N.Ireland
Farmers to be on ‘high alert’ for worms in lambs
Farmers “must” be on high alert for worms in their lambs according to animal health company, Zoetis. The alert comes...
Sheep
Dairy
‘Unsung heroes’ who created animal vaccine to be recognised
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) Presidents’ Initiative is showcasing a case study on an animal vaccine...
Sheep
NSA supports proposed AHDB levy increase
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it supports the proposal for an increase to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Beef
Discussions over increasing AHDB levy rates begin
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) four sector councils have begun discussions over increasing levy rates to address the...
Beef
Menu changes would boost red meat sales in restaurants - AHDB
Descriptive and informative menus may encourage diners in the out-of-home market to select meat-based dishes. This is according to research...
N.Ireland
Lurgan Show: Texel shearling ewe takes inter-breed prize
The north Antrim man who judged the sheep inter-breed championship class at this year’s Lurgan Show believes the Irish sheep...
N.Ireland
Plans for ‘Sheep Northern Ireland’ event unveiled
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has confirmed that plans are well advanced for its 2023 ‘Sheep Northern Ireland’ event. It...
Rural Life
28 sheep killed in separate Herefordshire dog attacks
West Mercia Police has appealed for information following separate dog attacks that resulted in the deaths of 28 sheep in...
Arable
HCC sponsors school lessons on local food production
An educational event on the County Showground in Haverfordwest this month will aim to teach school children from across Pembrokeshire...
Sheep
'Pandemic puppies' linked to increase in cases of sheep worrying
An increase in dog ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic could be to blame for a spike in incidents of sheep...
Beef
Shoppers want meat and meat-free products displayed separately
New research suggests shoppers would prefer meat-free products to be displayed in a different place to meat products in shops....
Agri-Business
Police in southwest England highlight rise in livestock worrying incidents
Livestock worrying incidents have increased in Devon and Cornwall throughout the month of May, according to Devon & Cornwall Police....
Dairy
Fewer dairy cattle and sheep registered in NZ
There are fewer dairy cattle, sheep, and deer in New Zealand’s (NZ) paddocks, according to the final results of the...
Agri-Business
Young sheep farmers given the chance to win 'top class genetics'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is offering UK young sheep farmers the chance to “progress their flocks” with another opportunity...
Agri-Business
'Disappointing' prices for British Wool members
British Wool has confirmed the prices being paid to members for last year’s wool clip, with its chief executive admitting...
Agri-Business
Easter 2023 sees sales of lamb joints rise by over 25%
Volume sales of lamb roasting joints in the two weeks leading up to Easter this year rose by 25.5% compared...
Agri-Business
67% of farmers lack confidence in the future of food production - survey
Over two-thirds (67%) of British farmers are not confident about the future of British food production, according to a new...
Agri-Business
Video: See inside a traditional wet market in Shanghai
A traditional food wet market is a marketplace in China that sells fresh foods such as meat, fish, fruit and...
