t lamb down until January or…
As we edge closer to the lambing season, the next job for many farmers across the country will be to scan their ewes.…
In July, AgriLand took an insightful trip with the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Canada. Last year, Ireland was the biggest buyer of exported…
Welsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) – has hailed export figures which show a major boost…
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is reminding all dogs owners, who are visiting the countryside this Christmas, to ensure they have their pet…
A total of 22 new farms have been recruited on the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Hill Ram Scheme. The…
Veterinary experts are warning UK cattle and sheep farmers that rafoxanide is not an appropriate alternative to closantel when treating liver fluke. With…
Police in Scotland have launched an appeal to find the owners of three dogs involved in a worrying incident which left six sheep…
Over the next few weeks, farmers will be looking to house their ewes for the winter period until they lamb down next spring.…
Farmers who choose to outwinter their livestock to reduce housing and feeding costs are being encouraged to monitor their livestock to “ensure that…
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to hold a ewe management post-tupping event next month. The event will…
A ship carrying a total of 14,600 sheep has capsized for an unknown reason in Black Sea just off the coast of Romania. The…
Calls have been made for changes to British labelling in light of a BBC documentary highlighting the lower environmental and welfare standards food…
