Sheep
EasyCare sheep farmer ‘positive’ about future lamb prices
Well-known EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, has expressed a strong degree of confidence in the future of lamb prices. He...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Badger Face Texels make an impression at Balmoral 2024
Badger Face Texel, the latest breed member of the Texel family, classes drew large crowds at this year’s Balmoral Show....
Sheep
Start faecal egg counts on February/March-born lambs now - SCOPS
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is urging farmers to start faecal egg counts (FECs) on February...
N.Ireland
Blowfly strike warning for farmers in Northern Ireland
Sheep farmers are being warned to act now and take preventative measures, as blowfly strike warnings are being sent to...
Sheep
Australian live sheep exports by sea to be phased out by 2028
The export of live sheep by sea from Australia will end on in 2028, the Australian government has announced. A...
Sheep
Take regular faecal egg count tests to avoid 'unnecessary losses' - Zoetis
Zoetis is warning all farmers to take regular faecal egg count tests to help prevent unnecessary losses, as data shows...
Sheep
Nerys Wright joins NSA as eastern regional manager
Nerys Wright has joined the National Sheep Association (NSA) as the regional manager of its eastern region. Wright takes on...
Rural Life
Dorset: Dog owner fined £300 after lamb is killed by dog
A dog owner has been ordered to pay a farmer £300 after their dog killed a lamb during a sheep...
Sheep
SUSSS applicants to receive share of £6.6m from today
More than 1,000 Scottish sheep farming businesses will receive their share of around £6.6 million from today (Friday, May 10)...
Sheep
NSA warns farmers as bluetongue cases set to increase
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for increased vigilance amongst the nation’s sheep farmers to protect their flocks, after...
N.Ireland
Focus: Good breeding in couple’s sheep dairy flock in Greece
By Chris McCullough An ambitious young couple milking 350 sheep in Greece have future plans not only to expand the...
Rural Life
North Wales: 10 Bluefaced Leicester ewes stolen from Denbigh
10 Bluefaced Leicester ewes were stolen from a location in the Green, Denbigh, the North Wales Police rural crime team...
Agri-Business
Focus: From beef and sheep to dairy and hens in Antrim
The owners of an upland farm in Co. Antrim have purchased additional land and invested significantly in diversification and automation...
Agri-Business
New stand for ABP to showcase NI beef and lamb at Balmoral
The agri-food business, ABP, is getting ready for the 2024 Balmoral Show with a new-look stand to showcase the partnerships...
Agri-Business
Cattle prices supported by 'robust interest' for BBQ items - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said cattle prices are being supported by “robust interest” for barbecue-related items...
Beef
NZ/EU FTA 'unlikely' to pose threat to UK agri exports - AHDB
The New Zealand/EU free trade agreement (FTA) is “unlikely to pose a threat” to UK exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Rural Life
Derbyshire dog attack leaves farmer with £2k in damages
A dog attack in Buxton, Derbyshire, has left a farmer with almost £2,000 in damages, Derbyshire rural crime team has...
Sheep
'Textravaganza' National Texel Show to take place in July
The Texel Sheep Society has said a key part of its 50th anniversary celebrations this year will be the Textravaganza...
