Sheep
NFUS warns lamb welfare proposals could harm sheep sector
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has warned that the proposed changes to the rules governing lamb castration and tail docking...
Sheep
N.Ireland
UK sheep sector facing ‘looming animal welfare crisis’ over lack of shearers
The UK’s sheep industry has voiced concerns over a potential sheep shearing “crisis” as around 75 overseas shearers have been...
Sheep
Sheep shearer shortage issue 'has not hit my desk' - Defra chief
The permanent secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Paul Kissack has said that he was...
Sheep
NSA to highlight sheep worrying at Crufts
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will be highlighting the rural issue of sheep worrying to dog owners this week, as...
Dairy
European farmers on high alert amid FMD outbreak in Cyprus
By Chris McCullough European veterinary authorities have confirmed foot and mouth disease (FMD) has taken hold on the island of...
Sheep
‘One-in-a-million’ quintuplet lambs born on Cavan farm
A farm in Cavan is delighting in its extraordinary new additions to its sheep herd. Brian and Mary O’Brien who...
Beef
Australia hit ‘record’ beef production in 2025
Australia has confirmed it had “record” beef production and strong livestock supply in 2025. Australia’s red meat industry has delivered...
N.Ireland
‘Transformative’ new livestock breeding strategy launched in NI
Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) has today (Tuesday, February 17) officially launched a document which sets out its “vision and priorities...
N.Ireland
Dog attacks on livestock cost Northern Irish farmers £150k in 2025
Livestock worth £152,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in Northern Ireland during 2025. That’s according to new...
Beef
‘Nothing can stop spread’ of vector-borne animal diseases from Europe – expert
Bluetongue is the tip of the iceberg in terms of vector-borne animal diseases that are coming in Ireland’s direction. This...
N.Ireland
Vaccinating flock against bluetongue ‘obvious step to take’ – sheep breeder
Leading EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, vaccinated all his breeding ewes and rams against bluetongue in January. The Co Antrim...
Beef
AHDB: Beef and lamb price gap narrows driving shoppers to switch
As the price difference between beef and lamb continues to narrow, shoppers are “beginning to change their buying habits”, according to...
Sheep
Scottish govt rule out lynx reintroduction due to livestock concerns
The Scottish government has recently confirmed that it currently has “no plans to reintroduce lynx or any other large carnivorous...
Environment
Sheep grazing on ‘unimproved moorland’ emit less methane and CO2 – study
Sheep grazing on moorland emit lower levels of both methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) than those grazing improved grasslands, according...
N.Ireland
New suspect case of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
A suspect case of bluetongue is being investigated at a premises near Portavogie, Co. Down. Preliminary results from the Agri-Food...
Beef
Beef and lamb prices to ‘stabilise’ in 2026 – buying manager
Beef and lamb prices are projected to remain steady in 2026 after 12 months of extreme volatility and uncertainty. This...
N.Ireland
Richardsons’ commercial sheep flock for auction at Ballymena
At Ballymena Mart’s sheep sale on Monday evening, January 26, Clive and Joel Richardson are presenting 90 ewes for sale The...
Beef
Lamb labelled 'runaway success' of Christmas 2025
Grocery sales reached a record £13.8 billion for Christmas 2025, with shoppers spending on average £476 at supermarkets during the...