Agri Politics
AHDB secures industry support to increase levy of all 4 sectors
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has secured the support of its industry stakeholders to increase the levy in...
Sheep
N.Ireland
‘Worrying’ number of sheep theft reports in Co. Antrim – PSNI
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information following a “worrying” third report of stolen sheep in...
Other
AHDB announces January launch date for 'Let's Eat Balanced' campaign
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has today (Monday, December 11) announced a January launch for its new ‘Let’s...
Sheep
2024 Llandovery Sheep Festival to be 'bigger and better'
Organisers of the Llandovery Sheep Festival have said that next year’s will be “bigger and better” than the 2023 event....
Sheep
NSA warns sheep farmers to remain vigilant after first case of bluetongue in sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a warning to sheep farmers after the first case of bluetongue in sheep...
Agri-Business
GB animal feed production hits 7-year low
The latest figures from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have revealed total Great British animal feed produce to...
Agri-Business
NSA asks for live animal export ban to not affect breeding livestock exports
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging the government not to allow new legislation banning live export of livestock for...
Sheep
Kent sheep owners urged to be alert amid 'unexplained sheep deaths'
Kent Police’s rural task force has issued a warning to sheep owners in the Sevenoaks area after a number of “unexplained sheep...
Sheep
Scotch Lamb goes global for St. Andrew's Day
The Middle East could prove a lucrative new market for Scottish sheep producers, with First Minister Humza Yousaf among the...
N.Ireland
Managing 650 breeding ewes on the Shetland Islands
Farming on the Shetland Islands is undoubtedly a challenge, but for one farmer it is a challenge he has successfully...
N.Ireland
PSNI appeals for info after ‘substantial number of sheep’ stolen in Coleraine
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information after a “substantial number of sheep” were stolen from...
Sheep
Mole Valley Farmers, AHDB and Elanco to collaborate on sheep post-mortem event
Mole Valley Farmers, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Elanco are set to jointly host an event focused...
Sheep
NSA lambing list opens for forthcoming lambing season
The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) ‘lambing list’ has opened, aiming to provide solutions for sheep farmers seeking extra help at...
Sheep
Lameness within a sheep flock – total eradication of the problem not feasible
Flock owners have been advised that securing a zero-incidence level of lameness within a sheep flock is almost impossible. This...
Sheep
Police appeal for info after two instances of sheep worrying in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information after two instances of sheep worrying in Bowerchalke. The incidences occurred...
Rural Life
Livestock theft: 35 sheep stolen in Powys
Dyfed-Powys Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information in relation to the theft of 35 sheep from the Old...
Beef
Staffordshire butcher has 'tough job' judging English Winter Fair carcass competitions
Paul Sargeant, a farmer and butcher from Gayton, Staffordshire, judged the carcass and joint competitions at this year’s English Winter...
Sheep
NSA Next Generation Ambassador programme now accepting applications
Applications are now open for the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Next Generation Ambassador programme. The programme gives young sheep farming...
